Why is my campaign slogan THE ANOMALY?
Why is my campaign slogan THE ANOMALY?
1) I'm young candidate.
I was born in 2001, making myself 24. That is a considerable lower age than most active Oklahoma representatives. But while I have had a short life, I come with almost no strings except those required by God and Church. I can do what the other reps won't. I only need to have the people Oklahoma to consider, not my salary nor reelection... at least yet and even still, I'm not changing.
2) I didn't want to enter politics.
Running for office wasn't the life plan when I graduated high school. I lived with the idea of becoming an Aerospace engineer, meeting my future wife, having a minimum of four kids, and living in the suburbs of Oklahoma with a dog or two. The reason being it seems too many good men turn into dark reflections of themselves when they get into office. A fate worse than death.
But, Oklahoma needs warriors of valor to get her free from the tyrannies of a passive Republican supermajority ironically. I know I won't break because, trust me, I'll be the first to call myself out and my conscience can't be ignored.
Additionally, my mission stays the same: work to craft something that would help the world be better, meaning see the problem of today and work to craft a solution. It's the same job, just different area of application.
3) I'm just me.
I didn't go into political science. All my speech is my own, blunt and sadly sometimes crude. I have no connection to the capital as an aide. I'm just a simple man seeking a greater Oklahoma. That is my only goal.
4) I won't compromise my values or beliefs.
While in college, I worked as a math tutor for my sophomore year. I was unapologetically myself which didn't sit well with my coworkers that thought differently politically. I was placed on probation twice, but I survived that crucible with my honor intact and become better from it. I know the Truth. I'm not walking away because it's hard.Â
Also, I have a confessional booth to answer as well.
5) LOVE
While it may sound too simple, it is the fulfillment of 6 years of Catholicism. How could I sit and watch my home be lost or burned down? What love is there in that? My people, God's people deserve a servant who wishes to love them in the truest way, that wishes for the greatest betterment of themselves. We are a fallen people, but that does not mean we can not rise to the excellence of sainthood.