Mary Fallin's statement on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's latest bail-out vote:
"It is clear to me that, unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi has the votes she needs to easily pass yet another bailout bill next week. I am opposed to such a plan for the same reason I have opposed other big spending measures supported by congressional liberals: we cannot keep printing and borrowing money and calling it 'stimulus.' I think most Oklahomans understand that we aren't saving or creating jobs when we do this, we are burying our children under a mountain of debt.
"Sadly, the fact of the matter is that the liberal leadership in the House has the votes to ram this measure down our throats regardless of my opposition and the opposition of other conservatives in Congress. With that in mind, I believe the best way I can fight these kind of big spending policies is to ensure that Oklahoma's next governor will stand up to Washington and commit themselves to fiscal discipline. That's why I am staying here in Oklahoma next week and continuing to talk to voters about my campaign and my mission: to restore principled, conservative leadership to the governor's office."
August 5, 2010
August 4, 2010
August 3, 2010
Fallin Hails Boeing Move to Oklahoma, Says Reforms Needed to Keep Momentum
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mary Fallin praised Boeing officials for their recent decision to move 550 California engineering jobs to Oklahoma, but she also cautioned that without further reforms to the state’s workers’ compensation and tort systems, future jobs could go elsewhere.
“The good news is we won this round, but the less good news is that we are still competing with other states for future jobs.”
Fallin said the Boeing move mirrors decisions by other employers to flee California’s high taxes and excessive regulation. Oklahoma, she said, is more attractive because of reforms we have enacted in workers’ comp and our lawsuit system, but those reforms must continue if we are to successfully compete for future jobs.
“As governor, my first priority will be to make Oklahoma the most attractive state in the nation to employers seeking a haven from high taxes and the heavy hand of government,” Fallin said.
Fallin said other states like New York and Maryland, where liberal governors and state legislatures have reacted to the recession by raising taxes, are also losing population and jobs.
“That’s an opportunity for Oklahoma, but only if we have a governor and a legislature working together to enact those reforms that make us more attractive,” she said. “I will be that governor.”
August 2, 2010
Win Tickets to See Gov. Jeb Bush in OKC!
The Fallin campaign is pleased to announce that former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is coming to Oklahoma to campaign for Mary Fallin!Gov. Bush, who implemented educational reforms in his state that are recognized nationally as having transformed Florida schools, gave his endorsement to Mary earlier in the campaign.
About Mary, Gov. Bush said, “I know Mary is prepared to reform Oklahoma’s schools and work for more rigor and accountability in the classrooms. I’m happy to offer her my support in her race for governor, and I am confident she is the leader that Oklahoma needs.”
Next week, he’ll be visiting our state to campaign with Mary and you can win two tickets to a VIP reception in Oklahoma City with Gov. Bush and Mary Fallin!
To be eligible for the tickets, all you have to do is text the word GOMARY to the number 68683. In addition to entering the giveaway, you’ll be entered into the Fallin mobile club team. The mobile club team receives important campaign news and announcements via mobile phone.
Standard text message rates apply. Only one entry per mobile number will be allowed. Offer open to new subscribers to the Fallin mobile team.
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