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<channel><title><![CDATA[Sooner Politics.org - Muskogee Politico]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught]]></link><description><![CDATA[Muskogee Politico]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:34:16 -0500</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Desperate Drummond demands drug test]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/desperate-drummond-demands-drug-test]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/desperate-drummond-demands-drug-test#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:10:43 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/desperate-drummond-demands-drug-test</guid><description><![CDATA[As a sign of how desperate and flailing his campaign is in the closing days of this gubernatorial runoff, Genter Drummond is now demanding that Mike Mazzei submit to the same drug test that he took. It's worth noting that the physician quoted in this press release is a rabid Drummond supporter, who actively mocks Mazzei on social media.I think it's interesting that the Drummond campaign feels that they're losing to someone who, in their mind,&nbsp;simply must be a drug-addled weirdo. That's the  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="940378987899367683" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><p><font size="4">As a sign of how desperate and flailing his campaign is in the closing days of this gubernatorial runoff, Genter Drummond is now demanding that Mike Mazzei submit to the same drug test that he took. It's worth noting that the physician quoted in this press release is a rabid Drummond supporter, who actively mocks Mazzei on social media.</font></p><p><font size="4">I think it's interesting that the Drummond campaign feels that they're losing to someone who, in their mind,&nbsp;<i>simply must</i> be a drug-addled weirdo. That's the clear indication that they're giving off. Childish and unbecoming of someone who wants to be your governor.</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkKjJfmm2kJPGe77Kln6DK4k3Ri3dl2TB3Lzf9obZ8BIHx2AMcc3zcgLWoVIT6I_kvkUH86w7nwMGtjzmlw-Krg_pZ1PvjMZXSxAg6Nn59_zhbIeKWT9kA_vUrXRC_CRcULHeiYQ-KcY2CH7x_op-47UWRuS15AEV-hf_rjPM43sJCXUdpEDsNbKaWpAZ/s1448/1000053952.png" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="1448" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkKjJfmm2kJPGe77Kln6DK4k3Ri3dl2TB3Lzf9obZ8BIHx2AMcc3zcgLWoVIT6I_kvkUH86w7nwMGtjzmlw-Krg_pZ1PvjMZXSxAg6Nn59_zhbIeKWT9kA_vUrXRC_CRcULHeiYQ-KcY2CH7x_op-47UWRuS15AEV-hf_rjPM43sJCXUdpEDsNbKaWpAZ/s320/1000053952.png" width="320"></a></font></div><p style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b>DRUMMOND RELEASES CLEAN HAIR FOLLICLE TEST, CALLS ON MAZZEI TO DO THE SAME</b></font></p><p><font size="4">OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (August 17th) &mdash; Republican candidate for Governor Gentner Drummond today released the results of a clean hair drug test capable of detecting drug use over an approximately 90-day period and challenged Mike Mazzei to take and release the results of the same test.<span></span></font></p><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/desperate-drummond-demands-drug-test.html#more"><font size="4">Read more &raquo;</font></a></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - August 17, 2026 at 08:52AM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/desperate-drummond-demands-drug-test.html">Desperate Drummond demands drug test</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/desperate-drummond-demands-drug-test.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't fall for smears: Win with Quinn on August 25th]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/dont-fall-for-smears-win-with-quinn-on-august-25th]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/dont-fall-for-smears-win-with-quinn-on-august-25th#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:10:33 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/dont-fall-for-smears-win-with-quinn-on-august-25th</guid><description><![CDATA[Marty Quinn, candidate for Insurance Commissioner, has responded to shameful smears by his opponent, attacking Quinn for being born in Arkansas (I wish that was just a joke... as if one can do anything about where you are born!) and for moving to Arkansas to care for aging