Marian Cooksey Since no Democrat filed to run in the district, covering most of northwest Edmond, the winner of the primary will take the seat. Rep. Marian Cooksey has been in office since 2004, when she beat another incumbent Republican. Previously, she served as deputy chief of staff to then-Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin. Cooksey said […]
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Identity crisis
Senate Bill 1569, authored by none other than Sen. Ralph Shortey (he of fetus-food bill notoriety) requires candidates in Oklahoma’s presidential primaries to present the state Election Board with a photo ID and proof that they satisfy all requirements for office. Cue the “natural-born citizen” arguments. In a news statement on the bill’s passage, Shortey […]
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Testing, testing
Critics say the requirement, part of the Achieving Classroom Excellence initiative, places too much importance on the tests. Among them is state Rep. Fred Jordan, co-author of legislation to eliminate the graduation requirement. He said the requirement fails to account for some students’ extenuating circumstances. “We’re talking about kids who have zero support from their […]
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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 […]
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There’s something about Mary
“Observers say she’s done so successfully, acting cautiously and avoiding the most polarizing Tea Party issues.” Significantly, Fallin’s office noted the story in a news release, perhaps an indication that the governor is comfortable denying the tea party’s more contentious crusades.
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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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CFN Photo Op of the Week
Speaking of Mayor Cornett, the same day he praised city residents for shedding 1 million pounds, he found time to feed elephants at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Would Cornett, a Republican, be so willing to feed a donkey, the symbol of the Democratic Party?
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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. […]
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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. […]