Lankford Responds To Watts Endorsement

Lankford Responds to JC Watts Endorsement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2014

Congressman James Lankford released the following statement in response to the JC Watts endorsement:

“Republican primary endorsements are always difficult for any individual who has served for a long time in Oklahoma politics and who personally knows the candidates. The Republican field for United States Senate has put a common friend in a difficult position.

“In 2010, I was honored to be endorsed by J.C. Watts in my race for U.S. Congress based on our common ministry background and our passion to see things get done in Washington. Rep Shannon got his start in politics on J.C. Watts’ staff over a decade ago, later serving on Rep. Tom Cole’s staff, then in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for eight years. I was grateful that J.C. Watts personally informed me of his intentions and reasons for his decision in advance.

“Today I received the support of 12 more State Senators from across Oklahoma, bringing the total number of State Senate endorsements to 16. Having earned their trust to represent Oklahoma in the United States Senate is truly an honor.”

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