In May 2015, most of the Republican field gathered in Oklahoma City to speak to the Southern Republican Leadership Conference. With Congress in session, the Senators running for President were not able to attend and sent someone to talk in their place. Current Governors Chris Christie (New Jersey and Scott Walker (Wisconsin) touched on energy issues, as did former Texas Governor Rick Perry and former Senator Rick Santorum. Despite the location in Oklahoma, most candidates said true to their standard stump speeches, with occasional references to the importance of energy exports and overbearing federal regulations.
