FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 1, 2006 CONTACT: Crystal Drwenski 405.410.7668 or Cdrwenski@cox.net State Democrats have close ties with Kerry and share liberal ideology OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 1) - Oklahoma's GOP chairman today said he was appalled, but not surprised, at the recent comments of Sen. John Kerry (D- Mass) implying members of the military have been relegated to that life because they are uneducated. He also cautioned Democrats like Brad Henry and David Hunter, Democratic congressional candidate, and others either have ties with Sen. Kerry, actively campaigned for him in 2004, or share his liberal beliefs. He further said national groups such as the Democratic Legislative Candidate Committee have poured several hundred thousand dollars into Oklahoma trying to influence local elections for liberal candidates. "This is the leadership of the Democratic Party showing their true colors. It makes me furious to think Oklahomans in Lawton or Ft. Sill or out in Altus who have made sacrifices spending time away from their families, lost loved ones and continue to put their lives on the line, have to put up with this kind of nonsense from a bunch of liberals stuck in the sixties," said Tom Daxon. "This is who the Democratic party really is. Just look at David Hunter. We know his positions on defending America are basically the same as John Kerry's," Daxon said. "They are both cut and run liberals. He's been harping on that theme for months now. But suddenly Dr. Hunter is oddly silent when Kerry's comments cross the line and insult our men and women in uniform." "Or take state senate candidate, Andrew Rice in Oklahoma City. He openly opposes the war in Iraq and advocates forgiveness for terrorists," said Daxon. Daxon pointed out that even Gov. Brad Henry campaigned for Kerry to be president and coached Kerry on how to get Oklahomans to vote for him. "If Brad Henry had his way, John Kerry would have been our President," said Daxon. "If conservatives don't get out and vote next Tuesday we will have John Kerry and his liberal buddies like Nancy Pelosi and David Hunter running congress and taking over seats in Oklahoma's legislature," said Daxon. Daxon was referring to remarks Kerry recently made insulting our brave men and women serving in Iraq, suggesting if they had done their "homework" and made "an effort to be smart," they wouldn't be "stuck in Iraq." Later, Kerry refused to apologize for his comments. Posted at 11/01/2006 06:16:00 PM