Buchanan Makes It Official
Jerry Buchanan, Tulsa County GOP Chairman, today announced his candidacy for Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman.
“I’m looking forward to bringing innovation, reform, and a renewed focus on the basics to our party,” Buchanan said. “I look at Republican defeats in 2006 and don’t believe that it’s our principles or values that are outdated. I believe it’s our state party that needs to be brought into the 21st century. We must concentrate our efforts on improving grassroots outreach, strengthening fundraising, and investing in improved communications efforts. We must be results-oriented and set specific timelines for the completion of our initiatives. We must adapt to new technology and be more responsible to our base.”
Buchanan's annoncement said that while he was chairman of the Tulsa County Republicans, the number of new Precinct Chairmen and Chairwomen increased 20% and there was a 12% increase in precincts represented, the most significant growth in 20 years.
“The success we’ve experienced in Tulsa is a result of teamwork, not just my efforts. It’s from the tireless work of engaged activists. When it would have been easier for us to give up and go home, we pulled together to call neighbors, knock doors, spread our message, and mobilize voters. I look forward to working with Republicans across Oklahoma to recreate the successes we’ve had in Tulsa on a statewide scale.”
As the first step in building improved lines of communication, Buchanan also announced he will embark on a statewide listening tour to hear first-hand from Republican activists about their vision for the future of the party.
Visitors to his campaign website at www.BuchananForChair.org will be able to see where he has travelled and join his movement for change within the Oklahoma Republican Party.
Incumbent Chairman Tom Daxon has not yet announced whether he'll seek reelection.
“I’m looking forward to bringing innovation, reform, and a renewed focus on the basics to our party,” Buchanan said. “I look at Republican defeats in 2006 and don’t believe that it’s our principles or values that are outdated. I believe it’s our state party that needs to be brought into the 21st century. We must concentrate our efforts on improving grassroots outreach, strengthening fundraising, and investing in improved communications efforts. We must be results-oriented and set specific timelines for the completion of our initiatives. We must adapt to new technology and be more responsible to our base.”
Buchanan's annoncement said that while he was chairman of the Tulsa County Republicans, the number of new Precinct Chairmen and Chairwomen increased 20% and there was a 12% increase in precincts represented, the most significant growth in 20 years.
“The success we’ve experienced in Tulsa is a result of teamwork, not just my efforts. It’s from the tireless work of engaged activists. When it would have been easier for us to give up and go home, we pulled together to call neighbors, knock doors, spread our message, and mobilize voters. I look forward to working with Republicans across Oklahoma to recreate the successes we’ve had in Tulsa on a statewide scale.”
As the first step in building improved lines of communication, Buchanan also announced he will embark on a statewide listening tour to hear first-hand from Republican activists about their vision for the future of the party.
Visitors to his campaign website at www.BuchananForChair.org will be able to see where he has travelled and join his movement for change within the Oklahoma Republican Party.
Incumbent Chairman Tom Daxon has not yet announced whether he'll seek reelection.
Labels: Jerry Buchanan, Oklahoma Republican Party, Tom Daxon
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