Democrats Calling Mary Fallin a Hypocrite on Stimulus Funds

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I received a very interesting email forwarded to me this morning. This is a Press Release from the Oklahoma Democrat Party!

Oklahoma Democratic Party For Immediate Release |

Contact: Karina Henderson, (405) 427-3366 | (405) 626-2574 (cell)

Recovery Act is one year old, but GOP hypocrisy and flip-flops are nothing new

Mary Fallin spends stimulus funds and praises programs she voted against

Oklahoma City, OK - While the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has delivered needed funds to Oklahoma’s economy, many of the state's GOP delegation - including Congresswoman Mary Fallin - have taken credit for and praised initiatives they voted against.

"Though Rep. Fallin vehemently opposed the ARRA, she has used it to try to score political points in her district," stated Todd Goodman, chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. "She has said the ARRA was the 'wrong stimulus,' but apparently she thinks that spending that money for earmarks somehow makes things right. "It's incredible how much Washington-style political maneuvering Mary Fallin has picked up in her short time in Congress."

FLIP-FLOP: SPENDING

Fallin voted against the ARRA, which will infuse a total of $2.6 billion into Oklahoma's economy. Over the past year, she has stated that the stimulus is "unlikely to stimulate much beyond more debt" and that it "was not the right answer to stimulate our economy." However, Fallin earmarked $1.3 million for buses in her district and $285,000 to fund a Native American museum. She also asked a Pentagon official to use $8.4 million of the funds to repair National Guard buildings in Oklahoma. "Many times Fallin criticized the stimulus for not creating jobs, but behind closed doors she pushed for money to be spent on projects that would not directly boost employment," Goodman said.

He noted that Fallin, who is running for Governor, "is asking for Oklahomans to trust her to lead our state - but we can't even trust that her actions will match her words."

FLIP-FLOP: JOBS

Goodman added that Fallin even appears confused as to whether or not to say that the stimulus has created jobs. On December 2, 2009, Fallin took part in a GOP press conference and repeatedly demanded, "Where are the jobs?" the ARRA was designed to create. However, only eight days later, she praised Oklahoma officials for their efficiency in "getting the stimulus money out the door and creating jobs" in Oklahoma. [See video at http://maryfailing.com

] "I'm glad that she found the jobs that the stimulus has created because it has made a real difference to Oklahomans who want to get to work," said Goodman.

HYPOCRISY: HELP FOR DISABLED VETERANS

Fallin's website touts that she has "worked to support a variety of initiatives improving veterans' services," including "[t]he economic stimulus package that sent rebate checks to 250,000 disabled veterans." However, Fallin opposed the 2009 economic stimulus package when it came through Congress. That measure, like the one Fallin voted for in 2008, secured additional tax rebate checks for millions of seniors - including struggling disabled veterans. "Apparently voting to help our veterans only once in a while is good enough for Mary Fallin," Goodman noted. "I don't think most Oklahomans would agree with her on that." Overall, Goodman stated that the ARRA has been good for Oklahoma's economy and Oklahoma families. "This has been a year of many great successes for this program, and we're really starting to turn things around nationally," he said. "I just wish that elected officials like Mary Fallin could drop the politics long enough to focus on the bill's positive effects."

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Even the Liberal Democrats who run the Oklahoma Democrat Party can see Mary's obvious hypocrisy, and lack of real leadership!

MARY FALLIN NEEDS TO EITHER BE A CONSERVATIVE AND STAND ON PRINCIPLES, OR BE A TAX AND SPEND LIBERAL, AND OWN UP TO HER TRUE NATURE!

The Democrats are licking their chops for an opportunity to face a Stimulus hypocrite, who "voted against it", and then immediately started working to "get our fair share" of the tainted Federal Bailout Money!

If the Republican Party allows Mary Fallin to win the nomination, we will be looking at another 4 years of a Democrat Governor!

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UPDATE!!!! -- Mary Fallin Campaign Obtaining Your Cell Phone # Through Deception

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**********UPDATE!!!!*********

I had planned to write a blogpost today, detailing the specific campaign violations involved in this incident. However, I have been advised to contact the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, and the Attorney General's office, before going fully public. I am currently awaiting a call back from the Ethics Commission, for the steps needed to file an official complaint, for what they said sounded like a "very deceptive practice".

