Liveblogging the HD26 vote: 2PM today
Carla Axtman
This afternoon at 2PM, the County Commishes from Washington and Clackamas counties will gather at the Wilsonville City Hall to determine who will replace retiring GOP Rep Jerry Krummel.
As I understand it, the law requires that Krummel's replacement be of the same party, so a GOPer will have that seat.
From what I'm hearing, this proceeding is gonna be a barn-burner. Mostly because the GOP has decided to nominate Matt Wingard. As you may or may not know, Wingard pled guilty in 2001 to misdemeanor child abuse.
Live-blogging this may be tricky--I'm still not sure what the wi-fi set up is at the City Hall. Not to mention that publishing pieces on Blue Oregon can be time-consuming under the best of circumstances due to technical stuff. But I'm going to take a whack at it, regardless.
If it doesn't work, I'll document the proceeding and publish it here later today.
If you're in the Wilsonville area around 2PM today and want to watch the proceedings, they take place at Wilsonville City Hall. If you can get there early, it might be a good idea. It could be kinda crazy.
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11:48 a.m.
Aug 19, '08
Several thoughts here:
1) As this is serving out the remainder of a Republican seat, Republicans should be given the benefit of the doubt in terms of their selection.
2) I've heard rumors that the Republicans are trying to game the system. The PCPs of the district are supposed to provide three candidates for this position. But two of the three, despite signing a pledge to serve, have refused to cooperate with the county commissioners, and are otherwise just acting as shills for Wingard. Typical.
3) This is clearly being done to give Wingard the advantage of "incumbency" in a tight election with Jessica Adamson.
4) It really isn't clear that being a Republican incumbent is such an advantage this year. And Jessica is an extremely strong candidate.
5) I have no clue what the Washington County Commissioners will think of this. I do know that, while they're quite a bit less partisan than Multnomah, there still is some inclination. They're divided as follows: 1 partisan GOP, 2 moderate GOP, 1 moderate democrat, 1 partisan Democrat.
It should be interesting. Too bad I have to work.
Aug 19, '08
Have they really sunk so low as to not only nominate a guy who admitted to child abuse, but apparently to fix it to make sure he wins? Talk about a shallow bench...and a total lack of respect for the democratic process.
2:47 p.m.
Aug 19, '08
Hey -- I heard from Carla... no wi-fi in Wilsonville. She's there anyhow, and will be posting after it's over.
Aug 19, '08
Wow! Totally embarrasing for the House Rs.
Just as a recap of their stellar candidates and members:
1)Cage Fighter Matt "the law" Lindland 2)Reverand Doctor Tony Marino 3)No candidates to run against some of the most vulnerable Ds.
And NOW when they realize there is NO way Matt "I beat my kid with a screwdriver" Wingard will win the election -they decide to play dirty and try and get him appointed.
Brillant! I have said it before ...The House Ds are on their way to 40.
Aug 19, '08
Don't forget these additional "star" House Republican candidates:
5) John "the plagiarizer" Nelson 6) Bill "the nepotist" Kennemer 7) Vic "the actionless actor" Gilliam 8) Linda "immigrant basher" Flores
and the list goes on and on....
Can't wait to hear Carla's blogging from Wilsonville.
Aug 19, '08
Don't forget these additional "star" House Republican candidates:
5) John "the plagiarizer" Nelson 6) Bill "the nepotist" Kennemer 7) Vic "the actionless actor" Gilliam 8) Linda "immigrant basher" Flores
and the list goes on and on....
Can't wait to hear Carla's blogging from Wilsonville.
Aug 19, '08
The House Ds are on their way to 40. This is going to be great, we can finaly fund all State Programs and School's.
3:55 p.m.
Aug 19, '08
Rumor is Wingard was appointed.
Aug 19, '08
...and this appointment only happened because commissioners Bill Kennemer and Andy Duyck voted for Wingard. These House Republican candidates actually voted to appoint a child abuser to the House right in the middle of their own tough election campaign!
Wow. They must be tone deaf.
Kennemer and Duyck are definitely going down now.
Aug 19, '08