Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett: He’s Speaking Tuesday, OK GOP Chairman Says
Republican officials had to reshuffle the schedule of the GOP’s national convention in Tampa this week after scratching Monday’s program because of approaching Tropical Storm Isaac. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, who was asked to speak on Monday, is not on the new schedule released Sunday evening by the convention.
But Cornett’s chief of staff, Steve Hill, said Sunday night that Cornett is scheduled to speak at 3:15 p.m. central time Tuesday. Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Matt Pinnell confirmed that later Sunday.…
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Republicans Cancelling Monday Convention Events, May Mean OKC Mayor Scratched
National Republican Party officials announced Saturday that Monday’s convention activities in Tampa will be scratched because of worries of approaching tropical storm Isaac.
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett was supposed to speak on Monday. It appears likely that speech will have to be scratched. Cornett said Saturday evening that he had not heard from convention officials yet. He was planning to leave for Tampa on Sunday.
Gov. Mary Fallin is scheduled to speak on Tuesday night, but it’s unclear if the convention will be able to stick to that agenda if all of Monday’s events are scratched.…
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Gov. Mary Fallin to Speak in Prime Time Tuesday at Republican National Convention
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has been given a speaking slot on Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL.
In a message sent from her campaign account, the governor said she will talk about Oklahoma’s success.
“My message will be simple: the U.S. must focus on policies that allow hardworking families and businesses _ not government bureaucracies _ to thrive.
“In Oklahoma, we’ve pursued policies that set the stage for success and job growth in the private sector. We’re not interested in more government handouts.…
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