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I was looking at Mary Fallin's Campaign Tweets, when I came across this one

Text "BECK" to 68683 and you'll be entered 2 win a pair of tickets 2 see Glenn #Beck LIVE in Tulsa. (Standard text messaging rates apply)about 2 hours ago from HootSuite

So, I did, and received this reply

Good luck, and thanks for entering! You've also been added to Fallin 4 Governor mobile club. rply STOP GOMARY 2 optout. stdrd txt rts apply.

I don't have a problem with her campaign having a giveaway, in order to elicit a larger response. I do, however, have a problem with her campaign being sneaky about obtaining my info!

Does anyone else have a problem with this?

Randy Brogdon Wins Tulsa County GOP Straw Poll in a Landslide Over Mary Fallin!

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The results of Saturday's Straw Poll are in, and some very INTERESTING Results, indeed!

Now here is the information many people are waiting for. A straw poll results.

The following question was asked concerning the below listed races:

"If the election were held today, who would you vote for...."

U.S. Congress District 1

John Sullivan 52.9%

Nathan Dahm 26.6

Fran Moghaddam 1.5

Undecided 13.3

Not My District 5.7

Governor

Randy Brodgon 68.4%

Mary Fallin 23.6

Robert Hubbard 0.8

Undecided 7.2

Lt Governor

John Wright 35.7%

Todd Lamb 22.4

Undecided 41.8

Attorney General

Ryan Leonard 25.9%

Clark Jolley 7.6

Undecided 66.5

State Treasurer

Owen Laughlin 18.3%

Ken Miller 15.6

Undecided 66.2

Superintendent of Public Instruction

Janet Barresi 36.9%

Shawn Hime 6.1

Undecided 57.0

Commissioner of Labor

Tad Jones 18.6%

Jason Reese 11.4

Mark Costello 9.5

Mark Mullin 0.4

Undecided 60.1

State Senate District 34

Tim Coager 16.0%

Rick Brinkley 13.3

Undecided 17.1

Not My District 53.6

State Representative District 68

Howard Pidcock 11.4%

Glen Mulready 8.7

Undecided 20.5

Not My District 59.3

State Representative District 75

Dan Kirby 9.1%

Dennis Adkins 3.0

Undecided 20.9

Not My District 66.9

Tulsa Co. Commissioner District 3

Fred Perry 17.9%

Michael Masters 10.6

Undecided 24.3

Not My District 47.1

A full copy of the survey and straw poll will be posted on the Tulsa County Republican Party web site later this week.

Tulsa County Republican Party Candidate Meeting - Recap

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This past Saturday Morning, "plugged-in" Tulsa County Republicans, converged on the Tulsa Technology Center to meet candidates for various offices up for election this year. With candidates ranging from Tulsa School Board hopefuls, to those seeking the GOP nomination for Governor.

It was interesting to note, the different responses each candidate received from the audience, as they were announced. Some well-known candidates, such as US Representative John Sullivan, despite having a fairly large group of volunteers present, received a very luke-warm reception, while some lesser-known candidates, like Nathan Dahm, who is challenging Sullivan for the District 1 nomination, received a VERY enthusiastic response. And, the loudest cheers, and applause, were for the State Senator from Owasso, Randy Brogdon, who is seeking the GOP nomination for Governor. His main opponent, US Representative, Mary Fallin, decided to skip this meeting, for a press event in Midwest City.

What do these disparate responses mean? Well, in my opinion, (for what it's worth), it means that the local Republicans who are most involved in the process this year, are also the same people who are involved with the strongly Conservative Tea Party movement. The Tea Party, as well as, the Glenn Beck inspired, 9-12 Project, have been working hard, over the past year, to educate, and encourage, disenchanted Conservatives, to get involved, again. Apparently, it is working! Each of the candidates who received strong support from the crowd, has a reputation as Strong, Constitutional Conservatives, who oppose the movement of the Republican Party towards the more "moderate middle" of the RNC.

A Straw Poll was also conducted, and I will update with the reults, as soon as they are in!

