Compare & Contrast: Republicans Fearmonger While Democrats Fight for You in Bill Filing

John,

While the period for filing bills in the upcoming 60th Regular Legislative Session has only just begun, the priorities of Republicans and Democrats could not be further apart. Republicans are writing bills to fear monger and rile up their base. At the same time, Democrats remain laser focused on building a better Oklahoma.

Legislators will have until mid-January to file legislation to change State Law. Representative Jim Olsen (R-Roland) has looked at the challenges facing our state and decided the best way he can serve is to file outlandish bills that:

Pictured is Rep. Jim Olsen, who infamously debated in favor of allowing school employees to hit disabled children.

Meanwhile, Democrats are filing bills to improve our communities:

It’s really quite simple. Republicans are whipping up their base with conspiracies of election fraud and gun seizures. They’re writing nonsense laws that ignore the pressing needs of everyday working families.

But Democrats are showing up to do the work. They’re focused on public safety, transparency in government, bringing down the cost of living, and on the health of our neighborhoods. 

If you want more public servants putting the needs of their communities first, join us in electing strong Democrats around the state in the upcoming local elections this Spring. 

Local leaders are on the front lines of pushing back on extremist laws. Electing resilient and strong community members committed to their neighbors will be more important than ever under an emboldened Trump. I hope you’ll continue to support our work. 

In Solidarity,

Alicia Andrews
Chairwoman
Oklahoma Democratic Party

We are Democratic strong, powered by grassroots efforts and activists of this Great State. Our mission is to fight for Oklahoma’s most vulnerable communities, protect working families and ensure that we live up to the promises of the Oklahoma dream.