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<channel><title><![CDATA[Sooner Politics.org - Patrick McGuigan]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick]]></link><description><![CDATA[Patrick McGuigan]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:51:14 -0500</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Harold Hamm Belongs in the Senate Because Hes the Right Man for the Job]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/harold-hamm-belongs-in-the-senate-because-hes-the-right-man-for-the-job]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/harold-hamm-belongs-in-the-senate-because-hes-the-right-man-for-the-job#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:22:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/harold-hamm-belongs-in-the-senate-because-hes-the-right-man-for-the-job</guid><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY — The discussion about who should fill Oklahoma’s interim Senate seat, left open by Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s departure to lead the Department of Homeland Security, has so far been framed as a question of political loyalty and career… Harold Hamm Belongs in the Senate Because He’s the Right Man for the JobClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="199936527722043837" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">OKLAHOMA CITY &mdash; The discussion about who should fill Oklahoma&rsquo;s interim Senate seat, left open by Sen. Markwayne Mullin&rsquo;s departure to lead the Department of Homeland Security, has so far been framed as a question of political loyalty and career&hellip;<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/townnews/oil/harold-hamm-belongs-in-the-senate-because-he-s-the-right-man-for-the-job/article_3c1b4060-088b-437b-902b-8f887fa2c641.html"><b>Harold Hamm Belongs in the Senate Because He&rsquo;s the Right Man for the Job</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/townnews/oil/harold-hamm-belongs-in-the-senate-because-he-s-the-right-man-for-the-job/article_3c1b4060-088b-437b-902b-8f887fa2c641.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump's Friday night endorsement likely to assure Tulsa Congressman Kevin Hern as GOP nominee for the Mullin seat]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/president-donald-trumps-friday-night-endorsement-likely-to-assure-tulsa-congressman-kevin-hern-as-gop-nominee-for-the-mullin-seat]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/president-donald-trumps-friday-night-endorsement-likely-to-assure-tulsa-congressman-kevin-hern-as-gop-nominee-for-the-mullin-seat#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:22:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/president-donald-trumps-friday-night-endorsement-likely-to-assure-tulsa-congressman-kevin-hern-as-gop-nominee-for-the-mullin-seat</guid><description><![CDATA[Late Friday evening (March 13), President Donald J. Trump announced his endorsement of Kevin Hern for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma. President Donald Trump's Friday night endorsement likely to assure Tulsa Congressman Kevin Hern as GOP nominee for the Mullin seatClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="649335903590368997" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">Late Friday evening (March 13), President Donald J. Trump announced his endorsement of Kevin Hern for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma.<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/government/president-donald-trumps-friday-night-endorsement-likely-to-assure-tulsa-congressman-kevin-hern-as-gop/article_10813ec5-c3e9-4f07-990d-db93a35936a4.html"><b>President Donald Trump's Friday night endorsement likely to assure Tulsa Congressman Kevin Hern as GOP nominee for the Mullin seat</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/government/president-donald-trumps-friday-night-endorsement-likely-to-assure-tulsa-congressman-kevin-hern-as-gop/article_10813ec5-c3e9-4f07-990d-db93a35936a4.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Tulsa's BOK Center 'Pokes win Big 12 wrestling title Sooners finish tenth]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/at-tulsas-bok-center-pokes-win-big-12-wrestling-title-sooners-finish-tenth]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/at-tulsas-bok-center-pokes-win-big-12-wrestling-title-sooners-finish-tenth#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:22:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/at-tulsas-bok-center-pokes-win-big-12-wrestling-title-sooners-finish-tenth</guid><description><![CDATA[Tulsa – The Oklahoma State wrestling program claimed its second consecutive and 57th overall conference championship Saturday night, held at BOK Arena. At Tulsa's BOK Center, 'Pokes win Big 12 wrestling title, Sooners finish tenthClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="758967358345857141" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">Tulsa &ndash; The Oklahoma State wrestling program claimed its second consecutive and 57th overall conference championship Saturday night, held at BOK Arena.<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/sports/at-tulsas-bok-center-pokes-win-big-12-wrestling-title-sooners-finish-tenth/article_46317ac9-834e-4927-83cc-8720544aa0dc.html"><b>At Tulsa's BOK Center, 'Pokes win Big 12 wrestling title, Sooners finish tenth</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/sports/at-tulsas-bok-center-pokes-win-big-12-wrestling-title-sooners-finish-tenth/article_46317ac9-834e-4927-83cc-8720544aa0dc.