Posted on 03/14/2022 6:49:04 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
At just 44 years old, T.W. Shannon is mounting his second bid for the Senate.
For the second time, the Oklahoma Republican is running in a special election to fill the remainder of a six-year term being vacated prematurely by a GOP incumbent. This time, it's Sen. James Inhofe, 87, who was first elected in 1994 and is resigning from Congress at year’s end.
So, what dragged Shannon, now chief executive officer of a community bank in Oklahoma City, out of political retirement since his first (and unsuccessful) campaign for Senate eight years ago?
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“My story is unique, and that’s all anybody has,” he said. “I’m probably the greatest embodiment of the opportunity available in this country.”
“America is not the home of systemic racism. America is the home of systemic opportunity,” he added, returning the theme of “woke-ism” that he said is animating his desire to give politics another try. “That’s going to be my story in the race, and hopefully that inspires people.”
Lankford is up for reelection this year, meaning Oklahoma Republicans can look forward to an unusual two Senate contests on the ballot this November.
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Who?
Very well known figure in conservative politics, especially in Oklahoma (Speaker of the House of representatives), but last ran for office for Senate against Lankford and lost in the primary. Most recently was highly involved in the Trump campaign, featured speaker at conventions like CPAC, etc.
Duck Duck Go might be a good place to start. He’s frequently on News Max. He talks the talk. We’ll see how he walks.
Love TW- you should get to know him.
The type of black Conservative the GOPe hates
A black republican.
was so disappointed he lost to the Swamp Creature Lankford
As long as we get one non-Bush League Republican out of OK, it will be a plus.
Some one needs to primary Lankford.
I remember J C Watts, I believe he was from Oklahoma. He was a credit to the GOP. If this guy is as good, I hope Oklahoma gets him in.
True, but also probably the best conservative and best candidate running. The fact it would mess up Democrat narrative on race would just be icing on the cake.
Completely agree
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