This doesn’t mean the seat isn’t safely in Republican hands, but Cole, a veteran congressman, told Roll Call that it often isn’t Oklahomans’ cup of tea to vote with out-of-state groups that promote candidates. This is happening with Tea Party support from the Senate Conservatives Fund and The Madison Project, both of which have endorsed […]
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Cornett, Shadid make mayor bid official
Three-term Mayor Mick Cornett filed his re-election paperwork early Tuesday at the Oklahoma County Election Board, making him the first candidate to enter the race. More candidates are expected to file before Friday’s deadline. Feeling jovial while waiting for his filing to be processed, Cornett joked with election board workers and reporters covering the event. […]
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T.W. Shannon throws hat in Senate race
Coburn is retiring. Shannon joins U.S. Rep. James Lankford (R-Oklahoma City) in the race for Republican nomination. Shannon wrote on his official website: “It’s official: Today I announced my intention to run for the United States Senate.” He did also confirm in a letter to House members that he doesn’t plan on stepping down as […]
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James lankford liberal?
After announcing his bid for Tom Coburn’s soon-to-be vacant senate seat, local Tea Partiers (not to be confused with “partiers”) launched an all-out assault on the fiery, redheaded Republican U.S. Representative of Oklahoma’s 5th District. Apparently, gutting SNAP food stamp benefits, blaming gun violence on “welfare moms” and believing it should be legal to fire […]
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OKC mayor to appear on State of the Union PBS special
Co-anchors Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill will host live political analysis from Mark Shields and David Brooks as Obama addresses a joint session of congress and the Republican response from Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Show analysts include syndicated columnist Shields and New York Times columnist Brooks with panelists Cornett; Scott Smith (R), Mesa, Ariz.; Marilyn […]
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Bridging the gap
He said to David Gregory on NBC’s Meet the Press, “I probably shouldn’t say this, but I seem to have gotten more — well at least as many, maybe more — communications from some of my Democrat friends. … And I’m a pretty partisan Republican.” Even Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) set aside their […]
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Shut ’em down?
Two Oklahoma Republicans — Rep. James Lankford and Rep. Tom Cole — distributed press statements condemning the national health care program while also claiming to keep the government operational through Dec. 15. Some Republicans have said they’re willing to shut down the government if they can defeat Obamacare. Lankford claims he’s “proud” to join his […]
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A modest proposal
These Republicans, thankfully, have made these decisions for us and have written them into law. I’m so thankful for not having to make these decisions for myself. In fact, I propose that similar laws be passed in Oklahoma to protect men’s reproductive health. How about a law that requires men to visit a sex therapist, […]
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Mr. Popular
Credit: Brad Gregg On Reynolds’ newly launched website, shannonforcongress.com, he appears to accuse Shannon of everything short of stealing candy from a baby. The Oklahoma City Republican suggests Shannon took a pair of illegal corporate campaign contributions, has a sorry legislative track record and even has played fast and loose with his claim of being […]
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Getting real
Credit: Brad Gregg His reasoning? Well, as much as he’d “love” to kill the omnibus measure, Coburn just doesn’t think it’s sound political strategy. “I’d be leading the charge if I thought this would work, but it will not work,” he said. “It’s a denial of reality mixed with a whole bunch of hype to […]