Mike Turpen Endorses Ryan Leonard for AG

Former Oklahoma Democratic Party chairman and state Attorney General Mike Turpen endorsed Republican Ryan Leonard for AG. Ryan Leonard is one of two Republicans running for Attorney General - Scott Pruitt is the other, and Jim Priest is the Democrat candida...

Voter Education Rally - Friday

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Rick Santelli: "Stop Spending! Stop Spending! Stop Spending!"

CNBC's Rick Santelli: Santelli's on-air rant on February 19th, 2009, is widely credited with helping to spark the Tea Party moveme...

Voter Education Is Important

Voting is a tremendous privilege, honor, and responsibility. We, as Oklahomans and Americans, actually pick who our next political leaders will be. We, as voters, select people to represent us in government at all levels, whether it’s at City Hall, the State Capitol, or in Washington D.C. As many people are aware, this is an election year.  Television ads are already running, advocating one...

Dead at 92: West Virginia's Sen. Robert Byrd

92 year old U.S. Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) passed away early this morning. Byrd had served in the Senate for over 51 years - the longest tenure in history. As President Pro Tempore of the Senate, he was third in line for the Presidency (behind Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi). As a young man,...

The Conservative View: Blood From A Turnip

This week's Conservative View, by Adair County Commissioner Russell Turner (R-Stilwell).  The Conservative View by Russell Turner Blood From A Turnip One of the biggest flaws in our political system is the fact that many of the people that we elect to represent us have never had their own money at risk or have run a business of any kind. One of the founding fathers once said that...

Pinnell New OKGOP Chair, Brogdon Wins Straw Poll

At the OKGOP State Committee meeting today, Matt Pinnell was elected the new State Chairman without opposition. Our congratulations to Matt on winning! After the State Committee meeting, a gubernatorial candidate forum and straw poll was held. Candidates Mary Fallin, Randy Brogdon, Robert Hubbard, and Roger Jackson were...

USS Oklahoma Mast Arrives at Muskogee's War Memorial Park

Perseverance pays off - a perfect example was the recent acquisition of the mast from the USS Oklahoma by Muskogee's War Memorial Park.  This historical artifact made the long trip from Pearl Harbor in Hawaii to its new home.  But the process was not an easy one according to museum director, Rick Dennis. "Honestly...

Arnett: "Let Afghanistan take care of Afghanistan"

Republican congressional candidate Dan Arnett made the following statement in an article in the Sunday edition of the McAlester News-Capital. “In Arizona, the government isn’t protecting our border,”  Arnett said. “That’s an area where the government isn’t doing its job. I would like to see the government step up and...

Switzer to appear at Jett fundraiser

Kaye Beach at AxXiom for Liberty is reporting that Barry Switzer is appearing at a fundraiser tomorrow night for State Rep. Shane Jett's congressional campaign. Switzer has drawn fire for his involvement in the highway traffic "spy" cam controversy (click here for Mike McCarville's excellent coverage). Jett had not previously...

Pawlenty To Campaign for Fallin

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is coming to Oklahoma City tomorrow to campaign for Congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate Mary Fallin. Fallin was endorsed by Sarah Palin on Thursday. Fallin is running in the GOP primary, against State Sen. Randy Brogdon, and businessmen Robert Hubbard and Roger Jacks...

If Israel Goes Down We All Go Down

If Israel goes down, we all go down Anger over Gaza is a distraction. We cannot forget that Israel is the West's best ally in a turbulent region By José María Aznar For far too long now it has been unfashionable in Europe to speak up for Israel. In the wake of the recent incident on board a ship full of anti-Israeli activists in the Mediterranean, it is hard to think of a more unpopular cause to champion. In...

Pinnell Touts Growing Support

Dear State Committee Member, In recent days you should have received an email from me, and you will receive a letter soon letting you know that I want to be your next Oklahoma State Republican Party Chair. My communications are intended to tell you a little more about me, and why my qualifications make me the best choice...

The Conservative View: The Big Wave

This week's Conservative View, by Adair County Commissioner Russell Turner (R-Stilwell). The Conservative View by Russell Turner The Big Wave Over the past week most Americans have been watching the oil spill off the gulf coast. It is a sad fact that the damage from the oil spill will be felt for years. Time will tell if the oil company British Petroleum was negligent or not, but I am...