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Clintons Destroyed Him For What His Father Witnessed]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/the-clintons-destroyed-him-for-what-his-father-witnessed]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/the-clintons-destroyed-him-for-what-his-father-witnessed#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:22:19 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/the-clintons-destroyed-him-for-what-his-father-witnessed</guid><description><![CDATA[I’ve spent eight months investigating Tracy Todd’s case. What I found proves again the Clinton machine destroys anyone who threatens them, regardless of whether they wear a badge, hold office, or just happen to be someone’s son. The Clintons Destroyed Him For What His Father WitnessedClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="387121803555904783" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">I&rsquo;ve spent eight months investigating Tracy Todd&rsquo;s case. What I found proves again the Clinton machine destroys anyone who threatens them, regardless of whether they wear a badge, hold office, or just happen to be someone&rsquo;s son.<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/townnews/legislation/the-clintons-destroyed-him-for-what-his-father-witnessed/article_52833889-83b9-4e13-9949-b256159c749a.html"><b>The Clintons Destroyed Him For What His Father Witnessed</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/townnews/legislation/the-clintons-destroyed-him-for-what-his-father-witnessed/article_52833889-83b9-4e13-9949-b256159c749a.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABLE to Support:  Representative Ellyn Hefner has another good idea]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/able-to-support-representative-ellyn-hefner-has-another-good-idea]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/able-to-support-representative-ellyn-hefner-has-another-good-idea#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:22:28 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/able-to-support-representative-ellyn-hefner-has-another-good-idea</guid><description><![CDATA[Over several years — through editorials, commentaries, and analyses — CityNewsOKC.com has advocated for a sound and successful state government program that enables individuals with disabilities to build up resources necessary to establish modest financial security. ABLE to Support: Representative Ellyn Hefner has another good ideaClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="108009248465164619" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">Over several years &mdash; through editorials, commentaries, and analyses &mdash; CityNewsOKC.com has advocated for a sound and successful state government program that enables individuals with disabilities to build up resources necessary to establish modest financial security.<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/opinion/able-to-support-representative-ellyn-hefner-has-another-good-idea/article_f6c4ea47-48ab-4d01-948b-dfbd101ec28a.html"><b>ABLE to Support: Representative Ellyn Hefner has another good idea</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/opinion/able-to-support-representative-ellyn-hefner-has-another-good-idea/article_f6c4ea47-48ab-4d01-948b-dfbd101ec28a.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon chief refuses to rule out 'boots on ground' in Iran]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/pentagon-chief-refuses-to-rule-out-boots-on-ground-in-iran]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/pentagon-chief-refuses-to-rule-out-boots-on-ground-in-iran#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:22:37 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/pentagon-chief-refuses-to-rule-out-boots-on-ground-in-iran</guid><description><![CDATA[The US defense secretary on Monday declined to rule out putting troops on the ground in Iran and indicated the war launched over the weekend could go on for as long as six weeks. Pentagon chief refuses to rule out 'boots on ground' in IranClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="744684779719473724" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">The US defense secretary on Monday declined to rule out putting troops on the ground in Iran and indicated the war launched over the weekend could go on for as long as six weeks.<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/news/pentagon-chief-refuses-to-rule-out-boots-on-ground-in-iran/article_0ef50a5f-6fa2-52e3-a53c-d223ac4e0710.html"><b>Pentagon chief refuses to rule out 'boots on ground' in Iran</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/news/pentagon-chief-refuses-to-rule-out-boots-on-ground-in-iran/article_0ef50a5f-6fa2-52e3-a53c-d223ac4e0710.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout stocks slide]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/energy-prices-soar-on-iran-war-fallout-stocks-slide]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/energy-prices-soar-on-iran-war-fallout-stocks-slide#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:22:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/energy-prices-soar-on-iran-war-fallout-stocks-slide</guid><description><![CDATA[Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial markets across the globe. Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks slideClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="774860690281761768" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial markets across the globe.<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/business/energy-prices-soar-on-iran-war-fallout-stocks-slide/article_cea2897c-570e-5698-8521-c3010436e969.html"><b>Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks slide</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/business/energy-prices-soar-on-iran-war-fallout-stocks-slide/article_cea2897c-570e-5698-8521-c3010436e969.