parents in their final days.Yes, Bob Sullivan and his supporters are attacking Marty Quinn for prioritizing ailing family. That's a real jerk move.I have known Quinn for over fifteen years. He is a man of sincere character and [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="800785639292588002" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7-rGbomQ140vDdWRwdBRO_sYOi_v12DxWYGkNERuU1rPAjluLiBbXWcUJffWNyW0_DdSZSDWJdspRWy_Mq2llhQ3IDVzepJ1SB_DDX_Z7t6i-gF8D0bEseVr-oiaV87iFRSWIla4-Jehd417ok135J2eZQwMl2MrtFqx-4mNvaqdXUQv3uiNUJLm8r5eB/s1448/1000053928.png" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="1448" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7-rGbomQ140vDdWRwdBRO_sYOi_v12DxWYGkNERuU1rPAjluLiBbXWcUJffWNyW0_DdSZSDWJdspRWy_Mq2llhQ3IDVzepJ1SB_DDX_Z7t6i-gF8D0bEseVr-oiaV87iFRSWIla4-Jehd417ok135J2eZQwMl2MrtFqx-4mNvaqdXUQv3uiNUJLm8r5eB/w400-h300/1000053928.png" width="400"></a></font></div><font size="4"><br>Marty Quinn, candidate for Insurance Commissioner, has responded to shameful smears by his opponent, attacking Quinn for being born in Arkansas (I wish that was just a joke... as if one can do anything about where you are born!) and for moving to Arkansas to care for aging parents in their final days.</font><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Yes, Bob Sullivan and his supporters are attacking Marty Quinn <b>for prioritizing ailing family</b>. That's a real jerk move.<br></font><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">I have known Quinn for over fifteen years. He is a man of sincere character and real integrity, the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back if you needed it. He's devoted to his church and his family. This man believes in service and putting others first. He's not the kind of man to malign and besmirch his opposition, because he believes in a positive vision for Oklahoma and setting an example for others.<span></span></font></div><font size="4"></font></div><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/dont-fall-for-smears-win-with-quinn-on.html#more"><font size="4">Read more &raquo;</font></a></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - August 15, 2026 at 05:42PM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/dont-fall-for-smears-win-with-quinn-on.html">Don't fall for smears: Win with Quinn on August 25th</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/dont-fall-for-smears-win-with-quinn-on.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drummond's "Deplorables"]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/drummonds-deplorables]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/drummonds-deplorables#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:10:31 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/drummonds-deplorables</guid><description><![CDATA[I ran across this observation from Karen Hardin of&nbsp;&nbsp;Awake Oklahoma, and it was too good to not pass along:DRUMMOND CALLS SOME REPUBLICANS FASCISTSMuch like the ill-fated statement of Hillary Clinton, when she stated half of Donald Trump's supporters belonged in a "basket of deplorables," so gubernatorial candidate, Gentner Drummond stepped in it big time after he called some Republicans "fascists."Drummond, who is running as a Republican after years of... donating to Democrats, evident [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="829225026547863815" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhill3bNmdkXwSJGweu2NPhhYY2j_NSl-R-_QvEXzHjG-9TY6NtRRC0W6m8LfLN_S_qq6VQSg8PgX8s99_tiuhmRrFz_Sc3zho3McgUaZf-Xd3BTt_qIt3C-iBp8MjC45ZIKJA_2mFCC_7xAWzWGKjlscQZ5l7PfbvH6UVXPfzGyDRZA5fx0rm1vkWAwJiG/s2560/1000053921.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhill3bNmdkXwSJGweu2NPhhYY2j_NSl-R-_QvEXzHjG-9TY6NtRRC0W6m8LfLN_S_qq6VQSg8PgX8s99_tiuhmRrFz_Sc3zho3McgUaZf-Xd3BTt_qIt3C-iBp8MjC45ZIKJA_2mFCC_7xAWzWGKjlscQZ5l7PfbvH6UVXPfzGyDRZA5fx0rm1vkWAwJiG/w400-h300/1000053921.jpg" width="400"></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><br></font></div><font size="4">I ran across this observation from Karen Hardin of&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.awakeoklahoma.com/">Awake Oklahoma</a>, and it was too good to not pass along:</font><div><font size="4"></font><div style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b></b></font></div><blockquote><font size="4"></font><div style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b>DRUMMOND CALLS SOME REPUBLICANS FASCISTS</b></font></div><div style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Much like the ill-fated statement of Hillary Clinton, when she stated half of Donald Trump's supporters belonged in a "basket of deplorables," so gubernatorial candidate, Gentner Drummond stepped in it big time after he called some Republicans "fascists."