General Stafford Throws Support Behind Richardson Campaign

Former astronaut Lt. General Thomas Stafford has thrown his endorsement behind Gary Richardson in the governor’s race. Stafford, among other missions, is known for being the Commander of the Apollo 10 mission to the moon.

“Gary Richardson is the perfect conservative candidate to lead Oklahoma out of our current crisis,” Stafford said in a statement heralding the endorsement. “Richardson earned a national reputation as a U.S. Attorney with a unique talent for finding and prosecuting corruption —  that is exactly what we need right now.  Throughout my career I have seen firsthand how vital it is to have a strong leader at the helm. Gary Richardson has the integrity and the leadership skills to steer our ship in a new direction as Oklahoma’s next Governor.”

Of course, Richardson said he was honored to have Stafford’s endorsement.

“General Tom Stafford is an international hero and has always made Oklahoma proud,” said Richardson.  “Gen. Stafford is the personification of everything we value in Oklahoma — hard work, courage and determination.  He was a pioneer of space travel and that pioneering spirit is what I want to bring to Oklahoma government.  We need an overhaul of the system, we need a process that demands transparency and accountability of how every tax dollar is spent, and we need a bold leader to make that happen.  Conservatives in Oklahoma are demanding responsible government and that is my top priority.”

Richardson is in a field of ten Republicans who have filed to run for governor in 2018.


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