Last year, Governor Mary Fallin disgraced herself by walking through the House chamber, groveling for votes among the Democrats, to get massive new sales taxes on tobacco products. The massive tax campaign that Fallin and Speaker Hickman's leadership team pushed on the house had conservatives stunned and disoriented. There was no organized voice to rally around for the 25 or so fiscal conservatives. Had the Democrats not 'doubled down' and opposed all budget-balancing measures until an ObamaCare state exchange was approved; the new taxes might have passed into law. Some of the Legislators took note and prepared themselves for this potentiality, where they would have to oppose Republican leaders on some issues - namely massive new taxes. Today the 'lever was pulled' and some Senators even joined the cause. This letter contains 5 Senators' signatures and 9 Representatives. We expect the movement will gain several more House members and perhaps the Senate core team will double in ranks. |
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