James M Branum - יעקב מתתיהו ☮For anyone curious, here's my planned votes in today's #Oklahoma #Democratic primary election:
Governor: #CyndiMunson (a tough choice, as I've long been a fan of #ConnieJohnson, but I think Cyndi has shown herself to be a stronger campaigner this year)
State Superintendent: I'm still undecided between Craig McVay and Jennettie Marshall and would appreciate any thougths from progressives and public school advocates as to who is the best choice.
Corp. Commission: #RhondaEastman (primarily because of her opposition to datacenters and the fact that she has a fully-fleshed out campaign website)
US Senate: N'kiyla Jasmine Thomas is getting my vote. She has good positions and has been a tireless campaigner.
US House: Trey Martin --- primarily because I thought Jena Nelson's late and unfounded attacks on him were unfair and rotten, but also because he was endorsed by #BernieSanders.
Two final notes:
1. Several of my second-choice candidates (Connie Johnson, Troy Green, and Jena Nelson all come to mind) will get my vote in the general election if they win the primary, but in a primary, we get to pick who we think is the best fit and/or the most likely to win the general election.
2. For perennial and protest candidates (I'm thinking of my old friend Tom Guild), please, please create a campaign website. I don't understand why you spend the money for the filing fee to throw your hat in the ring, but don't have a strong internet and social media presence. This is very doable for little money. Personally, I think the Democratic party should consider providing some resources to all candidates on this front (i.e. back in the day, I remember getting help from the Green Party for my cammpaign website for a state house run with some basic website templates, etc. ---surely the Oklahoma Democratic Party could do the same)
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