The Republican Party of Tulsa County is hosting a politically fun function featuring the televised presidential debate tonight. This is the second time for the County Party to host a televised debate function which this night will also feature an exit Straw Poll. A local television station will gather focus group feedback* after the event.
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All Republicans are invited for this 2016 meet-up event and Republican County Chairman Mike Ford asks, “Why sit around the house and watch it by yourself? Let’s have some fun!”
Former Iran president admits country sought nuclear weapons
By Staff Report
A MILITARY truck carrying a missile and a picture of Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drives in a parade marking the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war in Tehran. (photo credit: REUTERS via The Jerusalem Post)
Former Iranian president Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani indirectly admitted that his country started a nuclear weapons program during the Iran-Iraq war which has continued to the present.
According to interviews Rafsanjani gave to Iranian media in recent days and monitored by The Jerusalem Post.
“The regime was looking to acquire [a] nuclear bomb when it initiated its nuclear program and has never abandoned the idea,” said the Iranian opposition group, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) in an article posted late Tuesday on its website. It included key points from the interview Rafsanjani gave state news agency IRNA on Monday.
Senate objects to EPA power regulations
By Staff Report
Sen. James Lankford
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined with 47 Senators today to co-sponsor a resolution to disapprove of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Clean Power Plan regulations for existing power sources.
Lankford spoke out against the Clean Power Plan in an energy speech on the floor of the Senate recently. He said, “It seems to be another day for the EPA to release massive regulations. People wonder why food costs more, products cost more and why energy costs more. I’ll tell you why, this ever growing regulation on the basic cost of energy. It changes the cost of everything.
Perine, Mixon run over Texas Tech
By Greg Duke, Tulsa Today
OU cornerback Zack Sanchez is wheeled off the field after suffering an ankle injury on the first play against Texas Tech Saturday in Norman.
OU running backs Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon combined for 405 rushing yards and six touchdowns as the Sooners cruised to a 63-27 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday in Norman.
Perine, who set the NCAA single game rushing yardage record against Kansas last year, carried the ball 23 times for 201 yards and four touchdowns, while Mixon added two scores and a career best 154 yards on 16 carries. Mixon averaged an eye-popping 9.6 yards per carry, Perine averaged 8.7. Quarterback Baker Mayfield had an efficient day throwing the ball, going 15-22 for 212 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.
John Fitzpatrick announces for Tulsa County Sheriff
By Staff Report
John Fitzpatrick
Conservative Republican John Fitzpatrick, a lifelong Tulsa resident and Tulsa Police Reservist with over fourteen years of service to the country as a Tulsa Air National Guard fighter pilot, will seek to replace Sheriff Stanley Glanz next year.
Fitzpatrick, a Tulsa native with a strong personal commitment to both city and county municipalities, brings a portfolio of leadership and teamwork that began with his service in the United States Air Force. A “Top Gun” graduate of the Air National Guard’s Fighter Weapons Instructor School, Fitzpatrick served fourteen years as a fighter pilot in the Air National Guard with Tulsa’s 125th Tactical Fighter Squadron.