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Those who attended Restoring the Republic a few months ago (or have since watched the recording), you will remember Randy Brogdon, the former OK state senator. Senator Brogdon spoke with firsthand experience on the power of state government in pushing back against and nullifying federal overreach. He is now stepping up to run for governor. I wholeheartedly congratulate Senator Brogdon on his decision and wish him great success. I hope that many people from Wisconsin will consider donating to his campaign. A Brogdon administration would very likely be good not just for OK but for the entire United States. If...

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Sarah Palin has endorsed Republican U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin in the race for Oklahoma governor. The former Alaska governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee announced the endorsement Thursday on her Facebook page, describing Fallin and two female congressional candidates she also endorsed as "liberty loving 'Mama Grizzlies."' Palin chose Fallin in Oklahoma's GOP primary that includes state Sen. Randy Brogdon, a tea party favorite, and businessmen Roger Jackson and Robert Hubbard. The nominee will face either Lt. Gov. Jari Askins or Attorney General Drew Edmondson, the two Democrats who are seeking to replace term-limited Gov. Brad...

In a head-to-head with Attorney General Drew Edmondson, Fallin leads by 15 points. The poll predicts a 13 point win if she faces Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins. There's only one guaranteed winner in the latest poll in the race for Oklahoma governor. SoonerPoll predicted the likely match-ups and found Republican Congresswoman Mary Fallin is a favorite to win against either Democratic challenger. In a head-to-head with Attorney General Drew Edmondson, Fallin leads by 15 points. The poll predicts a 13 point win if she faces Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins. Fallin looks like a shoo-in in the Republican primary, leading her...

It’s just that Oklahoma State Senator Randy Brogdon is nothing like a run-of-the-mill politician. He’s a freedom fighter. I first met Randy Brogdon, years ago, at a conference on controlling government spending (before fear of government spending and debt had reached today’s epic proportions). At the end of the event, each person had an opportunity to speak. Not surprisingly, many had unkind words for politicians. But one gentleman stood up and encouraged folks not to simply bash politicians. “After all,” he said, “Randy Brogdon is a politician. And he’s part of the solution, not the problem!” Next it was my...

OWASSO, Okla. -- Gubernatorial candidate state Senator Randy Brogdon (R-Owasso) today announced his adamant opposition to the Obama administration's Council of Governors. "This power grab eliminates the lines between federal and state authority," Brogdon said. "This move by the administration undoubtedly violates our Tenth Amendment rights as a state." The establishment of the Council was directed by the 110th Congress in 2008 by the enactment of Public Law 110–181, Section 1822. However, an executive order was signed by President Obama on the 11th of January to initiate the action. The Council of Governors, according to the White House web site,...

TULSA, OK -- A state lawmaker says the best way to stimulate Oklahoma's economy is to put more money in your wallet. State Sen. Randy Brogdon, R-Owasso, announced a plan Thursday to steer stimulus cash directly to taxpayers. From roads and bridges to classrooms and teachers, Oklahoma has big plans for its stimulus cash. But one state lawmaker wants no part of it. "I have said from the very beginning -- if we're going to take any stimulus money from Congress, it must come without strings attached," Brogdon said. Brogdon wanted to say no thanks to the federal stimulus money....