Tom Cole

Tom Cole was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He earned his bachelor's degree from Grinell College in Iowa, his master's degree from Yale University, and his doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. While studying for his doctorate, Cole was a staffer for former U.S. Rep. Marvin Mickey. After graduation, he became chair of the Oklahoma Republican Party in 1985. In 1988, he served as a member of the state senate.[1] Prior to his congressional career, Cole served as a member of the Oklahoma State Senate from 1988 to 1991. He then served as Oklahoma Secretary of State from 1995 to 1999.

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The following issues were listed on Cole's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Oil Exports: Tom successfully fought to end the oil export ban to create more Oklahoma jobs. Studies show that ending the export ban will result in over $700 billion dollars in new investment and over 1 million barrels of new oil production per day in America. This action will help preserve American energy security, result in lower fuel prices for American consumers, and create new jobs.

Growing the Economy: Tom continues to fight for policies that will allow the private sector to flourish. The best way for the government to create jobs is to get out of the way and let American ingenuity and entrepreneurship thrive. Far too often, there is a disconnect between federal bureaucrats and the real world, leading to job-stifling regulations that provide little, if any, benefit to Americans.

Protecting Our Military Installations: When President Obama tried to eliminate seven AWACS airplanes at Tinker Air Force Base, Tom stood strong and protected our military men and women from this dangerous and unnecessary cut. The AWACS program has been an integral part of projecting American military superiority for decades. Cutting this capability when we face such serious threats all around the globe was a frightening possibility.

Immigration: Tom has always believed that border security is the most important component of our immigration policy. Tom voted in favor of the Secure Fence Act of 2006, which authorized the building of 700 miles of fence along the southern border.

Stopping Obamacare: Tom has voted 68 times to repeal Obamacare. This disastrous law was passed when Democrats overwhelmingly held control of Congress. This law has been such a disaster for average Americans, that even Democrats have joined with Republicans like Tom Cole to make changes to some of the most awful aspects of the law.

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—Tom Cole's campaign website, http://www.tomcoleforcongress.com/