</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Drummond, who is running as a Republican after years of... <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2025/07/icymi-who-is-real-gentner-drummond.html">donating to Democrats</a>, evidently let his true feelings be known.&nbsp;</font></div></blockquote><div><font size="4"></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"></font><center><font size="4"></font></center></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div></div><font size="4">There's plenty of reasons to oppose Gentner Drummond's candidacy, but you can add <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/op-ed-drummond-antifa-candidate.html">him being the Antifa candidate</a>&nbsp;to the list!</font></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - August 15, 2026 at 04:37PM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/drummonds-deplorables.html">Drummond's "Deplorables"</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/drummonds-deplorables.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Merrick Rep. Jim Shaw endorse Mazzei for Governor]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/jake-merrick-rep-jim-shaw-endorse-mazzei-for-governor]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/jake-merrick-rep-jim-shaw-endorse-mazzei-for-governor#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:10:29 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/jake-merrick-rep-jim-shaw-endorse-mazzei-for-governor</guid><description><![CDATA[As the runoff election draws closer, Mike Mazzei continues to win endorsements from grassroots conservative activists and legislators across the state. Two of the latest are conservative champion State Rep. Jim Shaw (R-Chandler) and Jake Merrick, who placed fourth in the June primary for governor. are choosing Mazzei over a floundering Gentner Drummond who is increasingly appealing to moderates and liberals with his campaign rhetoric.Merrick made his support known in this video released on the 1 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="806396380402073810" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><p><font size="4"></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBydMeImA1G_NVKHAc_B2r6qfaDF2mSK-M5Y_ZCpSRjeu22n8_ZyuD2o0POUhfFlxS3Fy9x9jPJOXto_ugH5vLY_z4NVnbQWEXRPia5KA_Weym2HphhfwowCVZUJApgVwarTcANS3F2KUC-HIRBxqqCQ4ms-pSIvwnrgwo9u76AaQOg-dc_DS4MW0y2eT/s2560/1000053915.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBydMeImA1G_NVKHAc_B2r6qfaDF2mSK-M5Y_ZCpSRjeu22n8_ZyuD2o0POUhfFlxS3Fy9x9jPJOXto_ugH5vLY_z4NVnbQWEXRPia5KA_Weym2HphhfwowCVZUJApgVwarTcANS3F2KUC-HIRBxqqCQ4ms-pSIvwnrgwo9u76AaQOg-dc_DS4MW0y2eT/w400-h300/1000053915.jpg" width="400"></a></font></div><font size="4"><br>As the runoff election draws closer, <b>Mike Mazzei</b> continues to win endorsements from grassroots conservative activists and legislators across the state. Two of the latest are <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/search/label/Jim%20Shaw">conservative champion</a> <b>State Rep. Jim Shaw</b> (R-Chandler) and <b>Jake Merrick</b>, who placed fourth in the June primary for governor. are choosing Mazzei over a floundering Gentner Drummond who is increasingly appealing to moderates and liberals with his <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/op-ed-drummond-antifa-candidate.html">campaign rhetoric</a>.</font><p><font size="4">Merrick made his support known in this video released on the 12th:<span></span></font></p><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/jake-merrick-rep-jim-shaw-endorse.html#more"><font size="4">Read more &raquo;</font></a></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - August 15, 2026 at 03:43PM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/jake-merrick-rep-jim-shaw-endorse.html">Jake Merrick, Rep. Jim Shaw endorse Mazzei for Governor</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/jake-merrick-rep-jim-shaw-endorse.