OK Cong. TOM COLE Launches PRO-Gun Site.

I want to personally invite you to join me in an exclusive early launch of DefendThe2ndAmendment.com, an online petition to fight back against liberal attempts to implement strict gun control. Because you have been a strong activist, I want you to be our first line of defense!

President Obama's Attorney General, Eric Holder, publicly stated during his confirmation in Congress that he supported re-instating gun bans and will not let the Second Amendment "stand in the way" of achieving Obama administration objectives. Earlier this month Nancy Pelosi stated that gun registration was on her agenda as well. When asked if the Obama White House feared the National Rifle Association, senior advisor David Axelrod bluntly replied, "not at all... we'll monitor the issue, and if there's a consensus, we'll move on it."

All in spite of the Second Amendment's plain meaning, clearly defined over two centuries of civil freedom through common use and explicit court decisions.

The threat to our individual right to bear arms is immediate and real. That's why I've started an online petition demanding President Obama faithfully execute his duty to defend the Constitution and our individual right to bear arms.

Since taking office, President Obama's administration has been quick to blame American gun owners and manufacturers for the violence committed by Mexican drug-runners south of our border. No wonder, when Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel announced the Obama strategy just days after his election: "never let a serious crisis go to waste... it's an opportunity to do things you couldn't do before."

Will you stand with us, demand action, and ensure the Second Amendment doesn't become another "opportunity" for an Obama political victory?
We're building a grassroots campaign to fight back against efforts that would undermine the Second Amendment. And together, we'll send a clear message to Obama, Pelosi, and Attorney General Eric Holder that our constitutional right to bear arms will not be infringed.

Please take just a minute to sign the petition, and forward this message to others interested in securing our Second Amendment rights for all Americans present and future.
Fighting back,

Tom Cole, Member of Congress 4th District, Oklahoma

P.S. Liberal elites and the far-left have wanted strict gun control for years. Now, they have a convenient public crisis and the votes to push European style anti-gun legislation through Congress without repercussion. Will you stand with us and demand action to protect the Second Amendment? Sign the petition at DefendThe2ndAmendment.com!

JONES ~ LaPLANTE to lead State Republicans!

State Republican Party Chairman Gary Jones won re-election today by a margin of almost 4-to-1 over challenger Cheryl Williams, who sought to move up from the vice chairman's seat.

Convention delegates also voted overwhelmingly to keep the party's presidential primary instead of replacing it with a caucus system, Jones said. Senator Tom Coburn urged delegates to oppose the switch to a caucus, saying it will dilute the party's message and result in divisions among Republicans in the state.

TEA TIME ONCE AGAIN IN AMERICA!

Jones ~ LaPlante! The 'Right' Team for the GOP!

The Right Team, Right Now: Jones-LaPlante 2009

I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a good plan, and, cutting off all amusements or other employments that would divert his attention, make the execution of that same plan his sole study and business.

- Benjamin Franklin

Dear Fellow Delegate:

As Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party, I’ve tried to follow these words from Benjamin Franklin. My sole focus has been the betterment of the Republican Party in Oklahoma. And through my team’s undivided attention and our solid plan, we accomplished great things in this state. Let me be crystal clear:

I will defend my professional staff and the plan that we carried out to anyone, anytime, anyplace.

I was Chairman when Republicans took over the State House and the State Senate. I recognize that accomplishing those milestones was a team effort that required good candidates and great execution, but this execution was carried out on my watch. Angie and I want to see Republicans elect a Governor and Lt. Governor in 2010. We want to see Republicans in every statewide office. We want to see counties electing Republicans to county offices. We want to see County Republican organizations become more organized and functioning. While we have made great strides in getting everyone to pull on the same end of the rope at the same time, we can still improve.

During my tenure as State Chairman, I have traveled to every corner of Oklahoma. I have worked to make the Party inclusive and welcoming to anyone who wants to become involved. I have empowered the five District Chairman to provide a more decentralized mechanism for dispensing of information and resources. We are fortunate to have five excellent District Chairs that understand what it takes to win races and to build the grassroots. In spite of what we have accomplished, I still believe there is work to do---that's why I am seeking re-election as Chairman and why I have chosen to run on a ticket with Angie LaPlante.

So again, we would be honored to have your support on April 18th. Sincerely, Gary A. Jones & Angie LaPlante

P.S. Press here for recent “Batesline” endorsement of Jones-LaPlante teamPress here for “RedDirt Report” analysis of the latest chairman’s debate.

Follow the Jones-LaPlante Campaign on Facebook, press here to sign up and then view our list of goals for the Jones-LaPlante team.

Delegates to the Oklahoma Republican Convention on April 18 will VOTE for State Chairman!