Riley Photo Gaffe: Unintentional...Or Planned?

Bunny Chambers, Oklahoma's immediate past Republican National Committeewoman, longtime Republican activist and leader in the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, today thanked Democrat State Senator Nancy Riley for promoting a Republican Women's organization in her campaign materials by using a photo showing her wearing a GOP brooch.

It's unclear whether that's a Riley photographic gaffe or an intentional act designed to deceive GOP voters.

"I'd like to think it's gracious of Nancy to use a photo of her wearing her Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women's (OFRW) First Ladies brooch along side her Senate member pin on her campaign materials," said Mrs. Chambers, "but I'm not confident her motives are pure."

Riley, a Democrat, has used a photo of her wearing her OFRW First Ladies cameo brooch on several direct mail pieces and on her website over the past several months. Republican women are suspicious of her motives, perhaps trying to send messages to female Republican voters in her district that she's still "one of them," but Chambers and others in her organization aren't fooled.

"We appreciate her efforts to promote our organization and our cause," Chambers continued, "but the truth is, Nancy Riley ceased being a member in good standing of our organization over two years ago when she switched to the Democrat Party after finishing third in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor.

"And sadly, her voting record reflects her change in allegiance," Mrs. Chambers continued. "We don't want any Republican women in Senate District 37 to be confused.

"She may be using an old photograph of her days as a Republican woman, but Nancy Riley is decidedly not a Republican anymore, and I along with Republican women around the state of Oklahoma heartily endorse Dan Newberry for Senate in District 37," Chambers proclaimed.

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Activist Urges Big Kern Turnout On Wednesday

Conservative activist Bunny Chambers (pictured), leader of the Oklahoma Eagle Forum, said today that "The Rally for Sally and Christian Free Speech" will be at the State Capitol in the First Floor Rotunda on Wednesday at noon and she urged attendees to begin arriving at 11:15 A.M. "as there are delays at the security checkpoints when large numbers of people come to the Capitol."

The rally is being held as a counter-point to criticism of Rep. Sally Kern following her remarks critical of the homosexual lifestyle.

"The program will only take about 30 minutes then you can drop off cards to Rep. Kern's office, Speaker Chris Benge's office and Governor Henry's office," Chambers said.

"Please plan on attending and bring your Sunday School class, co-workers and friends with you. Please encourage your entire congregation to join you in attendance. Also, call and encourage your own State Representative (1-800-522-8502) and State Senator (1-405-524-0126) and encourage them to attend. Call Governor Henry's office and ask him to attend.

"In 2004, the people of Oklahoma overwhelmingly (76%-24%) spoke out in support of Traditional Family Values by approving the definition of marriage as being between ONE MAN and ONE WOMAN. Now those values are under attack again by those desiring to devalue marriage and devalue the Word of God. Anyone who dares to speak out in favor of Biblical Values and traditional marriage is accused of 'hate speech' and intimidated into silence.

"Let's pack the Capitol with thousands of people to Stand with Sally and Stand for the Traditional Family."

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Bunny Chambers Endorses Mitt Romney

Oklahoma Republican National Committeewoman Bunny Chambers has announced
her endorsement of Mitt Romney.

Chambers, a longtime conservative activist, has years of experience working in Oklahoma politics.

"From the grassroots level to the leadership of the Republican Party, Committeewoman Chambers has
been a strong Republican leader over much of the last three decades. Her knowledge of Oklahoma politics will be critical as we approach the primary on February 5th. I look forward to working with her in the months ahead as we advance our campaign to change Washington," said Romney.

Chambers added, "Governor Romney has had an impressive career of bringing change to troubled institutions. That is leadership we need in Washington today. The people of Oklahoma want a leader who will bring change and that leader is Governor Romney. I am proud to support his candidacy and encourage all my fellow Republicans in Oklahoma to cast their vote for Governor Romney."

Chambers Has Served As Oklahoma's Republican National Committeewoman Since 1996.
She currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Republican State Committee of Oklahoma.
She has also held numerous positions on the grassroots level in her precinct and House District.
Chambers has been a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1988, 1996, 2000 and 2004.

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