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed: Drummond the Antifa Candidate]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/op-ed-drummond-the-antifa-candidate]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/op-ed-drummond-the-antifa-candidate#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:10:26 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/op-ed-drummond-the-antifa-candidate</guid><description><![CDATA[The Antifa Candidateby James SilbermanLeftists cynically and dishonestly wielding the epithet “fascist” against Republicans has become a feature of modern American politics. Every Republican Presidential nominee since Gerald Ford has faced a version of this accusation. Kamala Harris repeatedly called President Trump a fascist during the 2024 election cycle.But its use is not merely electoral. This particular slander serves another purpose crucial to the Left’s plan: justifying violence and [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="547152583857683509" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1U3f9eeDwfjnavVznKquJH-kJAavoFlIaSaryEFBvoJaB-rtbfyHnKzN7zRYVy0E1TdX30DaglBqrV-7DrbT35iTvtdxBEqhmqGi9acORalpSGhsreXkzs0ZPCF-1bULRnf4EMa_jb1ikfRfGrH33bLp2uicpBw0HIKu43_yHKSrvAcmJhW5wwlmQ5OR/s1846/1000053847.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="1846" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1U3f9eeDwfjnavVznKquJH-kJAavoFlIaSaryEFBvoJaB-rtbfyHnKzN7zRYVy0E1TdX30DaglBqrV-7DrbT35iTvtdxBEqhmqGi9acORalpSGhsreXkzs0ZPCF-1bULRnf4EMa_jb1ikfRfGrH33bLp2uicpBw0HIKu43_yHKSrvAcmJhW5wwlmQ5OR/w400-h219/1000053847.jpg" width="400"></a></font></div><p><font size="4"></font></p><div><font size="4"></font><div><font size="4"></font><div style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b>The Antifa Candidate</b></font></div><font size="4"><i></i></font><div style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><i>by James Silberman</i></font></div></div><div><br></div><div>Leftists cynically and dishonestly wielding the epithet &ldquo;fascist&rdquo; against Republicans has become a feature of modern American politics. Every Republican Presidential nominee since Gerald Ford has faced a version of this accusation. Kamala Harris repeatedly called President Trump a fascist during the 2024 election cycle.</div><div><br></div><div>But its use is not merely electoral. This particular slander serves another purpose crucial to the Left&rsquo;s plan: justifying violence and legal persecution against conservatives. &ldquo;Hey, Fascist! Catch!&rdquo; was engraved on the bullet that took Charlie Kirk from this world. As was said by many following the Kirk assassination, "They don't kill us because they think we're fascists; they call us fascists so they can justify killing us." The 2023 indictments of President Trump and his staff were similarly justified by claiming the defendants deserved jail because of their &ldquo;fascism.&rdquo;</div><div><br></div><div>At a Tuesday forum, Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Gentner Drummond <a href="https://x.com/TheCalvinCooli1/status/2087557300638618014">proclaimed</a> that political parties &ldquo;want the most extreme candidate to be their banner-waver,&rdquo; and that the &ldquo;extreme&rdquo; candidates favored by the GOP are &ldquo;fascists.&rdquo;</div><div><br></div><div>In the following words, I may seem indignant at Drummond&rsquo;s use of the phrase. That is because I am indignant. You should be too. Drummond&rsquo;s reckless accusation plays into a radical, far-left narrative about American conservatives that often puts us in physical danger.&nbsp;<span></span></div></div><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/op-ed-drummond-antifa-candidate.html#more">Read more &raquo;</a></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - August 13, 2026 at 05:12PM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/op-ed-drummond-antifa-candidate.html">Op-ed: Drummond, the Antifa Candidate</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/op-ed-drummond-antifa-candidate.