Hi everyone,
This is Stephen, popping in to let y'all know that the new, official website for the campaign has been launched. It's a lot nicer than this one, and a lot more helpful for people trying to find out where I stand on the issues. Please visit http://skacall2010.webs.com today, to see the new website. It's great!
Thanks and God bless!
-Stephen
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Stephen Skacall Officially on November Ballot
Skacall Officially Slated for November Ballot
Goodwell – Stephen Skacall, of Goodwell, has taken the action necessary to be placed on the ballot this November as an independent candidate for State House District 61.
Oklahoma's election laws make it easy for independent candidates to get on the ballot in most races. For State House, all that is required is a one page filing form and a fee of $200. Skacall submitted the required materials to the Oklahoma State Election Board before flying to South Carolina to visit family.
“I made the decision in April to take a stand against complacent politicians and a Legislature that's more concerned with partisan power struggles than doing what's best for Oklahomans. By officially filing as a candidate for State House District 61, I have followed through with that decision,” Skacall said.
The incumbent, Republican Gus Blackwell, is facing a serious challenge in his party's primary from Hooker native Seth Adams.
“The fact that Republicans are showing open dissatisfaction with Gus Blackwell is a clear demonstrator of his weakness after four terms in office. I think that, over the next month and a half leading up to the primary, more and more Republicans will become aware of Gus Blackwell's failures as a legislator.”
Skacall stated that he feels confident that voters will respond favorably to his campaign's message in November, regardless of who wins the Republican primary.
“Obviously, I'm still going to be in the race regardless of who wins the Republican primary next month. While I do slightly prefer Seth Adams over Gus Blackwell on a few issues, whoever wins the primary will still be chained to the leadership of the Republican Party. Adams and Blackwell alike will be forced to side with the party leaders in Oklahoma City instead of truly voting for their constituents. But I'm confident that the voters will recognize the need for an independent voice in the Legislature, without debts to the political establishment and who is truly able to work with all parties to achieve the best legislation possible for the Panhandle. Clearly, I'm the only candidate who fits that description,” Skacall said.
Stephen Skacall has pledged to campaign based on the truth, bringing light to his stands on the issues that matter most to the voters.
“I'll run this race based solely on the issues. I will never attack the character of my opponent, or tell lies about him. However, I'll be asking the tough questions that need to be asked, and I'll be holding my opponent accountable for his statements, actions, and voting record. I expect nothing less from the Republican candidate, whoever it might be.”
Skacall says that he plans to give the two Republican candidates a chance to debate the issues, and to give Panhandle voters time to evaluate both candidate leading up to the primary in July.
“I'll continue to work on fund raising, of course, and there will be some campaign activities going on, but I'm saving the real fight for after the Republican primary. The voters deserve to be able to pay attention to what their choices are, and right now that's Seth Adams and Gus Blackwell. Rest assured, once the Republican nominee has been chosen, my campaign will be running at full steam toward November.”
Skacall plans to release the new campaign website in the next week or two.
“It's going to be great, a place where voters can go to see where I stand on the issues that matter to them. There will be ways to contact me directly with any questions or comments that they might have, there will be information for anyone wanting to donate or volunteer, and of course all the press releases and statements will be posted there regularly.”
Stephen Skacall can be reached for questions or comments at (405)413-0597. For more information, e-mail chooselibertynow@yahoo.com .
Goodwell – Stephen Skacall, of Goodwell, has taken the action necessary to be placed on the ballot this November as an independent candidate for State House District 61.
Oklahoma's election laws make it easy for independent candidates to get on the ballot in most races. For State House, all that is required is a one page filing form and a fee of $200. Skacall submitted the required materials to the Oklahoma State Election Board before flying to South Carolina to visit family.
“I made the decision in April to take a stand against complacent politicians and a Legislature that's more concerned with partisan power struggles than doing what's best for Oklahomans. By officially filing as a candidate for State House District 61, I have followed through with that decision,” Skacall said.
The incumbent, Republican Gus Blackwell, is facing a serious challenge in his party's primary from Hooker native Seth Adams.
“The fact that Republicans are showing open dissatisfaction with Gus Blackwell is a clear demonstrator of his weakness after four terms in office. I think that, over the next month and a half leading up to the primary, more and more Republicans will become aware of Gus Blackwell's failures as a legislator.”
Skacall stated that he feels confident that voters will respond favorably to his campaign's message in November, regardless of who wins the Republican primary.
“Obviously, I'm still going to be in the race regardless of who wins the Republican primary next month. While I do slightly prefer Seth Adams over Gus Blackwell on a few issues, whoever wins the primary will still be chained to the leadership of the Republican Party. Adams and Blackwell alike will be forced to side with the party leaders in Oklahoma City instead of truly voting for their constituents. But I'm confident that the voters will recognize the need for an independent voice in the Legislature, without debts to the political establishment and who is truly able to work with all parties to achieve the best legislation possible for the Panhandle. Clearly, I'm the only candidate who fits that description,” Skacall said.
