Drummond Chases Rotten Red Meat in His Run for Governor 🥩

John,

Attorney General Gentner Drummond continues to say anything to try and win a primary race full of other right wing extremists.

Last week he issued a statement making demands of Governor Stitt. Now, you know we're here for the Republican on Republican cat fights. 

But this statement was ugly. 

Drummond demanded that Stitt remove Afghan refugees who have resettled in Oklahoma after fleeing the Taliban. 

First, Drummond accuses these refugees of being poorly vetted.

That's false on the face of it, many of these folks served as translators or other local partners for US military forces deployed in Afghanistan.

To say that someone who risked their lives to aid our troops, and then went through a thorough screening process is suspect, is an outright lie. 

Later in his statement, Drummond accuses Gov. Stitt of illegally using tax dollars for the resettlement of these refugees. 

If only Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond knew of a law enforcement official who could hold Gov. Stitt accountable if he were accused of breaking the law...

Oh right, Drummond is that elected official.

If he honestly thought Stitt broke the law, he'd do something about it other than write a press release -- like file charges, or bring a lawsuit.

But he doesn't believe that. He's saying things to whip people up into a frenzy for his own political gain.

I can't tell you if Drummond honestly believes an entire group of people are suspect based on their nationality.

If he does believe this, then he isn't fit to lead the millions of Oklahomans who believe people should be judged by their character. If he doesn't believe this, then who else is he willing to endanger for his ambitions?

I only know for sure that he is empowering, emboldening, and fueling the hatred for others that makes our country more dangerous. 

He wants to chase the MAGA fueled xenophobia and racist paranoia that is convinced our partners are actually our enemies. 

And it just occurs to me that this behavior is beneath what Oklahomans deserve as Governor. 

I've been thinking about Oklahoma's Governors recently, after all today is Governor George Nigh's 98th Birthday!

I hope you all will join me in wishing a Happy Birthday to Governor Nigh!

He's a governor that worked for all of us, and made sure to expand who helped make our state better instead of kicking people out -- did you know he appointed the first TWO women to the Oklahoma Supreme Court?

We'll be celebrating Governor Nigh & other Democratic leaders who put Oklahomans ahead of their own political ambitions at the Carl Albert Dinner.

The Carl Albert Dinner is our biennial gathering to celebrate, invigorate, and kick off the tremendous work of electing Democrats around the State for the next year!

And the stakes could not be higher.

To celebrate Governor Nigh's Birthday, you can buy tickets TODAY to the Carl Albert Dinner for just $98!

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To beat the Republicans focused on dividing us, we'll need to come together to build a stronger more aggressive Democratic Party.

You can help stand against extremist, divisive rhetoric by showing up and fueling our fight for a fairer Oklahoma. 

Consider one of our limited Sponsor Tables at this year’s Carl Albert Dinner. It’s more than a table.

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Bring your team. Celebrate your crew. Rally your people.

This is how you show up and stand out.

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📅 Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 

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With Defiance,

Lauren Craig

Interim Executive Director, OKDEMS

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.