For Immediate Release
July 10, 2006
Contact: Jason McCarty
405.427.3366

ODP Chair Expects Campaigns to Focus on Issues

Political campaign rhetoric is heating up as the calendar nears the primary election day on July 25. "With just four weeks to go until the primary election candidates across the state are turning up the heat on their efforts to persuade voters that their experience and leadership is worthy of your vote," Oklahoma Democratic Party Chairman Lisa Pryor said today.

"Voters deserve the facts about issues and experience," Pryor said. "It's our expectation that all of our candidates will deliver the facts with integrity while focusing on the issues and keeping an eye on the prize of winning elections in November."

"There's a lot of talk these days about clean campaigns and I have confidence that our candidates will give voters the information they need to make election decisions based on facts rather than personal attacks and innuendos," Pryor said. "As party chair I am most interested in presenting the voters with candidates who run on their credentials and public record of service. Candidates who adhere to our party's core values of respect and responsibility should have no problems earning votes and the position of nominee."

She said half-truths, deceptions, innuendo and personal attacks cheapen the democratic process and cheat the voters of information they need to make good decisions.

"I invite the public to participate in the numerous candidate forums being hosted throughout the campaign season. Look the candidates in the eye, shake their hand and ask them the hard questions, and wait for their answers --- then you'll know who will best represent you," she said.