It appears that in a campaign email to supporters in late August, Randy Brogdon for Governor campaign sent a botched video showing Brogdon on a background that didn’t correspond with the campaign message. Reports indicate emails received Aug. 27 include links that connect to a website offering discounts from a home alarm company, possibly because the campaign purchased...

Former State Rep. Kevin Calvey, a Republican, will seek his party’s nomination in 2010. His announcement Mar. 4 came as U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin (OK-5) said that she would not seek reelection. Calvey, who ran against Fallin in 2006, is perhaps best known for his service in the Iraq war during the 2007 troop surge, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Before deploying...

Just over a month since Lt. Gov. Jeri Askins, OU ‘75, announced she would enter into a Gubanatorial campaign, U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin is throwing her hat in the ring, as well. Fallin announced Feb. 28 at the Oklahoma GOP County Convention that Oklahoma needs steady leadership in shaky economic times. “We need a new voice for the state of Oklahoma,” Fallin said, “and...

After witnessing one of the longest campaign cycles in American history, signs show that another could be around the corner. Nationally, Gov. Sarah Palin, Gov. Mike Huckabee and Gov. Mitt Romney are hotly advocated for a Presidential run in 2012 for the Republican party. President-elect Barack Obama, of course, will likely take the Democratic nomination. Closer to home,...

Tensions rise as voters prepare to cast their ballot indicating that supporters are preparing for a fight. In the final days, some students have noticed a change in tone among the opposition. “I’ve noticed a shift in strategy for sure,” Katie Thompson, OU ‘12, said. “Not only has the Cleavland Co. GOP contacted me like crazy, democrats have been attacking me...