Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich visited Tulsa and Oklahoma City on Feb. 20 and addressed the Legislature the following day. Texas Congressman Ron Paul came to Oklahoma City for a Feb. 25 appearance outside the state Capitol. Thus far this campaign season, the state has been visited by Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Utah […]
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Rick’s their pick
“I shook his hand! I shook his hand!” one woman said excitedly as she walked away from a crowd still hoping for an autograph, handshake or opportunity to pray with the presidential candidate. Former Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Rick Santorum, fresh off primary and caucus victories in three states, visited Oklahoma City on Feb. 9. The […]
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Super PACs pack it in
Following that U.S. Supreme Court decision, there arose political action committees known as “super PACs,” which can make independent expenditures on behalf of or against a candidate. Super PACs are allowed to take unlimited contributions from corporations or individuals, although they do not (wink, wink) “coordinate” with the candidates they’re supporting. Several Oklahoma names were […]
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Mitt happens
The fundraiser for Romney’s campaign began at 8 a.m., cost $500 per-person or $2,500 for photo opportunities and was closed to the media. The second fundraiser, — which cost $20.12, with the money going to the state GOP — was held afterwards. Romney gave a stump speech to the crowd and took a few questions […]
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Kern: Go back to the closet
The GOP lawmaker who keeps getting re-elected appeared on Alan Colmes’ Fox News Radio show July 8 to promote her book, “The Stoning of Sally Kern.” Colmes, a selfdescribed liberal host, asked some salty questions and started the interview by having Kern clarify her infamous comment on homosexuality being a bigger threat than terrorism. “All […]
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Don’t count out the tea party
Don’t rush to judgment. There are several factors why these City Council races were not a good indicator of the strengths or weaknesses of the tea party. First, municipal elections are nonpartisan. (I don’t want to debate the merit of such a system. I’m just stating a fact). Picking up the trash, fixing potholes, and […]
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Commentary: Grade expectations
And with Todd Lamb, Ken Miller, Mark Costello, John Doak and Gary Jones all cruising to victory last November, a new level of control was granted the state GOP, while creating an immediate expectation for change by those who supported this outcome. There will be pressure on the entire cadre of statewide officeholders to meet […]
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Okie flavor
In the November election, the GOP extended their majorities in the Oklahoma House and Senate, captured the governor’s office and swept every single statewide office. Coalescing around anti-President Barack Obama and anti-Washington hysteria, Republicans swarmed into office, often with landslide votes. It was a time for Republicans to celebrate. But that was so November. Republican […]