The Gadfly On The Wall
Claunch Versus Johnson: Republican Forrest Claunch and Democrat Willa Johnson face off in the September 11th special general election for the District 1 Oklahoma County Commission seat. Johnson won the Democratic nomination in a stunner, defeating fellow Councilwoman Ann Simank and former State Rep. Debbie Blackburn. As expected, Claunch demolished Bill Hoag to win the GOP nomination. I can't be objective about the race since I'm with Claunch, my friend of more than 50 years. However, one thng is certain: This will be a barn-burner of an election.
Billie Rodely: Longtime friend and former co-worker Billie Rodely, as we reported Friday, has departed the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority and joined Congresswoman Mary Fallin as her communications and special events direct in the Oklahoma City office. Smart move by Fallin. Billie is widely respected and is well known through her professional connections and longtime role as a key member of the Oklahoma City Gridiron's annual spoofs. On The Air: I'll join Ron Black and his "Wild Oklahoma" show Sunday evening at 7 on Fox Sports Radio KEBC-AM 1340 to discuss the presidential candidates and their positions on the 2nd Amendment, among my favorite topics. Fred Thompson: The former U. S. Senator apparently will announce, officially, that he's a candidate for the Republican nomination for president sometime soon. Some pundits say they grow weary of Thompson's posturing without an announcement, but it seems to me the average voter has yet to even tune in to the race. I'm not yet impressed with the quality of Thompson's pre-announcement operation, but we'll see how it pans out. Still Get Questions...about Army Captain Kevin Calvey, former Oklahoma House member, and his long-silent blog on http://www.newsok.com/. Last contact, as I reported, Kevin said he'd try to get back to posting when he takes a leave in Baghdad. Meanwhile, nothing since July 6th. Get similar questions about former Congressman Ernest Istook's blog, on which postings are sporadic at best. Grandson Colby Stuck: The Seabee remains in Iraq, on duty in a location he can't disclose. He does report it is hot, the days are long, and he's tired. He'll be back with us near year's end, I hope.
Billie Rodely: Longtime friend and former co-worker Billie Rodely, as we reported Friday, has departed the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority and joined Congresswoman Mary Fallin as her communications and special events direct in the Oklahoma City office. Smart move by Fallin. Billie is widely respected and is well known through her professional connections and longtime role as a key member of the Oklahoma City Gridiron's annual spoofs. On The Air: I'll join Ron Black and his "Wild Oklahoma" show Sunday evening at 7 on Fox Sports Radio KEBC-AM 1340 to discuss the presidential candidates and their positions on the 2nd Amendment, among my favorite topics. Fred Thompson: The former U. S. Senator apparently will announce, officially, that he's a candidate for the Republican nomination for president sometime soon. Some pundits say they grow weary of Thompson's posturing without an announcement, but it seems to me the average voter has yet to even tune in to the race. I'm not yet impressed with the quality of Thompson's pre-announcement operation, but we'll see how it pans out. Still Get Questions...about Army Captain Kevin Calvey, former Oklahoma House member, and his long-silent blog on http://www.newsok.com/. Last contact, as I reported, Kevin said he'd try to get back to posting when he takes a leave in Baghdad. Meanwhile, nothing since July 6th. Get similar questions about former Congressman Ernest Istook's blog, on which postings are sporadic at best. Grandson Colby Stuck: The Seabee remains in Iraq, on duty in a location he can't disclose. He does report it is hot, the days are long, and he's tired. He'll be back with us near year's end, I hope.
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