T.W. Shannon in Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites
On Abortion:
Reliably supported pro-life legislation
Shannon has reliably supported pro-life legislation.
He has participated in the Pro-Family Legislators Conference, sponsored by historian David Barton's WallBuilders organization.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, www.twshannon.com, "Meet T.W."
Jan 29, 2014
On Principles & Values:
Serves as Sunday School teacher in his childhood church
T.W. Shannon learned the values of faith, family, hard work, and personal responsibility in the pews of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Lawton, Okla.
He still serves there today as a Sunday School teacher.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, www.twshannon.com, "Meet T.W."
Jan 29, 2014
On Principles & Values:
Married to his college sweetheart, for 12 years
T.W has been married to his college sweetheart,
Devon, for 12 years and they have two children, Audrey Grace and T.W. II. At a young age fresh out of college, T.W. served as the chief administrative officer for the Chickasaw Nation, one of the most prosperous Native American tribes in the country.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, www.twshannon.com, "Meet T.W."
Jan 29, 2014
On Principles & Values:
Oklahoma's youngest and first African American House speaker
A champion for limited government, T.W. first was elected to the state House of Representatives in 2006 from his hometown of Lawton.
Chosen by his Republican House colleagues, T.W. became Oklahoma's youngest and first African American House speaker. He is an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, www.twshannon.com, "Meet T.W."
Jan 29, 2014
On Tax Reform:
Led the way to lower income tax rates
T.W. has worked hard to shrink the size of state government and reduce the state's debt. He led the way to lower income tax rates so people could keep more of what they earn. He insisted that the state sell its underutilized assets.
He authored the monumental workers compensation reform which saves businesses millions of dollars. He also authored welfare reform which adds work requirements for healthy food stamp recipients.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, www.twshannon.com, "Meet T.W."
Jan 29, 2014
On Welfare & Poverty:
Break cycle of generational poverty & government dependency
When T.W. became speaker of the House in Oklahoma, he wanted to help people break the devastating life
consequence of government dependency and move toward self-reliance. He understands that is the key to restoring dignity to individuals and breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, www.twshannon.com, "Meet T.W."
Jan 29, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Martin Luther King's dream was never about dependency
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's March on Washington, I've been asked to speak in our nation's Capitol today by the Republican National Committee. I'm getting ready to go on stage, so please pray for me.
I've been asked repeatedly by folks why I am a Republican. It's because Dr. Martin Luther King's dream was never about dependency, it was about equality, opportunity and faith. Dependency robs all people, regardless of race, of their freedom and dignity.
It's because I still believe in the value of life, and in the beauty of liberty. Having been raised by a Mom and a Dad in the same home in Lawton, Oklahoma, I also believe strong families will rebuild our nation.
While these values should not be partisan, they are what compelled me to become a Republican.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, www.twshannon.com, "50 years"
Aug 26, 2013
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