District 2 Republican Congressional Debate tonight

Rogers State University Public TV and the Claremore Daily Progress are hosting a live, televised debate this evening with the Republican candidates for the 2nd Congressional District. "This is the first major debate in this race, and I am excited to have this opportunity to share my message with the voters of the 2nd District,"...

Romney and Gingrich: "Who's on First?"

Contrary to what the title might seem to indicate, this post isn't about who is the front-runner in the GOP presidential race. Instead, it takes a slight break from actual political news... Check out this video someone put together, featuring Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich "performing" Abbott and Costello's classic sketch 'Who's on first?' Enj...

Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich

Former presidential candidate Herman Cain announced today via Twitter that he is endorsing Newt Gingrich for President. The news came via a tweet Cain posted at 9:19pm EST, that read "I am officially endorsing @NewtGingrich for President of the United States!" After dropping out of the race in early December, Cain was noncommittal...

1,000 Days Without a Budget

Yesterday marked 1,000 days since the U.S. Senate passed a budge...

Three candidates, three states: Newt takes South Carolina

Rick Santorum learned this week that he actually did squeak out a 34-vote victory in the Iowa Caucus. Mitt Romney held on to a commanding lead in New Hampshire, and won the first-in-the-nation primary. Now, in a very apropos manner, given how turbulent this race has been, Newt Gingrich has taken a dominating lead, and...

Faught invites voters to submit questions

George Faught Invites Voters to 'Join the Conversation'Asks voters of the 2nd District to share the issues that are most important to them (Muskogee, OK)  George Faught, candidate for U.S. Congress in Oklahoma’s 2nd District, announced the launch of a “Join the Conversation” initiative on his website and social media. Faught...

A Blogging Milestone: 100,000 Visits

This morning, someone from Phoenix, Arizona, became 'Visitor #100,000' to MuskogeePolitico.com. In just under three and a half years, this blog has had 1,092 posts, 869 comments, and now over 100,000 hits. I have greatly enjoyed my blogging experience, and look forward to more to come in the future. Thank you so much for...

'In order to spend less...'

from TobyToons....

The Miracle of Life

Today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day - my church played this powerful video this morning. Please take a few moments and watch this. For an HD version, click he...

Reynolds files bill to restrict state hiring of ex-legislators

Bill Filed to Ban Lawmakers from Most State Jobs OKLAHOMA CITY (January 9, 2012) – State Rep. Mike Reynolds has filed legislation to eliminate loopholes that allow state lawmakers to accept high-paying state jobs after leaving the Oklahoma Legislature. House Bill 2194 would make it illegal for any Oklahoma lawmaker to take...

First votes from NH: Dixville Notch and Hart's Location

Political novelties Dixville Notch and Hart's Location, two tiny hamlets in New Hampshire, have cast their votes in the GOP primary. The communities are allowed by law to open voting right after midnight, and close when all registered voters complete voting (usually within minutes). The GOP primary results from the two "first...

Pinnell: isn't it our job to grow the GOP?

Moving in Massby Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Matt Pinnell "If we move in mass, be it ever so circuitously, we shall attain our object; but if we break into squads, everyone pursuing the path he thinks most direct, we become an easy conquest to those who can now barely hold us in check." --Thomas Jefferson, 1811 It's...

'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous', Oklahoma Education edition

Americans For Prosperity Oklahoma recently released the following video, highlighting what they call excessive salaries among Oklahoma school superintendents. AFP-OK State Director Stuart Jolly pointed out that 202 Oklahoma superintendents make over $100,000 per year. "22 school superintendents made more than $147,000, which is the salary of Governor Mary Fallin," Jolly said. The video compares...

OKGOP has second best off-year fundraising year on record

OKGOP Announces Successful Fundraising Year (Oklahoma City)- Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Matt Pinnell today announced the completion of one of the most successful fundraising years in an off-election year in Oklahoma Republican Party history. Over the course of 2011, the OKGOP set new records for amounts raised in two...

All eyes turn to South Carolina...

After the closer-than-a-hair finish in Iowa, sparked by the Santorum Surge, all eyes are now on South Carolina. After squeaking out a plurality in Iowa by eight votes (which some are already calling into question), Mitt Romney goes into New Hampshire this Tuesday as the overwhelming favorite. The latest Rasmussen poll puts...

Iowa Caucus - final thoughts, predictions

The day has finally arrived - the 2012 presidential primary officially kicks off today with the Iowa Caucuses this evening. Who will emerge as the winners tonight? Let's take a closer look at the candidates. Mitt Romney Mitt Romney should be the clear leader in Iowa. He has the money, the name recognition, the organization,...

Happy New Year!

2011 has now drawn to a close, and as 2012 begins, I'd like to take a few moments to thank you for reading my Musings over the past few years. Writing a blog has been a very enjoyable hobby, but it wouldn't have been as good an experience without you, the readers. As wild and interesting as 2011 was, I think 2012 will surpass it. Keep an eye here for my take on everything that occurs in the...