And Then There Were Two.

Almost anyone who knows anything about Oklahoma politics would have said J.C. Watts would run for governor. This is not true however, according to newsok.com Watts has business obligations which won't allow him to run. "I am deeply honored, humbled and grateful for the confidence they [Oklahoma residents] have shown in me. I’m sorry we won’t fulfill our goals together." Watts stated.

There is little doubt that Watts entering the race would have energized the Republican party. "It’s all about timing,” Oklahoma Republican chairman Gary Jones said. "The timing just wasn’t right.” With Watts decision it appears that there will be two people running. Tom Cole was rumored to be considering running but sources close to Cole say he is focused on serving the people of Oklahoma in the US House of Representatives.

www.newsok.com

At it Again

It is only May of 2009, and already the political wheels are rolling. In the great state of Oklahoma, we have already started our gubernatorial race. We also have many candidates for the US House of Representatives Districts 2, 4, and 5 that I know of.

First, we have the gubernatorial race. On the Republican side there are two declared candidates at this time. Representative Mary Fallin and State Senator Randy Brogdon decided to jump early so as to get a head start on fundrasing. Visit their websites for more info and to volunteer and contribute.

www.randybrogdon.com
www.maryfallin.org

I am supporting Senator Brogdon, but I don't want you to just because of me.

In US HoR district 2, there are at least nine different people interested in running according to the Oklahoma GOP. In district 4 there is incumbent Tom Cole and challenger RJ Harris.
District 5 will be an open seat since Rep. Mary Fallin is running for governor. I expect a lively primary and general election in both the 2nd and 5th districts.

www.tomcoleforcongress.com
www.rjharris2010.com