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meadows publishes his 'Charlie's Picks' for 2026 runoff election]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/meadows-publishes-his-charlies-picks-for-2026-runoff-election]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/meadows-publishes-his-charlies-picks-for-2026-runoff-election#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:10:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/meadows-publishes-his-charlies-picks-for-2026-runoff-election</guid><description><![CDATA[Historically one of the highly anticipated "picks" of each election cycle by grassroots conservatives, former Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee chairman (and recent Logan County Commissioner) Charlie Meadows has published&nbsp;his thoughts on the 2026 runoff election. Meadows, who long opined on Oklahoma politics when he was chairman of OCPAC in his famous email newsletters, now has a new podcast, The ABCs of Politics and Culture. Without further ado, here are Charlie's Picks:Char [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="242569284868802589" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2vvkepj4-QvDcZ1uMSB_OE1iNfhAotNbHzHRQilZ9In7KmaKDne4_26NdbGCNDzAz8ZT8cgiOHmJmxB_4z9DSkU3dd6FDuYdv0lHDTiv3ID_DLFIY8vjhGMqShm5Dqckbb7EAddcwBsHxjB1N9NT2RHic_b67uIH4Pb5zMQXLVUhP1Cr6TssO9BGEY7_/s900/1000050387.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="900" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2vvkepj4-QvDcZ1uMSB_OE1iNfhAotNbHzHRQilZ9In7KmaKDne4_26NdbGCNDzAz8ZT8cgiOHmJmxB_4z9DSkU3dd6FDuYdv0lHDTiv3ID_DLFIY8vjhGMqShm5Dqckbb7EAddcwBsHxjB1N9NT2RHic_b67uIH4Pb5zMQXLVUhP1Cr6TssO9BGEY7_/s320/1000050387.jpg" width="320"></a></font></div><font size="4"><br>Historically one of the highly anticipated "picks" of each election cycle by grassroots conservatives, former <a href="https://ocpacaction.com/">Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee</a> chairman (and <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Charlie_Meadows_(Logan_County_Commission,_District_2,_Oklahoma,_candidate_2024)">recent Logan County Commissioner</a>) Charlie Meadows has published&nbsp;his thoughts on the 2026 runoff election. Meadows, who long opined on Oklahoma politics when he was chairman of OCPAC in his famous email newsletters, now has a new podcast, <i><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ABCsOfPoliticsAndCulture">The ABCs of Politics and Culture</a></b></i>. Without further ado, here are <i>Charlie's Picks</i>:</font><div><font size="4"></font><div><font size="4"></font><p style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b>Charlie&rsquo;s Picks 2026 Runoff Election</b></font></p><p><font size="4">Based upon my research I have come up with the candidates that I believe should be elected. Folks reading this may have information about a particular candidate of which I am unaware and therefore have a different opinion which is understandable.&nbsp; Please share this with others. Should you want to contact me my email address is charliemeadows7@gmail.com. Look on the bottom of your voter ID card sent to you from your county election board if you are unsure of the State House, Senate or US Representative districts in which you live. I have done interviews with all of the Statewide candidates on our ABCs of Politics and Culture Podcast which can be found on Facebook, YouTube, X and Rumble. By watching those interviews it may help you make up your mind and understand why I have endorsed them.</font></p><p><font size="4"><b>Governor:&nbsp; <u>MIKE MAZZEI</u></b>&nbsp; This is the most important race on the ballot for a state wide race.<span></span></font></p></div></div><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/meadows-publishes-his-charlies-picks.html#more"><font size="4">Read more &raquo;</font></a></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - August 13, 2026 at 02:45PM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/meadows-publishes-his-charlies-picks.html">Meadows publishes his 'Charlie's Picks' for 2026 runoff election</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/meadows-publishes-his-charlies-picks.