Republican James Lankford is taking his social network campaign for the GOP nomination for Congress in the 5th District to a new level; he's out with a Facebook video, "Three Things You Can Do To Help." The social networks, Facebook and Twitter, appear to' [...] 
Washington ~ The U.S. east coast braced for a new major winter storm Tuesday after record snowfall left thousands of people shivering in the dark without power, transportation paralyzed and the federal government shut down.
Rep. Harold Wright said it is “inappropriate” to use children in state lottery commercials and has filed legislation to stop that exploitation.
Reps. Scott Martin and Lewis Moore today welcomed a number of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, who attended events at the state Capitol commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
A portrait of traditional Native storyteller Te Ata will be formally dedicated today at 1:30 p.m. in the Senate Chamber.
A survey reported in the San Diego Union found that half of students graduating from those top colleges and universities could not name which side our nation fought on in the Second World War. ~ From an article: http://capitolbeatok.com/_webapp_2841143/At_conference,_Boren_decries_'scandalous'_lack_of_historical_knowledge [...] 
Washington ~ In 2013, when President Mitch Daniels, former Indiana governor, is counting his blessings, at the top of his list will be the name of his vice president: Paul Ryan. The former congressman from Wisconsin will have come to office with ideas for steering [...] 
Muskogee Politico has discovered that former 2nd District congressional candidate Kalyn Free has quietly filed an exploratory campaign committee document with the Ethics Commission, but it's unclear what office she might seek. Read all of Jamison Faught's story at www.muskogeepolitico.blogspot.com. [...] 
Numbers Nut: My late father, Millard D. McCarville, was, at his heart, an accountant. He could add, multiply and divide any number or set of numbers in his head at flash speed, no doubt the result of native talent and a Classic Catholic Education circa [...] 
“I came here to meet likeminded folks and exchange ideas. The way that the left refers to us puts on display their utter contempt for average Americans…citizens, small business owners, regular folks. The Mainstream Media no longer practices journalism. Journalism is dead. I am looking [...] 
Read Entire Story At www.politicsdaily.com ~ The Tea Party movement, which right now is holding its first national convention in Nashville, is regarded as a serious and not a fringe group by a majority of Americans (51 percent), according to a Fox [...] 
By Elisabeth Meinecke/Human Events ~ Registration for the first Tea Party Convention started late Thursday afternoon, and the people lining up inside the convention center at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville are already excited about seeing Sarah Palin. 
From World Net Daily ~ The defense fund for a soldier convicted of shooting an al-Qaida operative he reported had tried to attack him has gotten a $50,000 boost thanks to the involvement of radio personality Michael Savage, and his defenders now are planning [...] 
The central fact of the (Obama State of the Union) speech was the contradiction at its heart. It repeatedly asserted that Washington is the answer to everything. At the same time it painted a picture of Washington as a sick and broken place. It was [...] 
From www.tulsaworld.com ~ A measure that would require welfare clients to be tested for drug use passed a Senate panel on Wednesday.
I don’t own a gun, but I may soon purchase one. I would also enroll for additional gun safety training and apply for a concealed carry permit. If people are attacked because of what they look like or dress like or ride, by any kind [...] 
In what might be the first sign of a developing theme in the 2010 Republican primary for governor, Senator Randy Brogdon has attacked Congresswoman Mary Fallin's voting record.
Anyone who remembers my races for Congress will know I always talked about the need to invigorate our space program, which I have called the “gifted/talented program” for government. Since the new Obama budget came out this week, many have asked me what I thought [...] 
The Corporation Commission will furlough employees on eight days through the fiscal year to save about $800,000.
Muskogee Politico today encourages a national polling firm to poll the 2nd District race for Congress. Incumbent Democrat Dan Boren will face the winner of a multi-candidate Republican primary. [...] 
Oklahoma's candidates for governor have raised more than $4 million, their latest finance reports show.
By Patrick McGuigan/CapitolBeatOK ~ Conflict over use of reserve funds now seems likely this legislative session. Although legislative Democrats will play an important role, the clash that began Monday was between Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, a Democrat, and Republicans in the House and [...] 
Tulsa Senator Mike Mazzei will be absent from the Legislature until further notice.
Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland said today she will seek reelection.
Senator Cliff Branan has filed legislation to expand the state’s Rainy Day Fund, a move supported by Governor Henry and Treasurer Scott Meacham.
OU Women's basketball coach Sherri Coale recorded her 301st victory Saturday night as the Lady Sooners defeated Texas Tech.
By Nolan Clay/The Oklahoman ~ The pharmacist who killed a robber is alleging the "crazed” district attorney charged him with murder for political reasons — to get support from black voters.
Oklahomans have more confidence in Republicans to handle the state’s budget crisis but don’t seem to have great faith in either party, according to the most recent Oklahoma Poll published in Sunday's Tulsa World.
California Republican gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman says she wants nothing more to do with a city councilman who described himself as a "proud racist." 
