2018 OK Governor's race: on Principles & Values
Drew Edmondson:
Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign
OnTheIssues attempted and failed to compile the issue stances of this candidate--which means the candidate actively sought to hide issue stances from the internet, the news media, and the voters. OnTheIssues undertook due diligence--including writing to
the campaign--and got no response. We will eventually infer the candidate's issue stances from a future voting record--but voters should demand to know about the candidate's stance on their favorite issues (and then send them to us!)
We consider "issue-free campaigners" to be untrustworthy of holding elected office--the IFFY award means they are "iffy" officeholders. KGOU's Trevor Brown reported that the sole one-hour debate on Sept. 24 "waded into social issues, including
abortion, parental rights and gun control. Neither candidate, however, seemed to want to press these issues as campaign focal points." Edmondson's opponent, however, has made public his stances on those three issues (and more), while Edmondson has not.
Source: IFFY disendorsement in 2018 Oklahoma Gubernatorial race
Oct 31, 2018
Mick Cornett:
God and church are main components of his value system
Mick is considered nationally to be 'the most conservative big city mayor in the country.' He is pro-life and a defender of the second amendment.
Mick and his wife, Terri, attend Skyline Church, a non-denominational Bible church in Oklahoma City. Terri calls Mick, "the most Godly man I know."
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com
Jul 4, 2018
Chris Powell:
Protect freedom to not have religiosity forced upon
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Keep God in the public sphere"?
A: Neither - Religious freedom must be protected but this includes protecting the freedom of individuals to not have religiosity forced upon them by government.
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Oklahoma Governor candidate
May 15, 2018
Joe Maldonado:
Keep God in the public sphere
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Keep God in the public sphere"?
A: Yes.
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Oklahoma Governor candidate
May 15, 2018
Gary Richardson:
Got 14% of the vote as Independent in 2002 Governor's race
It will be interesting to see if Republicans have forgiven--or even remember--Richardson's role in the 2002 gubernatorial election. Many Republicans blamed Richardson's entry in that race as an independent for Democrat Brad Henry's surprise victory.
In fact, a lot of the polling at the time indicated Richardson's populist message pulled as many votes from Henry as it did from GOP nominee Steve Largent.
Richardson's campaign message is very similar to the one he employed in 2002, when he received 14 percent of the vote.
Richardson has attacked the Republican-led Legislature's attempts to increase revenue through what amount to fee and tax increases, and vowed to eliminate the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.
Source: Tulsa World on 2018 Oklahoma governor race
Jul 30, 2017
Gary Richardson:
Freedom to work & worship free of government interference
To me, the word "Liberty" speaks of a state of being free from oppressive restrictions, regardless of who is behind the oppressive conduct. This leaves one with the ability to enjoy that which life has to offer, be it social, political, economical
rights, privileges and/or spiritual. As for government, I will always stand on the side of liberty and work to ensure that Oklahomans have the freedom to work, speak, and worship free of government interference.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma governor campaign website GaryRichardson.org
May 2, 2017
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