On Thursday November 10th, the Stephens County Republican Party will stage a mock debate featuring local Republicans portraying eight GOP presidential candidates. Those eight brave souls have volunteered to research their candidate’s position on the issues and formulate answers as the candidate would. “This is not just for entertainment value,” Steve Fair, the Stephens County GOP Chairman said. “It is to educate local Republicans on those running.”
The ‘candidates’ seem to be up for the task. “I’m going to be Governor Rick Perry,” Wayne Watts says. “I plan to wear my cowboy boots and be as much of a Texan as a native Okie can be,” Wayne said. Congressman Ron Paul will be portrayed by Gil Jackson, a long time GOP volunteer. “I’ve got this,” Jackson says. “This will be fun and I can’t wait.”
The candidates will be asked probing questions by a three person panel who are also portraying members of the national media. “I would encourage anyone interested to join us, regardless of Party affiliation,” Fair says.
The debate will be held at the Red River Technology Center in Duncan in the Seminar Room beginning at 7:00pm. There is no admission charge and the public is invited.
If you have questions, contact Fair at 580.252.6284 or email him at okgop@aol.com
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Rep. TW Shannon of Lawton - elected Speaker-Designate
Rep. T.W. Shannon has been elected House Speaker-designate for the 54th Oklahoma Legislature.
His elected is historic; he is the first black elected to the top position. He also is the first black to represent a southern Oklahoma district.
The House Republican Caucus elected Shannon, R-Lawton/Comanche County, as Speaker-designate during a caucus meeting Monday morning at the Capitol.
Should Republicans maintain their majority in the House following next year’s election cycle, Shannon will be next in line to serve as Speaker of the House beginning in November 2012, when current House Speaker Kris Steele leaves office due to term limits.
“The House will be in good hands under Representative Shannon’s leadership,” said Steele, R-Shawnee. “T.W. is a dynamic and capable leader who will continue to work hard for the state of Oklahoma. I look forward to begin working with him to ensure a smooth leadership transition next year.”
Shannon and Reps. Jeff Hickman, R-Fairview, and Mike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City, were the candidates for Speaker-designate.
“The three candidates who made themselves available to fill this position are fine public servants and are to be commended for their enthusiastic desire to be leaders in Oklahoma’s effort to grow as a state,” Steele said.
Shannon, 33, said he looks forward to working with Steele and the rest of the House in the coming months.
“I was extremely humbled by the support shown by my colleagues today,” Shannon said. “I am excited and ready to stand behind Speaker Steele to help grow our majority in the coming election and assist in advancing a conservative agenda that will make Oklahoma a destination to live, work and raise a family.”
Shannon, an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, is a sixth generation Oklahoman and third generation Lawtonian. He has served in the Legislature since 2006, representing House District 62. Shannon previously served as a congressional staffer for U.S. Reps. J.C. Watts and Tom Cole.
Shannon and his wife, Devon, also a Lawton native, are the parents of a daughter, Audrey Grace, and a son, Tahrohon Wayne II.
Shannon holds a bachelor of arts in communications from Cameron University and a juris doctorate from Oklahoma City University.
News item courtesy McCarville
His elected is historic; he is the first black elected to the top position. He also is the first black to represent a southern Oklahoma district.
The House Republican Caucus elected Shannon, R-Lawton/Comanche County, as Speaker-designate during a caucus meeting Monday morning at the Capitol.
Should Republicans maintain their majority in the House following next year’s election cycle, Shannon will be next in line to serve as Speaker of the House beginning in November 2012, when current House Speaker Kris Steele leaves office due to term limits.
“The House will be in good hands under Representative Shannon’s leadership,” said Steele, R-Shawnee. “T.W. is a dynamic and capable leader who will continue to work hard for the state of Oklahoma. I look forward to begin working with him to ensure a smooth leadership transition next year.”
Shannon and Reps. Jeff Hickman, R-Fairview, and Mike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City, were the candidates for Speaker-designate.
“The three candidates who made themselves available to fill this position are fine public servants and are to be commended for their enthusiastic desire to be leaders in Oklahoma’s effort to grow as a state,” Steele said.
Shannon, 33, said he looks forward to working with Steele and the rest of the House in the coming months.
“I was extremely humbled by the support shown by my colleagues today,” Shannon said. “I am excited and ready to stand behind Speaker Steele to help grow our majority in the coming election and assist in advancing a conservative agenda that will make Oklahoma a destination to live, work and raise a family.”
Shannon, an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, is a sixth generation Oklahoman and third generation Lawtonian. He has served in the Legislature since 2006, representing House District 62. Shannon previously served as a congressional staffer for U.S. Reps. J.C. Watts and Tom Cole.
Shannon and his wife, Devon, also a Lawton native, are the parents of a daughter, Audrey Grace, and a son, Tahrohon Wayne II.
Shannon holds a bachelor of arts in communications from Cameron University and a juris doctorate from Oklahoma City University.
News item courtesy McCarville
Saturday, October 15, 2011
CHANGES in Election Laws and dates!
2012
Re-districting has made numerous changes on the political landscape in Oklahoma, resulting in many changes in boundaries, districts, precincts. Voters and potential candidates for office need to read and be clear on those and other changes made in election – voting – dates -filing laws in Oklahoma.
The county election boards will have all new changes, data, maps, by January 1.
Filing for 2012 will be April 11-12-13. A Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. A departure from the long time M-W.
The Primary will be June 26; a run-off (if needed) will be August 28; the General Election will be November 6. (Presidential election year).
The deadline to change party affiliation or place of residency - IF you plan to run for office - closed on October 11. Those changes have to be made a minimum of 6 months BEFORE filing to run for office.
Other changes to current registration or for NEW voters to register, fluctuates with election dates. If you need to register or make any changes, the sooner the better.
A photo ID will now be required each and every time you vote! Don’t forget it!
Check your local Election Board for additional information. In Comanche County – (580) 353-1880.
Re-districting has made numerous changes on the political landscape in Oklahoma, resulting in many changes in boundaries, districts, precincts. Voters and potential candidates for office need to read and be clear on those and other changes made in election – voting – dates -filing laws in Oklahoma.
The county election boards will have all new changes, data, maps, by January 1.
Filing for 2012 will be April 11-12-13. A Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. A departure from the long time M-W.
The Primary will be June 26; a run-off (if needed) will be August 28; the General Election will be November 6. (Presidential election year).
The deadline to change party affiliation or place of residency - IF you plan to run for office - closed on October 11. Those changes have to be made a minimum of 6 months BEFORE filing to run for office.
Other changes to current registration or for NEW voters to register, fluctuates with election dates. If you need to register or make any changes, the sooner the better.
A photo ID will now be required each and every time you vote! Don’t forget it!
Check your local Election Board for additional information. In Comanche County – (580) 353-1880.
Zealously protect and exercise your precious right to vote!
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