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Illustration provided by Southwest Ledger

Illustration provided by Southwest Ledger

Far-right candidates double-down at Duncan rally

Tim Farley
Thursday, December 23, 2021
DUNCAN – A political rally quickly turned into a spiritual revival when pastor and former Oklahoma lawmaker Dan Fisher pushed the notion that government cannot exist without God and His followers, citing those from the Revolutionary War who operated as patriot preachers. The Dec.
Comanche County Republicans set to meet Oct. 12. Photo Provided.

Comanche County Republicans set to meet Oct. 12. Photo Provided.

Comanche County Republicans set to meet Oct. 12

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Comanche County Republicans will host their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12. at the Fletcher Community Center, 504 Cole in Fletcher. Republicans countywide are encouraged to attend. On the business agenda are discussion and plans for a chili cook-off later this month.
John Bennett , Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman

John Bennett , Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman

State senator comments on GOP chairman’s post

Tim Farley
Thursday, August 19, 2021
State Senator Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, urged voters to ignore the “disgusting” Facebook post written by Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman John Bennett as he compared the COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates to the Holocaust.
Rep. Andy Fugate

Rep. Andy Fugate

GOP legislators challenge federal powers

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican Oklahoma legislators are challenging the federal government’s reach on multiple issues this year. For example, two measures that declare Oklahoma’s sovereignty by asserting rights incorporated into the Tenth Amendment to the U.S.
GOP lawmakers target citizen referendums

GOP lawmakers target citizen referendums

GOP lawmakers target citizen referendums

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican Oklahoma legislators have launched an all-out assault against citizen initiatives, but their counterparts in other states also have introduced measures to nullify the will of the people.
Oklahoma Votes

Oklahoma Votes

Pae secures GOP nomination in landslide victory

KaraLee Langford
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Incumbent Lawton state Representative Daniel Pae swept to landslide victory in Tuesday’s primary election, winning 74% of the votes, against fellow Republican Robert Johns in the House District 62 race. Pae will face Democratic candidate Larry Bush in the November 3 general election.
Vehicles are parked in the driveway at 1212 Mockingbird Lane in Guthrie.

Vehicles are parked in the driveway at 1212 Mockingbird Lane in Guthrie.

Abolitionist cult attempting to take over Oklahoma GOP

Michael Carrier
Thursday, June 18, 2020
OKLAHOMA - A group of Guthrie residents that a number of Republicans, including some elected officials, label a religious cult, is attempting to take control of the Oklahoma GOP by pushing a slate of primary and general election candidates to oust some Republican incumbents in the state Legislature...
Left: Sen. Dave Rader Caucus Chair Right: Sen. Greg McCortney Caucus Vice-Chair

Left: Sen. Dave Rader Caucus Chair Right: Sen. Greg McCortney Caucus Vice-Chair

Senate GOP picks caucus leaders

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Senate Republicans elected Sen. Dave Rader caucus chair and Sen. Greg McCortney caucus vice-chair. “Caucus chair and vice-chair are important leadership roles, and I know Sen. Rader and Sen.
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