Congressman James Lankford has based a fund-raising appeal on a new survey that shows him trailing opponent T. W. Shannon in the Republican primary for the U. S. Senate.
In an email sent yesterday, Lankford wrote, “A new survey released today shows us in a very close race.
“I need your help now more than ever. It is critical that we get our message out and that we are clear about what is at stake in this election.
“Oklahoma is not for sale, we must raise the necessary funds to counter the DC-based superPACs who are on the attack against me, we need to raise $33,170 in the next 24 hours.
“I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for me in the past, but I really need your help on this occasion.
“Please consider contributing anything you can afford here: JamesLankford.com/Donate/
“I am eternally grateful for your help and prayers.
“Together, we can ensure that Tom Coburn’s conservative agenda continues in the U.S. Senate.
“In God We Trust,
Lankford previously downplayed an earlier survey showing Shannon gaining on him. The new survey, conducted by a firm hired by a Shannon support group, showed Shannon leading Lankford, 42-32 percent.