BREAKING: Palin Endorses Fallin in OK Governor Race

In a Facebook "bulk" endorsement post today, former Alaska Governor, 2008 GOP Vice Presidential nominee, and overall conservative political heavyweight Sarah Palin endorsed Mary Fallin in the race for Oklahoma Governor. Mary Fallin is another strong, smart conservative who I am proud to support. Mary is running for Governor...

Must Read: NRA Sells Out First Amendment

Politico: "House Democrats have offered to exempt the National Rifle Association from a sweeping campaign-finance bill, removing a major obstacle in the push to roll back the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling." RedState:Yet Again the NRA Sells Out Freedom to the Democrats Deja Vu: the NRA and the Democratic crocodiles National Rifle Association’s First Amendment Sello...

Campaign Contributions from 2010 Statewide Candidates

According to ethics reports on FollowTheMoney.org, the candidates below contributed the following amounts to Republican and Democrat candidates. A few candidates are not listed as having donated to campaigns. Some of these are interesting.State Auditor and InspectorState Auditor Steve Burrage (D) - incumbent$37,500 to 16 Democrat candidates/committees$500 to one Republican candidateDavid Hanigar (R)...

The Conservative View: The Black Hole

This week's Conservative View, by Adair County Commissioner Russell Turner (R-Stilwell).The Conservative Viewby Russell TurnerThe Black HoleI have always had an interest in science and astronomy. The study of our universe and the dynamics involved should be of interest to anyone who wants to see the bigger picture of our existence, one of the most intriguing phenomena is that of a black...

Pinnell Announces for OKGOP Chair

Following the announcement of Gary Jones' pending resignation, Matt Pinnell has thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Jones. Dear State Committee Member,As you may know, Gary Jones, our Republican State Chairman, has decided to step aside and run for statewide office. As such, there will be a State Committee vote...

Gary Jones Resigning as OKGOP Chairman

Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Gary Jones, who filed to run for State Auditor on Wednesday, is stepping down from his position with the party in order to run his campaign.Perhaps part of the impetus for Jones' decision to run was that a survey conducted by SoonerPoll found Jones leading Democrat incumbent Steve Burrage...

Candidate Filing Roundup

Filing for office has closed here in Oklahoma, and 586 candidates signed up for federal, state, and judicial offices.156 candidates were Democrats, 15 were Independent, 205 were Republicans, and 210 filed for non-partisan judicial offices.Federal RacesU.S. Senator Tom Coburn (R-Muskogee) drew six opponents - two Democrats,...

Lamons Won't Seek Reelection

Four-term State Rep. Lucky Lamons (D-Tulsa) has decided to not run for a fifth term. A former Tulsa police officer, Lamons told the Tulsa World that it is time "for my life to go in another direction."As of this morning, no one has filed for House District 66, the seat Lamons will be vacating.You can keep an eye on candidate...

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

"Fight Socialism - Buy a Ford"Picture taken by a reader, Paul Holybee, at Eufaula Ford. If you have a picture, story, or tip, submit it to muskogeepolitico@gmail.c...

Is Boren a Democrat? Jim Wilson Says "No"

Patrick McGuigan of CapitolBeatOK.com interviewed State Sen. Jim Wilson today, after he filed to run against Congressman Dan Boren. Wilson had some interesting words to say about Boren.Wilson said, "I can’t outspend him." He continued, "I've been pleasantly surprised at how much of a backlash there has been" against Boren's...

Boren Endorsed by Pro-Life Groups

2nd District Congressman Dan Boren (D-Muskogee) picked up two pro-life endorsements today for the Democratic primary. Pro-Life Democrat From Oklahoma Gets Rare Pro-Life Support, Opposed HCR Bill Oklahoma City, OK (LifeNews.com) -- When a coalition of pro-life Democrats walked out on the pro-life groups which strenuously...

Candidate Filing Information from Twitter

For the latest, up-to-the-minute information on candidate filings, follow the #okelections hashtag on Twitter.The feed is posted on my Twitter Feeds page. While you're at it, if you are on Twitter, follow me he...

Candidate Filing 2010

Today was the first of the three day filing period for candidates here in Oklahoma. 391 individuals filed today, for offices ranging from district judge, to Governor, to United State Senate.Of the candidates, 157 were non-partisan (running for District Judge or Associate District Judge), 96 were Democrats, 134 were Republicans,...