Former Speaker NOT a Candidate!

Former House Speaker Todd Hiett says he's not a candidate for anything.
Hiett told the Tulsa World that while he has a campaign account open for the 2010 lieutenant governor's race, he is not running.
The Kellyville Republican said he had considered the race but decided against a campaign.
He is supporting Senator Todd Lamb of Edmond, who has yet to officially announce his candidacy.

Hiett said he is still active in the state Republican Party and wants to be a person who helps politicians, not be a politician himself.

-posted McCarville

Don't Tell Me it Can't Be Done!

"America has been here before."

1964, 1977 and 1993 - in each of these years, Republicans were gleefully pronounced dead by the news media. But in each case, they came back.
"On Inauguration Day 1977, Carter's Popularity Was Higher Than Obama's."
1964 was followed by 1965, in which Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California.
Two years later we began a 40-year period in which no overt liberal won the presidency.

"In 1977, Jimmy Carter's popularity on inauguration day was higher than Barack Obama's." But in 1980, Ronald Reagan won a decisive victory and changed the course of America.
"In 1993, they said Bill Clinton was creating a new, stronger Democratic Party."
In 1994, the Democratic Party suffered its worst defeat in 40 years.

"So don't tell me it can't be done."

-Newt Gingrich, Human Events; 6/17/09

4th District Elects new Budget Board member.

Good crowd for the 4th District Meeting in Chickasha this past Thursday evening. 4th District Chair Steve Fair ran a great meeting, topping the agenda was election of a state budget board member. Bill Williams of Comanche County who has served the past two terms did not seek re-election.
Casey Killblane of Murray County ran unopposed & will now represent the 4th district on the board. (pix at right).Casey has served on the board in the past as an appointed member. She will do a great job for the 4th district. Casey is daughter of long time GOP activists Skip & Sue Healey who were also in attendance.

State GOP Chair Gary Jones spoke on upcoming elections/candidates and two important workshops scheduled for State Committee meeting on July 11 - candidate training and a hands-on Voter Vault seminar.
Bobby Cleveland, chairman of Norman GOP, gave an interesting and informative (sometimes humorous), power-point presentation on 'Why I am a Republican'.
Pam Pollard of OKC announced that she is the new Director of Coalitions for Cong. Mary Fallins campaign for Governor.
Comanche County was represented by District Committee Man Kyle Heying.

Several counties announced they are setting up web sites or blogs for their county organizations and CCRP will link to those who send us their information and vice versa. Currently linked - Pontotoc GOP. Also on the CCRP blog...... links to 2010 candidate sites as those become available.

From Cleveland Cnty:
Come hear former Congressman J.C. Watts Monday, June 15 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. This fund raiser will honor the OFRW (Women's Clubs) of Cleveland County. The Women's Clubs work diligently helping candidates. This is our chance to say thank you. All of the proceeds from this event go directly to support the Cleveland County Republican Party.
Cost : $25 advance or $30 at the door.
Starts: Dinner at 6:00 PMDress: Business attireDate: June 15thLocation: Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 East Robinson, Norman.
Tickets: www.clevelandcountygop.com or contact Melinda Daugherty (405) 691-3701; Louis Hemphill (405) 802-2000; Bob Cleveland (405) 517-5990; Tessa Breder (405) 226-1249.

On the Campaign Trail:
On Friday June 5, Rep. Colby Schwartz of Yukon, confirmed that he is running for Lt. Governor. “After a lot of thought, prayer, consideration, my family and I feel it is time for me to take my service from the statehouse to all the citizens of Oklahoma."Schwartz, 35, was flanked by his wife, Brenda, and 4-year-old son, Campbell, 4, in making the announcement at the Oklahoma Republican Party headquarters. His daughter, Harper, 1, also attended the event.Schwartz also made his announcement in Yukon and Tulsa.

On Thursday June 4, Sen. Todd Lamb of Edmond announced that former Senator Don Nickles and Sandridge Energy CEO Tom Ward will serve as co-chairmen for the Todd Lamb for Lt. Governor Campaign even though Lamb has yet to officially announce he's a candidate.

Rep. John Wright of Broken Arrow also is a candidate for the GOP nomination.

I'm sure many noticed the passing on June 3 of Col (rtr) Joseph L. Strelecki, 88, of Lawton. Joe was a long time GOP activist. Wrote great letters to the Editor from time to time and was active in local GOP meetings and events until health issues curtailed him. So sorry to lose Joe.

CCRP Executive Board, Thursday June 25, 5:00pm, Ed Petersens office.

For information on the CCRP or events/meetings, contact CCRP Chair Ed Petersen (580) 355-7100.

YOU are the PARTY!

Coburn Seeks Re-election - last time!

US Senator Tom Coburn announced on Monday that he will seek re-election.
The one-term senator and former congressman surprised few with his announcement. While there had been speculation he would not run again, but most insiders believed he would seek a second term. Coburn also announced this would be his last run!

Oklahoma and our Nation need 'Dr. No!'.