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Texas candidate kicks up controversy by posing nearly nude atop an oil pump
New York Post ^ | 2/23/2022 | Yaron Steinbuch

Posted on 02/23/2022 1:31:36 PM PST by tlozo

A woman running for railroad commissioner in the Lone Star State has raised eyebrows over her racy campaign video — in which she straddles an oil pump wearing little more than a cowboy hat and boots.

“They said I needed money. I have other assets,” GOP lawyer Sarah Stogner, 37, said in a campaign clip posted to TikTok.

Stogner, who posted the steamy video on Super Bowl Sunday, said it was shot in November by a documentary crew she hired for her campaign against incumbent Wayne Christian, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Some friends suggested that she post the video on TikTok to call attention to leaking wells in West Texas, according to the paper.

“I started doing a little digging and was like, wow, this is great,” she told the outlet. “This is how I’m going to communicate to the masses about what’s happening out here, because people are visual.”

Stogner told the paper she decided to release the video because the risk seemed worth it — as a University of Houston poll showed her only a few points behind Christian, who has been bankrolled by oil and gas interests.

“I knew it would be controversial. I didn’t realize it would incite the rage and anger that it did from the press,” she told the Chronicle. Sarah Stogner.

The San Antonio Express-News described the video as “disgraceful” and pulled its endorsement of Stogner.

“We review social media, and Stogner would never have been our pick had the video appeared before we made our recommendation,” the paper said in an editorial.

“It’s painful to rescind a recommendation. But this is an opportunity to reaffirm our principles and expectations,” the editorial board wrote. Sarah Stogner. In the video, Sarah Stogner straddles an oil pump wearing a cowboy hat and boots.

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: americasmoraldecline; politician; texas
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To: tlozo

She’s got my vote.


21 posted on 02/23/2022 1:39:40 PM PST by chuckee
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To: Macoozie

I was going to ask what her husband thought, but I don’t see a ring.


22 posted on 02/23/2022 1:39:56 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: T.B. Yoits

In Texas, the Railroad Commission regulates the oil and gas industry.

About Us

In 2021 the Railroad Commission of Texas celebrated 130 years of serving Texans!
As the state’s oldest regulatory agency, RRC has had a critical role of protecting the interests of the public, and as long as it exists the commissioners and employees will fiercely defend the public’s interests.

The Railroad Commission of Texas was established in 1891 under a constitutional and legislative mandate to prevent discrimination in railroad charges and establish reasonable tariffs. It is the oldest regulatory agency in the state and one of the oldest of its kind in the nation. The Railroad Commission of Texas no longer has any jurisdiction or authority over railroads in Texas, a duty which was transferred to other agencies, with the last of the rail functions transferred to the Texas Department of Transportation in 2005.

The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is the state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline industry, natural gas utilities, the LP-gas industry, and coal and uranium surface mining operations. The Commission exists under provisions of the Texas Constitution and exercises its statutory responsibilities under state and federal laws for regulation and enforcement of the state’s energy industries. The Commission also has regulatory and enforcement responsibilities under federal law including the Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Pipeline Safety Acts, Resource Conservation Recovery Act, and Clean Water Act.


23 posted on 02/23/2022 1:40:21 PM PST by nascarnation (Let's Go Brandon!)
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To: tlozo
Wait! Leaking oil?

Where'd it come from?

Where's it leaking to?

24 posted on 02/23/2022 1:40:30 PM PST by G Larry (Tolerance will rise until intelligent people are banned from thinking to avoid offending imbeciles)
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To: tlozo

This article is fake news…


25 posted on 02/23/2022 1:40:34 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter (Eccl10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.)
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To: Magnum44

I can see AOC trying this next. What will she be riding?


26 posted on 02/23/2022 1:40:47 PM PST by oldasrocks
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To: T.B. Yoits

Maybe she wants to get pumped instead of ridden?


27 posted on 02/23/2022 1:42:01 PM PST by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: T.B. Yoits

It’s a Texas thing.


28 posted on 02/23/2022 1:42:16 PM PST by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: tlozo

Railroad Commissioner huh, does she pull trains or something?


29 posted on 02/23/2022 1:42:16 PM PST by skepsel ("A cat is more intelligent than people believe, and can be taught any crime", Mark Twain.)
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To: tlozo

I wonder if she is the type of woman, who will bitch and complain about men who “sexualized” women???


30 posted on 02/23/2022 1:42:24 PM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: tlozo

I’m easy...she’ll get my vote!!!


31 posted on 02/23/2022 1:44:12 PM PST by ontap
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To: skepsel

The commission does have jurisdiction over drilling.


32 posted on 02/23/2022 1:45:38 PM PST by Mouton (The enemy of the people is the media )
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To: skepsel

33 posted on 02/23/2022 1:45:42 PM PST by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: tlozo

I think that people that get upset over ads are likely the same type of dunce swayed by ads.


34 posted on 02/23/2022 1:45:47 PM PST by gnarledmaw (Hive minded liberals worship leaders, sovereign conservatives elect servants.)
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To: tlozo

Had to laugh at the use of the Lone Star symbol.


35 posted on 02/23/2022 1:46:09 PM PST by ryderann
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To: tlozo

Ride em cowgirl.

5.56mm


36 posted on 02/23/2022 1:46:59 PM PST by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho need to go.)
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To: chuckee

Hey I’d vote for her over anybody named “Bush”.


37 posted on 02/23/2022 1:47:01 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: oldasrocks

I can see AOC trying this next. What will she be riding?

A tip jar.


38 posted on 02/23/2022 1:47:01 PM PST by Mouton (The enemy of the people is the media )
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To: M Kehoe

God Bless Texas!


39 posted on 02/23/2022 1:47:19 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: tlozo

Definitely “not guilty”


40 posted on 02/23/2022 1:49:03 PM PST by JME_FAN
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