Toby Keith on Vet Controversy
Oklahoma country singer Toby Keith was asked at the National Press Club on Tuesday about the controversy over a Department of Homeland Security memo warning that former U.S. troops may be targeted for recruiting by right-wing extremist groups.
Here is the question: “What do you think about the officials who say young soldiers coming back from combat zones are dangerous?”
“Well they are dangerous,” Keith said. “Make no mistake about it. They are. But they’re not dangerous to this society. We’ve been bringing veterans back home for years and years and years and years.…
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Inhofe on Earth Day
Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, who is known in Washington as the leading skeptic of global warming, gives his views on Earth Day. Two other senators also weigh in.…
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Tom Cole on His Town Meetings
Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, says in a column that President Barack Obama is changing America’s basic characteristics.
“During the past two weeks I hosted a series of town halls throughout the Fourth District. These meetings were an important opportunity for me to listen, take questions and provide answers directly to my constituents. While the questions were diverse, a sizable number of them revolved around policies that the President has proposed or implemented since taking office. Many Oklahomans are deeply concerned over the President’s out of control spending, as well as with his apparent neglect of our nation’s military.…
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Watts ponders gubernatorial bid
J.C. Watts says he will let Oklahomans know in about a month whether he will run for governor in 2010.
“I’m not looking to play with this decision or play politics with it,” Watts said. “It’s a serious decision for my family and me. It’s a serious decision for any candidate.
“I’m just being open to listening to old and trusted friends who understand Oklahoma values and understand my values and understand who we are as a Republican Party and where we want to go with the party,” he said.…
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Watts ponders gubernatorial bid
J.C. Watts says he will let Oklahomans know in about a month whether he will run for governor in 2010.
“I’m not looking to play with this decision or play politics with it,” Watts said. “It’s a serious decision for my family and me. It’s a serious decision for any candidate.
“I’m just being open to listening to old and trusted friends who understand Oklahoma values and understand my values and understand who we are as a Republican Party and where we want to go with the party,” he said.…
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Coburn, Fallin Holding Town Hall Meetings
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, has town hall meetings scheduled all over the state next week, while Rep. Mary Fallin, R-Oklahoma City, is holding one in Edmond and one in Seminole.
All the details are at www.wimgo.com.…
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League of Women Voters opposes voter ID
The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma came out today against the voter identification bill that legisaltors approved and is before Gov. Brad Henry.
The group opposes legislation requiring voters to present identification each time they go to the polls, said Gloria Caldwell, a League spokeswoman.
“We strongly urge Governor Henry to veto this legislation,” Caldwell said.
“If there were any evidence of voter impersonation in Oklahoma elections, the League of Women Voters would be first in line supporting this kind of legislation – but proponents cannot identify one single case of voter impersonation in Oklahoma elections,” she said.…
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Lucas, Cole Town Hall Meetings
Oklahoma Congressmen Tom Cole and Frank Lucas have a series of town hall meetings scheduled for the two-week break that begins next week. All of the places, dates and times are available on wimgo.com.…
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