The Republican Party, also commonly called the GOP (for "Grand Old Party"), emerged in 1854 to combat the Kansas–Nebraska Act, which threatened to extend slavery into the territories, and to promote more vigorous modernization of the economy. Almost 160 years ago the Republican Party was the vanguard for life and liberty. A century and a half later those principles are still the cornerstone of the GOP. Following are excerpts of the original Republican Party Platform.
This Convention of Delegates, assembled in pursuance of a call addressed to the people of the United States, without regard to past political differences or divisions...of restoring the action of the Federal Government to the principles of Washington and Jefferson; and for the purpose of presenting candidates for the offices of President and Vice-President, do;
Resolved: That the maintenance of the principles promulgated in the Declaration of Independence, and embodied in the Federal Constitution are essential to the preservation of our Republican institutions, and that the Federal Constitution, the rights of the States, and the union of the States, must and shall be preserved.
Resolved: That, with our Republican fathers, we hold it to be a self-evident truth, that all men are endowed with the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that the primary object and ulterior design of our Federal Government were to secure these rights to all persons under its exclusive jurisdiction;
Resolved, That we invite the affiliation and cooperation of the men of all parties, however differing from us in other respects, in support of the principles herein declared; and believing that the spirit of our institutions as well as the Constitution of our country, guarantees liberty of conscience and equality of rights among citizens, we oppose all legislation impairing their security.
The current Oklahoma Republican Platform still espouses the principles of Life, Liberty, and free markets. It is important that the next Oklahoma Republican Chairman has the credentials to effectively lead the party and articulate the 160 year old principles we hold dear. I would be honored to serve you in this capacity and will continue to preserve and promote the ideas and values of our Republican Party.
For more information on how you can get involved and how you can support me at the OKGOP State Convention on April 11th, please visit www.RandyBrogdon.com.
Upcoming Events
Okmulgee County
Tuesday, February 3rd,
Okmulgee County Republican Precinct meetings will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Student Union of OSUIT. For further information please contact Chair Janica Edmonds at (918) 607-1112 or [email protected] or visit www.okmulgee.okgop.com.
Wagoner County
Tuesday, February 3, 7pm - 9pm
Precincts 108, 109, 301, and 302
Will hold meeting on Tuesday, February 3 at 7pm
At the Forest Ridge Baptist Church
(8300 South Oneta Rd., Broken Arrow)
Thursday, February 5, 7pm – 9pm
* Precinct 106 will hold their meeting in the Vermillion home located at 2804 E Montpelier Street, Broken Arrow on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 pm.
* All other Precincts Will hold meetings on Thursday, February 5 at 7 pm At the Coweta Church of God of Prophecy (123 West Sycamore Street, Coweta)
Dedicated to Liberty,
Randy Brogdon
www.RandyBrogdon.com