More action in the Republican primary runoff for the 5th District in Congress today, as Patrice Douglas picked up another endorsement and a group supporting Steve Russell took a tough shot at Douglas.
Here’s the Douglas release:
RightNOW Women PAC today announced their support for four additional candidates.
“We are thrilled to announce the addition of Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land (MI), and House candidates Patrice Douglas (OK-05), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), and Wendy Rogers (AZ-09)” said RightNOW Women founder Brittany Thune Lindberg. “They are exactly the kind of women who we know can make a difference in Washington, D.C.”
“We believe these women are outstanding candidates who embody the right priorities and will fight for the issues that matter to women and men in Congress,” said RightNOW Women advisor Marlene Colucci. “We ask that you support them too by going to our website and donating.”
RightNOW Women provides young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s an opportunity to become politically engaged by supporting qualified women to federal office. As an all-volunteer organization, RightNOW Women seeks to compliment other like-minded organizations by developing a national grassroots movement, connected through social media.
And there’s this from America’s PAC:
Americas PAC released a new ad in Oklahoma City contrasting Steve Russell’s proven record of leadership to Patrice Douglas’ record of raising taxes and reducing the amount of work she performs for the people of Oklahoma.
“Patrice Douglas is campaigning for Congress on Taxpayer time,” said Americas PAC Chairman Tom Donelson.
On February 18th 2014, shortly after she declared as a candidate for U.S. Congress, Corporation Commissioner Patrice Douglas voted for a motion to have the Commission meet only two days a week instead of five. On the same day, Douglas made a motion for her to be replaced as Chair of the Commission citing her need to focus on her Congressional campaign.
“Put simply, Commissioner Douglas gave herself three paid days off a week to campaign for Congress. Douglas is doing 60% less work, but Douglas is still getting her full $111,000 a year government salary,” Donelson said.
Cheryl: And so it begins.The shot across the bow has been answered. I was wondering how long it would take for someone to finally fire back at the Douglas Campaign. She obviously doesn’t walk her talk.
She not only voted for the shortened work week – she introduced the motion.