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Israel attack Iran for repeated violations of nuclear limits dictator Ayatollah Ali Khameinei killed]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/us-and-israel-attack-iran-for-repeated-violations-of-nuclear-limits-dictator-ayatollah-ali-khameinei-killed]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/us-and-israel-attack-iran-for-repeated-violations-of-nuclear-limits-dictator-ayatollah-ali-khameinei-killed#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:22:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/us-and-israel-attack-iran-for-repeated-violations-of-nuclear-limits-dictator-ayatollah-ali-khameinei-killed</guid><description><![CDATA[Military forces of the United States and Israel in the past two days launched operations aimed at destroying once and for end the development of nuclear weapon capabilities by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The first wave of missile and… U.S. and Israel attack Iran for repeated violations of nuclear limits, dictator Ayatollah Ali Khameinei killedClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="796225348811667159" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">Military forces of the United States and Israel in the past two days launched operations aimed at destroying once and for end the development of nuclear weapon capabilities by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The first wave of missile and&hellip;<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/business/u-s-and-israel-attack-iran-for-repeated-violations-of-nuclear-limits-dictator-ayatollah-ali/article_5efc2a89-7313-48ab-b005-c49a38457cd8.html"><b>U.S. and Israel attack Iran for repeated violations of nuclear limits, dictator Ayatollah Ali Khameinei killed</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/business/u-s-and-israel-attack-iran-for-repeated-violations-of-nuclear-limits-dictator-ayatollah-ali/article_5efc2a89-7313-48ab-b005-c49a38457cd8.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's State of the Union 2026 -- 'Mainstream' news pundits give positive vibes; Oklahoma delegation praises it]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/trumps-state-of-the-union-2026-mainstream-news-pundits-give-positive-vibes-oklahoma-delegation-praises-it]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/trumps-state-of-the-union-2026-mainstream-news-pundits-give-positive-vibes-oklahoma-delegation-praises-it#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:22:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/trumps-state-of-the-union-2026-mainstream-news-pundits-give-positive-vibes-oklahoma-delegation-praises-it</guid><description><![CDATA[Reported from Oklahoma City -- President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history, running one hour and 50 minutes. Trump's State of the Union 2026 -- 'Mainstream' news pundits give positive vibes; Oklahoma delegation praises itClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="671909665614211227" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">Reported from Oklahoma City -- President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history, running one hour and 50 minutes.<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/criminal_justice/trumps-state-of-the-union-2026----mainstream-news-pundits-give-positive-vibes/article_621688f2-65ed-407f-9fe2-91a63f34cb41.html"><b>Trump's State of the Union 2026 -- 'Mainstream' news pundits give positive vibes; Oklahoma delegation praises it</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/criminal_justice/trumps-state-of-the-union-2026----mainstream-news-pundits-give-positive-vibes/article_621688f2-65ed-407f-9fe2-91a63f34cb41.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michel Buthion acclaimed Oklahoma restauranteur passes away -- A Fond Farwell]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/michel-buthion-acclaimed-oklahoma-restauranteur-passes-away-a-fond-farwell]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/michel-buthion-acclaimed-oklahoma-restauranteur-passes-away-a-fond-farwell#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:22:27 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/patrick/michel-buthion-acclaimed-oklahoma-restauranteur-passes-away-a-fond-farwell</guid><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City -- Michel Buthion, co-owner of La Baguette Bistro, one of the Sooner State's most acclaimed restaurants, died on Friday, February 6. Michel Buthion, acclaimed Oklahoma restauranteur, passes away -- A Fond FarwellClick on the headline to read the full article at City Sentinel [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="966402401293313717" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/citynewsokc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/39/63917ff2-1946-4e85-b741-136190597074/6823494c7743c.image.png" width="350" align="right"><font size="4">Oklahoma City -- Michel Buthion, co-owner of La Baguette Bistro, one of the Sooner State's most acclaimed restaurants, died on Friday, February 6.<br><br></font> <font size='5"'><a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/opinion/michel-buthion-acclaimed-oklahoma-restauranteur-passes-away----a-fond-farwell/article_b7d4442a-52a5-404e-8c3a-e65144ceba66.html"><b>Michel Buthion, acclaimed Oklahoma restauranteur, passes away -- A Fond Farwell</b></a><br>Click on the headline to read the full article at <a href="https://www.citynewsokc.com/opinion/michel-buthion-acclaimed-oklahoma-restauranteur-passes-away----a-fond-farwell/article_b7d4442a-52a5-404e-8c3a-e65144ceba66.html"><b>City Sentinel</b></a></font></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>