The Oklahoma blogosphere continues to expand. New blogs pop up every day and although few are political in nature, they do reflect how fast folks are flocking to this method of expressing themselves. And among the political blogs, there are a few gaining new respect [...] 
President Obama showed himself at his testiest in the State of the Union when alluding to recent gains by Republicans at the polls. "(A)fter last week, it is clear that campaign fever has come even earlier than usual," he said. But instead of offering to [...] 
Muskogee Politico poses this question in its online poll today: Should Sen. Tom Coburn draw a GOP primary opponent? With just a few votes counted, the answer is "No." You'll find the poll on the right side of the blog.' [...] 
Tonight's House Speaker's Ball has been cancelled due to the ice and snow storm. No word on when it might be rescheduled. [...] 
"I don't recall any president ever attacking the Supreme Court so directly at a State of the Union. Obama's attack was a disgrace that undermines the rule of law." ~ Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, as quoted by Newsmax. ' [...] 
The Oklahoma Legislature is back in session next week, dealing with one of the greatest budget challenges ever. Many have asked why education funding is in danger. Oklahomans were given the impression the lottery would “fix” education. That was the clear point of the advertising [...] 
Discredited Missouri blogger Christopher Arps dishes it out, but can't take it; today, he whines about our earlier story about him and the controversy that follows him. ' [...] 
Norman businessman and attorney Aaron Stiles, a Republican, says he'll try again to be elected to the House District 45 seat now held by Democrat Wallace Collins.
Democrats in the State House today called for swift action on measures to implement commons sense reforms in education, insurance, and public safety in the 2010 Legislative Agenda announced this week.
The Washington Post has published the winning submissions to its yearly contest, in which readers are asked to supply alternate meanings for common words. This comes to us via friend Reid Mullins at KTOK:
Atheists are protesting the U. S. Postal Service stamp honoring Mother Teresa. (How low can they go?)
Missouri blogger Christopher Arps routinely attacks Oklahoma Republicans from his Florissant location. This week, he's been in the news for printing on his Oklahoma Political News Service an unproven (and refuted) allegation about GOP Senate leader Glenn Coffee from former Democratic Party Chairman Ivan Holmes.' [...] 
Cabinet Secretary Oscar Jackson of the Office of Personnel Management sent this email to state employees shortly after 7 a.m.:
The Commissioner of Public Safety, as authorized by the Governor, has announced that state agencies may temporarily reduce services Thursday, January 28, 2010, beginning at 8.a.m. [...] 
From Politics Daily ~ Only 34 percent of Americans give the news media excellent or good marks for serving as a "watchdog of government" during the first year of the Obama administration, according to a Gallup poll conducted Jan. 20-12. Thirty-seven percent say the [...] 
Republican sources in Little Rock tell The McCarville Report Online that Republican Congressman John Boozman will challenge Democratic Senator Blanche Lincoln in a race that could change the political dynamics of Arkansas.
"He's 99 percent go," said a GOP leader.
Boozman’s spokeswoman declined to comment on the [...] 
NOTED QUOTE: President Obama's State of the Union address was poorly thought out, not terribly well executed, and, in the end, tremendously ineffective. It was also terribly inappropriate when he openly encouraged belligerent reaction against the Supreme Court with the Justices sitting in the chamber. [...] 
Governor Henry has declared a state of emergency for all 77 counties in anticipation of a winter storm expected to hit the state Thursday and Friday.“Our hope is the storm will not be as severe as many weather models have predicted, but we will be ready [...] 
The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs today named Michael Carnuccio as its new president effective immediately.
“I am extremely passionate about this organization’s mission to educate Oklahomans consistent with the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and individual initiative,” said Carnuccio. “Across this nation - [...] 
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee today refuted a claim by former Democratic Party Chairman Ivan Holmes in which Holmes alleges an intoxicated Coffee called him at home last week and threatened him.
Coffee's comments came in response to an inquiry from The McCarville Report Online [...] 
Fox is the most trusted television news network in the country, according to a new Public Policy poll. And it wasn't even close. The nationwide survey of 1,151 registered voters January 18-19 found that 49 percent of Americans trusted Fox News, 10 percentage points more' [...] 
Republican James Lankford made it official today that he's a candidate for the GOP nomination for Congress in the 5th District.
Lankford said that “the liberal leaders in Washington, D.C. do not understand the difference between the people working for the government and the government working [...] 
UPDATE: Senator Glenn Coffee said today that a claim by former Democratic Party Chairman Ivan Holmes that Coffee called him last Thursday night is not true. Read that story by going to http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com. "Absolute fiction" is the description today from Governor Henry's office of' [...] 
Former Senator Jim Williamson of Tulsa was named this afternoon as the replacement for Fred Morgan on the Senate staff.
Morgan was named today as the new head of The State Chamber. He has been the general counsel and senior policy advisor to the Senate leadership.
Senate [...] 
Fred Morgan is the new president and CEO of the The State Chamber, it was announced today.
Morgan, now the general counsel and senior policy advisor to the Oklahoma Senate leadership, will take over on April 1st, Chairman of the Board Phil Kennedy said. Morgan replaces [...] 
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