Posted on 11/08/2022 7:50:54 PM PST by Morgana
Republican Kevin Stitt won his reelection bid in the Oklahoma Governor race, defeating Democrat opponent Joy Hofmeister by a very comfortable margin after Democrats claimed he would be defeated for signing an abortion ban.
Multiple news outlets called the race for Stitt, who was leading Hofmeister by 16 points.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America celebrated as Governor Kevin Stitt (R) won re-election, defeating Joy Hofmeister (D) in Oklahoma’s gubernatorial race.
“Governor Stitt has kept his promise to sign every pro-life bill that reaches his desk, signing some of the nation’s strongest protections for unborn children and their mothers into law and potentially saving thousands of lives a year. Tonight, pro-life voters stood with him and gave him four more years to defend life in the Sooner State,” said SBA Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser. “Oklahomans reject the Democrats’ agenda of abortion on demand until birth, and the contrast between their extremism and Governor Stitt’s leadership in promoting compassionate, life-affirming policies couldn’t have been starker in this race. We hope pro-life leaders across the nation will follow Stitt’s bold example and be encouraged by the clear message sent tonight: life is winning.”
Stitt signed into law the most protective abortion ban in the country.
The measure is a Texas-style law that includes a private right of action as enforcement — but instead of protecting babies at six week when their heartbeat can be detected as the Texas law does, it starts protecting unborn children at conception when their life begins. The Texas abortion ban is a unique law that has been on the books for over 260 days and saved as many as 17,000 or more babies from abortions.
In his signature message, Governor Stitt said: “I promised Oklahomans that as governor I would sign every piece of pro-life legislation that came across my desk and I am proud to keep that promise today. From the moment life begins at conception is when we have a responsibility as human beings to do everything we can to protect that baby’s life and the life of the mother. That is what I believe and that is what the majority of Oklahomans believe. If other states want to pass different laws, that is their right, but in Oklahoma we will always stand up for life.”
Makes former Republican star J.C. Watts look ‘effing retarded for endorsing the Democrat in this race.
Glad to hear that.
Abortion is not nearly as popular as politicians thought it was.
There’s some good news tonight.
It really does...and all the predictions and polls saying the race was neck and neck were just horribly off again. 15 points is a huge win.
No, it exposes Watts for the useless quisling he is.
No he backed the wrong horse.🤨
Stitt is more than a little bit abrasive, but without the charm and humor of President Trump. Stitt has unnecessarily alienated the Indian tribes here in Oklahoma.
He also has been softer on crime that we expected.
Still, he’s our guy, and on balance a good governor.
I hope this is true
Tens of millions spent on a 2 year smear campaign against Stitt
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Makes former Republican star J.C. Watts look ‘effing retarded for endorsing the Democrat in this race.“
Sorry bush turd came out of the woodwork to endorse a pro abortion and open borders teachers union crony. Thanks a lot
Yes he did win I was afraid to look having been down early and the polls have been against him from early on. I couldn’t wait to vote and get my free pen
I’m so happy was worried about this for a while thank God
And the cherry on top is Joy Hoffmeister is no longer State superintendent of education but instead Ryan walters a republican
Did not know he did that...and I live in OK
I am part Native....but I don’t care what my Tribe says. Many of them are very racist...I’ve seen it firsthand.
“ Stitt is a Cherokee Nation citizen and the second Native American to serve as governor in the U.S”
https://www.fox23.com/news/incumbent-gov-kevin-stitt-wins-reelection/XYQABH4BSBBHJBO6J7QDGFOHCA/
My mom and other people who still watch the local news were scared silly that Hossenfeffer would win. The Oklahoma City based media shamelessly campaigned for that educrat, but Oklahoma’s people didn’t fall for the NEA commie who started her campaign by vowing to make school kids wear muzzles and learn CRT.
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