Norman Transcript Comes To Terrill's Defense

The Norman Transcript has weighed in on the criticism by some of Republican State Rep. Randy Terrill, who endorsed Democrat Lloyd Fields in his successful race against incumbent Republican Labor Commissioner Brenda Reneau.

The Transcript's editorial notes that Terrill's "appointment as chairman of the House Appropriation and Budget Subcommittee on Revenue and Taxation is quite an honor for the second-term legislator who represents parts of north and west Cleveland County. The Moore Republican was called 'one of the hardest working members of the House' by Speaker-elect Lance Cargill, R-Harrah. We agree Mr. Terrill is a tireless worker who is passionate about his causes. So we're disappointed to see some state Republicans launching a campaign to try to keep Mr. Terrill from getting the subcommittee chairmanship because of his support of former state Rep. Lloyd Fields' candidacy for state labor commissioner. Mr.Fields is a Democrat. Mr. Terrill said in a Transcript story published Wednesday that he and Mr. Fields had been personal friends for many years and that relationship pre-dated both his and Mr. Fields' elections. It's the politics of personal destruction taking hold here. That mentality says if you're not with me, we're going to get you. We appreciate that Mr. Terrill's loyalty to a friend superseded party allegiance. It's a sad statement that some are trying to punish that loyalty. We hope the campaign stalls in mid-air."

For background, see our story of Monday, December 4th by clicking on the December Archives line below right. Center left image from Rep. Randy Terrill's website.

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