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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Medford councilors irked by leaks from closed meetings ... Police shootings weigh on Rogue Valley officers ... Wyden pushes for study of gun violence ... Medford councilors irked by leaks from closed meetings ... Police shootings weigh on Rogue Valley officers ... Wyden pushes for study of gun violence ... GEORGE "SONNY" YELLOTT GOP House candidate asked to withdraw over Facebook post Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 19, 2016 at 2:00 AM By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 19, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Social News PORTLAND — Oregon House Republicans are calling on one of their legislative candidates to withdraw from the November election because of an image posted on his Facebook page showing President Barack Obama with a noose around his neck. The Oregonian reports a spokesman for the Republicans called the post "absolutely abhorrent" and said George "Sonny" Yellott should apologize for the image. Yellott is running for House District 48. The post featured an edited photo showing Obama's head on former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in an image from the dictator's 2006 hanging. The photo also showed a hooded figure placing a noose around Obama's neck and the words, "The Making of a National Holiday." Yellott, a member of the Mt. Hood Community College's board of directors, didn't immediately return calls seeking comment. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 19, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501