Oklahoma's Republican Governor Kevin Stitt just delivered a masterclass in smart governance, choosing energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill the Senate seat vacated by newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The move signals a refreshing departure from the typical swamp practice of recycling career politicians.
While establishment Republicans might have expected Stitt to pick another politician looking to climb the ladder, the governor instead went with a proven business leader who understands what it takes to create jobs and drive economic growth. Armstrong's background in the energy sector couldn't be more perfect as President Trump's administration unleashes American energy dominance.
"He's a strong business leader," Stitt said of his choice, and that's exactly what Oklahoma and America need right now - fewer politicians and more doers who understand how the real world actually works.
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"This is how you drain the swamp - by bringing in people who've actually built something outside of government."
Armstrong's appointment should send a clear message to the political class: Americans are tired of the same recycled faces who've spent their entire careers feeding at the government trough. We need senators who understand business, energy independence, and what it takes to compete with China and other economic rivals.
Patriots across Oklahoma should celebrate having a governor who prioritizes results over political favors. Will other Republican governors follow Stitt's lead and choose competence over connections?