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congressman Brecheen on why he supports Marty Quinn for Insurance Commissioner]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/congressman-brecheen-on-why-he-supports-marty-quinn-for-insurance-commissioner]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/congressman-brecheen-on-why-he-supports-marty-quinn-for-insurance-commissioner#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:10:36 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/congressman-brecheen-on-why-he-supports-marty-quinn-for-insurance-commissioner</guid><description><![CDATA[Here's Congressman Josh Brecheen on why he's supporting Marty Quinn for Insurance Commissioner:I agree with Brecheen. Vote for Marty Quinn on August 25th!TRANSCRIPTJosh Brecheen: We are moving to a place in the next several days where you’re gonna be choosing who’s gonna be your next Insurance Commissioner, and I made up my mind many, many months ago. It’s Marty Quinn.Read more »by Muskogee Politico - August 13, 2026 at 12:21PM Congressman Brecheen on why he supports Marty Quinn for Insur [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="503299231644422248" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><p><font size="4"></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8a_vfOQFXRo12N5cbiEY96El05EkOdqfuWGlupAfCVT-cCWdoCoaM6dnOF3DbA8Rbwlhd6iZgKL1_IRzvpCBTlor_wRgqUcg_FnZvmUeN52Q_VaXU1Ui3sghnJzXvAl0W8Kd-Pnpz68pUt20gu-81rxj5yHKYtggcCA3hMi_SDGzb1JfR8yWaEzv_sAq/s1525/1000053839.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1525" data-original-width="1220" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8a_vfOQFXRo12N5cbiEY96El05EkOdqfuWGlupAfCVT-cCWdoCoaM6dnOF3DbA8Rbwlhd6iZgKL1_IRzvpCBTlor_wRgqUcg_FnZvmUeN52Q_VaXU1Ui3sghnJzXvAl0W8Kd-Pnpz68pUt20gu-81rxj5yHKYtggcCA3hMi_SDGzb1JfR8yWaEzv_sAq/s320/1000053839.jpg" width="256"></a></font></div><font size="4"><br>Here's Congressman Josh Brecheen on why he's supporting Marty Quinn for Insurance Commissioner:</font><p><font size="4"></font></p><p><font size="4"></font></p><center></center><p></p><p>I agree with Brecheen. Vote for Marty Quinn on August 25th!</p><p><i>TRANSCRIPT</i></p><p><b><i></i></b></p><blockquote><p><b><i>Josh Brecheen</i></b>: We are moving to a place in the next several days where you&rsquo;re gonna be choosing who&rsquo;s gonna be your next Insurance Commissioner, and I made up my mind many, many months ago. It&rsquo;s Marty Quinn.<span></span></p></blockquote><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/congressman-brecheen-on-why-he-supports.html#more">Read more &raquo;</a></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - August 13, 2026 at 12:21PM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/congressman-brecheen-on-why-he-supports.html">Congressman Brecheen on why he supports Marty Quinn for Insurance Commissioner</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/congressman-brecheen-on-why-he-supports.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muskogee Coca-Cola partner for 'Paint the Nation' America250 initiative unveil downtown mural design]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/muskogee-coca-cola-partner-for-paint-the-nation-america250-initiative-unveil-downtown-mural-design]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/muskogee-coca-cola-partner-for-paint-the-nation-america250-initiative-unveil-downtown-mural-design#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:10:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/muskogee-coca-cola-partner-for-paint-the-nation-america250-initiative-unveil-downtown-mural-design</guid><description><![CDATA[MUSKOGEE UNVEILS DESIGN FOR DOWNTOWN MURAL AS PART OF COCA-COLA'S PAINT THE NATION INITIATIVEMUSKOGEE, OK – (8.12.26) – Love Bottling Company and ABV Agency today unveiled the final design for a mural in downtown Muskogee. The public art project will transform the southwest-facing wall of the Ruth Kelly Studio building into a vibrant tribute to the city's rich history, iconic landmarks and enduring community spirit. The mural is part of Coca-Cola's nationwide Paint the Nation initiative, com [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="825797780566534734" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><p style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b></b></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8BXxhLj4JHBbWCfpGBr1BBPsYvQ13YXCE9nEJ000mnGtT5eWl_gjmU2YZnxHwD7pLkck0IhXEZSvtmdddmWrutK0nXIadwEGwQIaqhk6REOfI4CVxAoXvc642LZkJ15J_kHF4Anrv_sPw925T_Ppqaj1skCzuSA3jbrboFriupjHN3vlnHgY6rjz3t53/s1126/1000053827.png" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="1126" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8BXxhLj4JHBbWCfpGBr1BBPsYvQ13YXCE9nEJ000mnGtT5eWl_gjmU2YZnxHwD7pLkck0IhXEZSvtmdddmWrutK0nXIadwEGwQIaqhk6REOfI4CVxAoXvc642LZkJ15J_kHF4Anrv_sPw925T_Ppqaj1skCzuSA3jbrboFriupjHN3vlnHgY6rjz3t53/w400-h201/1000053827.png" width="400"></a></b></font></div><font