Dem folks have a sense of humor
With presidential candidate John McCain popping into town tonight for a $2,300 per plate fundraiser, the Democrats showed a sense of humor by putting together a “No Third Term” rally at the same time...
View ArticleLast Day Drama in the Senate!
Gotta love the Legislature. The Senate bell that signifies a vote is underway has been ringing in vain for for hours, after Senate Democrats decided to take a powder en masse. The whole lot of them...
View ArticleMore Senate Drama
The Senate Republicans apparently want to pass SB 980 really badly. The vote is still open; four senators have not voted. I’m hearing that they will send a plane to fetch Sen. Steve Russell, R-Oklahoma...
View ArticleHere’s a perplexing press release
The Senate Republican majority just issued a press release explaining why they have held the vote open on Senate Bill 980 for about three hours now. Majority Floor Leader Todd Lamb criticizes Senate...
View ArticleRare: Dems touting health law
It happens so rarely, it makes news: A few Democratic candidates have started to run television ads daring to defend President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
View ArticleDemocrats demand changes in Obama-GOP tax deal
Disappointed Democratic congressional leaders demanded changes in the White House’s tax deal with Republicans on Tuesday despite a spirited argument by President Barack Obama that concessions were...
View ArticleDemocrats hope to retain 2nd district seat
Three eastern Oklahoma Democrats are battling to keep the state’s Second Congressional District in its party’s hands this year.
View ArticleDemocrat, GOP decisions hinge on runoff
State voters return to the polls Tuesday for the midterm primary runoff election.
View ArticleDemocrats seek relief from health law penalties
The official sign-up season for President Barack Obama’s health care law may be over, but leading congressional Democrats say millions of Americans facing new tax penalties deserve a second chance.
View ArticleOkla. Democratic, Republican party chairs up for grabs
With the 2016 presidential election cycle ramping up, the chairmanships of both the Oklahoma Republican and Democratic parties are up for grabs.
View ArticleTop Dem claims legislative wins
The state House of Representatives’ top Democrat said his caucus had a significant effect on the Republican-led Legislature in key votes this session.
View ArticleShared goals: Both parties see hope for more seats in Legislature
As the 2016 campaign season approaches, both political parties are trying to deal with a significant turnover in the state Legislature.
View ArticleDemocrats ramp up for Oklahoma primary
The Democratic primary, just two weeks away, is spurring political activity in Oklahoma.
View ArticleAfter Democrats flip two districts, Republicans blame scandals
Democrats managed to flip two legislative seats during special elections on Tuesday, and members of each party said that illustrated voters have turned against the Republicans.
View ArticleHouse Dems get earful from voters on budget woes
House Democrats broke from their summer dismissal and held a public forum on the state budget.
View ArticleDems still after gross production tax increase
Oklahoma House Democrats said they will continue their push for higher oil and gas taxes during the year's third legislative session.
View ArticleDemocrats’ budget proposal includes funding for Medicaid expansion
Democrats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives have outlined a proposed budget for the state that would include income tax rate hikes for high-wage earners and acceptance of $900 million in federal...
View ArticleRare: Dems touting health law
It happens so rarely, it makes news: A few Democratic candidates have started to run television ads daring to defend President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
View ArticleDemocrats demand changes in Obama-GOP tax deal
Disappointed Democratic congressional leaders demanded changes in the White House’s tax deal with Republicans on Tuesday despite a spirited argument by President Barack Obama that concessions were...
View ArticleDemocrats hope to retain 2nd district seat
Three eastern Oklahoma Democrats are battling to keep the state’s Second Congressional District in its party’s hands this year.
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