Congressman Tom Cole urges "R" Congressmen to

USE THE GRASSROOTS!

Republican House campaign chief Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) acknowledged the difficulties Congressional Republican candidates will face this fall. “First, Republicans must be prepared to campaign against Democrat challengers who are running as conservatives, even as they try to join a liberal Democrat majority," He continued: “The political environment is such that voters remain pessimistic about the direction of the country and the Republican Party in general. Therefore, Republicans must undertake bold efforts to define a forward looking agenda that offers the kind of positive change voters are looking for. This is something we can do in cooperation with our Presidential nominee, but time is short." Cole also called on Republicans, who have trailed Democrats in fundraising, to turn to party activists for help. I encourage all Republican candidates, whether incumbents or challengers, to take stock of their campaigns and position themselves for challenging campaigns this fall by building the financial resources and grassroots networks that offer them the opportunity and ability to communicate, energize and turn out voters this election."

That's good advice whether it be at the Congressional level, the State legislative level or county level. The 4th District of the Oklahoma Republican Party will hold a VOLUNTEER BOOT CAMP on Saturday May 31, 2008. The event will be at the Stephens County Fairgrounds in Duncan, Oklahoma. The cost will be $20 which includes a box lunch and a t-shirt. The six breakout session event will include such campaign fundamentals like signs, literature distribution, event planning, door knocking, new communication and creative campaigning. This high energy, interactive event should be one EVERY candidate should use as a team building exercise with their key volunteers. For more information or to register, go to 4thdistrictbootcamp.blogspot.com. You can also email okgop@aol.com or call 405.990.7449.