size="4"><b><br></b></font><div style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b>MUSKOGEE UNVEILS DESIGN FOR DOWNTOWN MURAL AS PART OF COCA-COLA'S PAINT THE NATION INITIATIVE</b></font></div><p></p><p>MUSKOGEE, OK &ndash; (8.12.26) &ndash; <a href="https://lvbeverages.com/">Love Bottling Company</a> and <a href="https://abvatl.com">ABV Agency</a> today unveiled the final design for a mural in downtown Muskogee. The public art project will transform the southwest-facing wall of the Ruth Kelly Studio building into a vibrant tribute to the city's rich history, iconic landmarks and enduring community spirit. The mural is part of <a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/offerings/coca-cola/america250/murals">Coca-Cola's nationwide Paint the Nation initiative</a>, commemorating America's 250th anniversary.<span></span></p><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/muskogee-coca-cola-partner-for-paint.html#more">Read more &raquo;</a></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - August 12, 2026 at 09:03AM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/muskogee-coca-cola-partner-for-paint.html">Muskogee, Coca-Cola partner for 'Paint the Nation' America250 initiative, unveil downtown mural design</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/muskogee-coca-cola-partner-for-paint.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cong. Brecheen announces 15 town halls across 2nd District]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/cong-brecheen-announces-15-town-halls-across-2nd-district]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/cong-brecheen-announces-15-town-halls-across-2nd-district#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:10:44 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/cong-brecheen-announces-15-town-halls-across-2nd-district</guid><description><![CDATA[Congressman Brecheen Announces August Town HallsOklahoma (August 3rd) – On Monday, Congressman Brecheen announced his August town hall schedule which includes stops in 15 different cities.Monday, August 24th, 20268:00am - 9:00amTishomingo Town HallJohnston County Library116 W. Main St.Tishomingo, OK 7346010:00am - 11:00amDurant Town HallDonald W. Reynolds Library1515 W. Main St.Durant, OK 7470112:00pm - 1:00pmCoalgate Town HallCoal County Public Library115 W. Ohio Ave.Coalgate, OK 745382:00pm  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="249156220232011863" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><p style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b></b></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LD82wZQKmiUSEi4C4T5jjqhPFlQy1nKsOqpEzGVuDdPNM6C8bvS8SBLB64pU4dEAX6E6wiTBSGFimjNrWACrV-WnO0x2CFJCaTReKyXhy30seosB-mA7-uISC0ktvGToTV05912v0MiC8IsF2mNMY-HNjewgBEUod8Lf7uBy5FSWdw0c80nswRNmUpLS/s720/Brecheen%20town%20hall%20graphic.png" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="720" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LD82wZQKmiUSEi4C4T5jjqhPFlQy1nKsOqpEzGVuDdPNM6C8bvS8SBLB64pU4dEAX6E6wiTBSGFimjNrWACrV-WnO0x2CFJCaTReKyXhy30seosB-mA7-uISC0ktvGToTV05912v0MiC8IsF2mNMY-HNjewgBEUod8Lf7uBy5FSWdw0c80nswRNmUpLS/s320/Brecheen%20town%20hall%20graphic.png" width="320"></a></b></font></div><font size="4"><b><br>Congressman Brecheen Announces August Town Halls</b></font><p><font size="4"></font></p><p><font size="4">Oklahoma (August 3rd) &ndash; On Monday, Congressman Brecheen announced his August town hall schedule which includes stops in 15 different cities.</font></p><p><font size="4"><b><u>Monday, August 24th, 2026</u></b></font></p><p><font size="4"><b>8:00am - 9:00am<br>Tishomingo Town Hall<br></b>Johnston County Library<br>116 W. Main St.<br>Tishomingo, OK 73460</font></p><p><font size="4"><b>10:00am - 11:00am<br>Durant Town Hall<br></b>Donald W. Reynolds Library<br>1515 W. Main St.<br>Durant, OK 74701</font></p><p><font size="4"><b>12:00pm - 1:00pm<br>Coalgate Town Hall<br></b>Coal County Public Library<br>115 W. Ohio Ave.<br>Coalgate, OK 74538</font></p><p><font size="4"><b>2:00pm - 3:00pm<br>McAlester Town Hall<br></b>Southeast Expo Center<br>Room 101<br>4500 W. US Highway 270<br>McAlester, OK 74501</font></p><p><font size="4"><b>4:00pm - 5:00pm</b><br><b>Holdenville Town Hall<br></b>Grace M. Pickens Public Library<br>209 E. 9th St.