Holly Gerard Joins Faught Campaign In 2nd

Rep. George Faught, Republican candidate for Congress in the 2nd District, today announced the appointment of Holly Gerard as his campaign’s Strategic Projects Director.

Gerard recently stepped down as Vice-Chair of the 2nd District GOP in order to support Faught and other candidates directly in the primary.

Gerard is best known for managing the successful 2010 campaign of Josh Brecheen, the first Republican state senator ever to represent his portion of “Little Dixie." In recognition of her work, Gerard received the Oklahoma Republican Party ‘Rising Star’ Award in 2011.

Faught also announced the support of FirstBank CEO David Burrage, who will lead Faught’s comprehensive economic advisory council. This council will be tasked with identifying and prioritizing strategies to revitalize the entire 2nd District’s economy, based on free-market principles.

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Eagle Forum PAC Endorses Faught In 2nd District

From The Eagle Forum PAC ~ Eagle Forum PAC, a conservative public policy organization founded by pro-family leader Phyllis Schlafly, is proud to endorse George Faught in the race to represent Oklahoma’s Second Congressional District.

“George is exactly the kind of leader we need in Washington,” said Schlafly. “He is a tireless defender of life, marriage, fiscal responsibility and national security.”

“As a state legislator, George had a 100% pro-life record.” Schlafly noted. “He also wrote and advocated for legislation to make English Oklahoma’s official language, a measure supported by 87% of Americans.”

“George also led the effort to decline federal money for Oklahoma to lay the groundwork for Obamacare,” Schlafly explained. “Obamacare must be overturned! If someone is willing to turn down money for his state as a state legislator, we know we can count on him to go the distance in Washington and vote for its complete repeal.”

“Now, more than ever, we need Members of Congress who don’t just vote well, but will roll up their sleeves and fight to protect life and marriage and to cut federal spending,” said Schlafly. “We know George Faught will represent and fight for our values. We look forward to working with him in Congress.” 

Eagle Forum PAC supports candidates who are committed to a conservative philosophy of limited government, national sovereignty and traditional values.

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Pettigrew Draws Thompson Endosement In 2nd

Wayne Pettigrew

Second District congressional candidate Wayne Pettigrew drew the endorsement of the 2010 Republican nominee Dr. Charles Thompson today.

“I believe that Wayne Pettigrew has the business and financial experience that we need right now in the United States Congress,”  said Thompson. “If we don’t get a handle on the out of control spending and huge federal deficits, we stand to lose our Republic and Wayne has the best grasp of the reforms that are needed to balance our budget and reign in spending. He will stand up to the liberal big spenders in Congress and help get the country back on track,” Thompson said.

Thompson received 43% of the vote in the general election against Democrat Dan Boren in 2010 despite being outspent by $55,000 to $1.2 million. Many had considered that Thompson would face Boren in a possible re-match in 2012 but Boren announced on June 8th that he would not seek re-election. Thompson himself also decided not to run but instead will focus on his veterinary medical practice that he is expanding to the Grand Lake/Langley area. Thompson is retired from the U.S. Army Reserves and lives in Hulbert near Tahlequah.

“Wayne is the only candidate in the race that has proven conservative legislative experience and a proven business record of actually creating jobs right here in Oklahoma. He has the ability to have an immediate impact in Washington”, Thompson added.

Pettigrew now lives in McAlester; he served in  the Legislature representing Edmond.

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