AP FACT CHECK: Clinton, Sanders revise history

By David Arnett

Democratic presidential candidates from left, former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, Sen. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, Hillary Rodham Clinton, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, and former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee take the stage before the CNN Democratic presidential debate Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Analysis: The Associated Press (AP) is reporting today that Hillary Rodham Clinton revised history in the Democratic debate when insisting she’s not a flip-flopper on a trade deal she promoted as secretary of state but turned against as a presidential candidate.

Bernie Sanders overstated the share of wealth being taken by the richest Americans, a subject that goes to the core of his campaign.

The AP took a detailed look at some of the claims in the debate and how they compare with the facts. That review reflects a Gallup Poll earlier in the month asking how people in each party view government.

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Thunder warning issued for BOK Center

By Rich Lohman, Tulsa Today

It’s October, and with the coming of the changing leaves and cooler weather also brings a chance of thunder to the beautiful BOK Center.

That is the annual visit of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder to Tulsa for their annual exhibition game, this year against the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is set for 7pm on Tuesday. The game with the Mavericks will be the seventh in a row for the Thunder, who have included Tulsa on their exhibition schedule every year that the BOK Center has been open.

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Democrats are socialists – next question

By David Arnett

DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Editorial: The Hill is reporting today that Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz dodged questions on Sunday about whether Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’s description of himself as a “socialist” would hurt the Democratic Party. She has previously refused, also in national broadcast interviews, to define a difference between the National Democratic Party and socialism generally.

If you can’t define a difference – you are one.

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Oklahoma Republican Party chooses new chairman

By Staff Report

New OK GOP Chairperson and Chair of OK Federation of Republican Women, Pam Pollard

NewsOK.com is reporting today, “after a flap involving extra cast ballots, the Oklahoma Republican Party named Pam Pollard as its new chairman after she received 163 votes at the Oklahoma Republican Party State Committee meeting Sunday afternoon.

“Estela Hernandez, the interim chairman, received 115 votes, while Robert Hubbard came in with 77 votes.”

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House votes to end ban on oil exports

By Staff Report

Both Oklahoma Senators are praising U.S. House Legislation (HR 702) to lift the 40-year-old ban on U.S. crude oil exports. The bill passed with a vote of 261-159. The ban policy originated in the 1970s, when global shortages and the Arab oil embargo led the U.S. to closely guard its own supply, but many say it has outlived its usefulness at a time when U.S. oil-and-gas production has reached record highs.

Senator Lankford said, “The House’s strong bipartisan vote to lift the ban on oil exports sends a powerful message that the American people want policies that will provide more jobs and a stronger economy. Oklahomans know that a consistent energy market means consistent energy jobs. Responsible and safe crude oil exports should not be blocked due to extreme ideology. The time is right to remove this antiquated barrier for domestic energy production.”

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