Stephen Skacall has pledged to campaign based on the truth, bringing light to his stands on the issues that matter most to the voters.
“I'll run this race based solely on the issues. I will never attack the character of my opponent, or tell lies about him. However, I'll be asking the tough questions that need to be asked, and I'll be holding my opponent accountable for his statements, actions, and voting record. I expect nothing less from the Republican candidate, whoever it might be.”
Skacall says that he plans to give the two Republican candidates a chance to debate the issues, and to give Panhandle voters time to evaluate both candidate leading up to the primary in July.
“I'll continue to work on fund raising, of course, and there will be some campaign activities going on, but I'm saving the real fight for after the Republican primary. The voters deserve to be able to pay attention to what their choices are, and right now that's Seth Adams and Gus Blackwell. Rest assured, once the Republican nominee has been chosen, my campaign will be running at full steam toward November.”
Skacall plans to release the new campaign website in the next week or two.
“It's going to be great, a place where voters can go to see where I stand on the issues that matter to them. There will be ways to contact me directly with any questions or comments that they might have, there will be information for anyone wanting to donate or volunteer, and of course all the press releases and statements will be posted there regularly.”
Stephen Skacall can be reached for questions or comments at (405)413-0597. For more information, e-mail chooselibertynow@yahoo.com .
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Stephen Skacall Signs Oath for Vote on Taxes
As a taxpayer, I understand the burden that tax increases can place on Americans from all walks of life. We Oklahomans are blessed with an economy that is the envy of many other states. Unfortunately, that blessing is overshadowed by skyrocketing sales taxes and looming increases to the state income tax. As your candidate for the Oklahoma State House of Representatives, I believe that we should all have a say in whether our taxes our raised.
I don't want to leave our tax decisions up to 149 people in Oklahoma City. I want the tax decisions to be made by the people who really end up being affected by them: you.
I support amending the Oklahoma Constitution to require all increases to the state sales and income taxes to be approved by the voters before they go into effect. I also support the same amendment to the US Constitution. If you elect me to the Oklahoma State House, I'll do everything I can to make sure that your voice is heard when tax time comes.
Because of my beliefs, I have chosen to take the following oath to the people of Oklahoma, which is based on the oath of the Vote on Taxes Committee:
I solemnly swear to the citizens of Oklahoma that if you will vote for and support me, I will, during my term in office, agree to vote for and support the citizen’s right to vote on new taxes and spending as follows:
I will vote for and support the Vote on Taxes Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which:
1. Requires a majority vote of U.S. Citizens before implementing:
a. New federal taxes or an increase in existing federal tax rates
b. An increase in federal expenditures in excess of a spending cap equal to the base year adjusted annually by the sum of inflation and population change
c. A new mandated expenditure of state or local government unless fully and contemporaneously federally funded
2. Requires a majority vote of U.S. electors in three-quarters of the states to ratify an identically worded amendment proposed by two-thirds of the state legislatures.
3. Makes provision for any state or local elected official or government entity to choose either a bench trial or binding jury trial when interpreting the Amendment.
4. Has no spending or borrowing limits for the direct cost of conducting a war that threatens the existence of this nation.
If I am elected before the Vote on Taxes Amendment is adopted, I solemnly swear to vote as if it were adopted so long as I am in office. I will also support a similar amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution and will make that amendment a key legislative priority while in office.
So signed,
Stephen Skacall
Candidate for State House District 61
I don't want to leave our tax decisions up to 149 people in Oklahoma City. I want the tax decisions to be made by the people who really end up being affected by them: you.
I support amending the Oklahoma Constitution to require all increases to the state sales and income taxes to be approved by the voters before they go into effect. I also support the same amendment to the US Constitution. If you elect me to the Oklahoma State House, I'll do everything I can to make sure that your voice is heard when tax time comes.
Because of my beliefs, I have chosen to take the following oath to the people of Oklahoma, which is based on the oath of the Vote on Taxes Committee:
I solemnly swear to the citizens of Oklahoma that if you will vote for and support me, I will, during my term in office, agree to vote for and support the citizen’s right to vote on new taxes and spending as follows:
I will vote for and support the Vote on Taxes Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which:
1. Requires a majority vote of U.S. Citizens before implementing:
a. New federal taxes or an increase in existing federal tax rates
b. An increase in federal expenditures in excess of a spending cap equal to the base year adjusted annually by the sum of inflation and population change
c. A new mandated expenditure of state or local government unless fully and contemporaneously federally funded
2. Requires a majority vote of U.S. electors in three-quarters of the states to ratify an identically worded amendment proposed by two-thirds of the state legislatures.
3. Makes provision for any state or local elected official or government entity to choose either a bench trial or binding jury trial when interpreting the Amendment.
4. Has no spending or borrowing limits for the direct cost of conducting a war that threatens the existence of this nation.
If I am elected before the Vote on Taxes Amendment is adopted, I solemnly swear to vote as if it were adopted so long as I am in office. I will also support a similar amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution and will make that amendment a key legislative priority while in office.
So signed,
Stephen Skacall
Candidate for State House District 61
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