<br>Holdenville, OK 74848</font></p><p><font size="4"><b>6:00pm - 7:00pm<br>Okemah Town Hall<br></b>Okfuskee County Historical Society<br>407 W. Broadway Street<br>Okemah, OK 74859</font></p><p><font size="4"><b><u>Tuesday, August 25th, 2026<span></span></u></b></font></p><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/cong-brecheen-announces-15-town-halls.html#more"><font size="4">Read more &raquo;</font></a></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - August 4, 2026 at 10:03PM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/cong-brecheen-announces-15-town-halls.html">Cong. Brecheen announces 15 town halls across 2nd District</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/08/cong-brecheen-announces-15-town-halls.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump releases video message touting Mike Mazzei for Governor]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/president-trump-releases-video-message-touting-mike-mazzei-for-governor]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/president-trump-releases-video-message-touting-mike-mazzei-for-governor#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:10:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.soonerpolitics.org/faught/president-trump-releases-video-message-touting-mike-mazzei-for-governor</guid><description><![CDATA[President Trump recently recorded a video touting his support of conservative candidate Mike Mazzei in the Republican gubernatorial runoff election:Transcript:&nbsp;A very big hello to Oklahoma, a state that I won big. In fact, 77 out of 77 counties or whatever you happen to call them, but it was 77 out of 77.&nbsp;There's an important runoff election coming up in your state on Tuesday, August 25th. I'm asking all of you to get out and vote for MAGA Warrior Mike Mazzei to be the next governor of [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div id="747111750356843629" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><div align="left" width="100%"><font size="4"></font><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpjBKnizporC0b5yko_T0PQ0XDHMzKHkYFjEPq3VsoDNytrCyhm6dvFx7dWlRoN3-CpYONfXy_5X94AyTLavU2ssDTa8IcpBXFlxZjdDgmVmNfzlrudLLNZwWPnExsNUtb2BBj3Nq1ZwORBqfrVaW2OTvIeq79wU_kwcbYPFIXydbIR23YsOTAGhDWIly/s1136/trump%20mazzei.png" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="1136" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpjBKnizporC0b5yko_T0PQ0XDHMzKHkYFjEPq3VsoDNytrCyhm6dvFx7dWlRoN3-CpYONfXy_5X94AyTLavU2ssDTa8IcpBXFlxZjdDgmVmNfzlrudLLNZwWPnExsNUtb2BBj3Nq1ZwORBqfrVaW2OTvIeq79wU_kwcbYPFIXydbIR23YsOTAGhDWIly/w400-h241/trump%20mazzei.png" width="400"></a></font></div><p><font size="4">President Trump <a href="https://x.com/MazzeiMike/status/2077392773448110409">recently recorded a video</a> touting his support of conservative candidate Mike Mazzei in the Republican gubernatorial runoff election:</font></p><p><font size="4"></font></p><center></center><p></p><p>Transcript:&nbsp;</p><p></p><blockquote><p>A very big hello to Oklahoma, a state that I won big. In fact, 77 out of 77 counties or whatever you happen to call them, but it was 77 out of 77.&nbsp;</p><p>There's an important runoff election coming up in your state on Tuesday, August 25th. I'm asking all of you to get out and vote for MAGA Warrior Mike Mazzei to be the next governor of Oklahoma. And it really is, it's a place that I love. I think it's incredible. Mike has my complete and total endorsement.&nbsp;<span></span></p></blockquote><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/07/president-trump-releases-video-message.html#more">Read more &raquo;</a></div><br><i>by Muskogee Politico - July 29, 2026 at 10:11AM</i><br><font size="4"><br><img border="0" src="https://www.soonerpolitics.org/uploads/1/6/2/2/16224166/jamison-muskogee-politico_orig.jpg" width="250" align="right" style="border:5px solid;"><br><br><br><br></font> <font size="5"><b><a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/07/president-trump-releases-video-message.html">President Trump releases video message touting Mike Mazzei for Governor</a></b></font> <font size="4"><br></font> Click this headline to read the entire article at <a href="https://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2026/07/president-trump-releases-video-message.html"><b>Muskogee Politico</b></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>