In an announcement that took absolutely no one by surprise, Gov. Kevin Stitt said he has tested positive for COVID-19. Once the initial tsunami of laugh reacts subsided, the question on everyones’ minds became, “Where did he contract it?” Since Stitt has been traveling the state since the first case was announced, the best answer […]
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Primary prepping
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 […]
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 theyre supporting. Several Oklahoma names were […]
In the straw
In a state Republican Party straw poll released last week, Texas Congressman Ron Paul took a plurality of votes, with businessman Herman Cain placing second. The results were announced Dec. 5, the same day that Cain, who by then had already suspended his presidential campaign, appeared at a Republican rally and fundraiser in Oklahoma City. […]
In the straw
In a state Republican Party straw poll released last week, Texas Congressman Ron Paul took a plurality of votes, with businessman Herman Cain placing second. The results were announced Dec. 5, the same day that Cain, who by then had already suspended his presidential campaign, appeared at a Republican rally and fundraiser in Oklahoma City. […]