Comparing the Republican Candidates for Oklahoma Governor

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We have a choice between 2 very different candidates in the Republican Primary for Oklahoma Governor.

Mary Fallin is a Congresswoman and former Lieutenant Governor.

• She has a 63/100 Conservative Rating.

  http://thatsmycongress.com/house/repFallinOK5111.html

  
  

  She repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test.- http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=1699

  
  

  She has NEVER authored or sponsored significant legislation in her entire political career.

  
  
  
  

Randy Brogdon is an Oklahoma State Senator

• Randy has been rated 100 by the Oklahoma Constitution's Conservative Ratings - http://www.oklahomaconstitution.com/conindex.html
• Randy openly, and honestly, answered the Political Courage Test Questions - http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=45983
• Randy has authored or sponsored many important pieces of legislation during his 7 years as State Senator, including:

  Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act (SB 320)
  Withdrawing From NASCO (SB 47)
  The Religious Freedom and Privacy Protection Act of 2009 (SB 289)
  Repeal Unconstitutional Opportunity Fund (SB 328
  Ballot Access (SB 359)
  Drug Testing for TANF Participants (SB 390)
  Eminent Domain Protection (SB 587)
  Sales Tax Elimination (SB 600)
  Budget Reduction in Secretary of State Office (SB 616)
  Restricts Public Trust from Borrowing Money (SB 715)
  Restricts Transitional Living Centers from Housing Sex Offenders Close to Schools and Neighborhoods (SB 796)
  Administrative Procedures Act (SB 817)
  Initiative Petition Reform (SB 852)
  Reclaiming States Rights (SJR 10)
  Rescind Constitutional Convention (SJR 11)
  Term Limits for Statewide Officials (SJR 12)
  Constitutional Amendment to Reform the Initiative Petition Process (SJR 13)
  Restricts Moral Obligation Bonds (SJR 19)
  Taxpayer Bill Of Rights (SJR 22)

Is the Tea Party Losing Steam, or Just Changing Tracks?

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An Article in the Washington Independent, has suggested, somewhat gleefully, that the Tea Parties are starting to lose momentum, and therefore, relevance. The article points toward dwindling attendance, and MSM coverage, as proof that the movement is on it's way out.

I, however, disagree. Yes, attendance has been down, but the speed with which we are able to organize, and set up protests, is increasing, and the direct impact on local politics, is becoming noticeable. Grassroots candidates, who normally would get very little, if any, media attention, are garnering larger polling numbers, earlier. Those who have tied themselves to the Tea Parties, have become the most talked about candidates on local Talk Radio, and local blogs, and small town newspapers. Yes, the MSM, is still trying to ignore them, but it becomes increasingly difficult to do so.

For instance, Oklahoma State Senator Randy Brogdon, who is running a Grassroots campaign for Governor, still isn't getting a lot of MSM attention, but he was the ONLY Gubernatorial candidate represented at the Tulsa County GOP open meeting last week. His main competitor, Mary Fallin, did not have ONE T-shirt, bumper sticker, or sign in sight. Nearly one-third of those in attendance were wearing a Brogdon for Governor T-shirt, and MANY more were wearing Brogdon Stickers on their shirts. The fact is, in the second largest county in Oklahoma, the GOP party leadership candidate, had ZERO support, and the Grassroots, Tea Party associated candidate, had a huge following. These are the kinds of differences the Tea Parties are making.

“I think of the Tea Party Movement as a play in three acts,” said Michael Patrick Leahy, a Nashville activist who has clashed with other Tea Party organizers, but who is speaking at the Dallas event. “Act one was to protest the socialist statism that we don’t believe in. The second act is happening on Saturday when we celebrate the Constitution that we do believe in. The third act will be taking actions to restore limited government.”

No, it's not as glamorous, as having 20,000 people, and Sean Hannity, at the rallies, but it's MUCH more effective. The Tea Parties are being used to ignite the Grassroots, in a wildfire effort to "throw the bums out!", and replace them with strong Constitutional Conservatives, who stand for the values this country was founded on!

Tea Partiers, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness......A gift, a responsibility, and an opportunity"

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