Democratic Caucus Elects Leaders for 52nd [Oklahoma] Legislature
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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House Democratic Caucus
Democratic Caucus Elects Leaders for 52nd Legislature
OKLAHOMA CITY (November 12, 2008) -- House Democrats held their initial Caucus meeting today and chose their leaders for the coming legislative session.
Mike Brown, D-Tahlequah, was elected as the new Democratic Floor Leader, replacing James Covey, D-Custer City, who retired this year due to legislative term limits. "I appreciate the support and confidence the Caucus entrusted in me, and I will work hard to represent not only my constituents but the Democratic ideals of governance that led me to serve in the public domain," said Representative Brown.
Danny Morgan, D-Prague, was unanimously re-elected as Democratic Leader for the 52nd Legislature. "I look forward to the opportunity to work with my colleagues in the Caucus and on behalf of our citizens statewide," said Leader Morgan. "Our Caucus is chock-full of very bright and energetic leaders from across Oklahoma and I'm excited to begin discussing ideas in preparation for the coming session."
The Caucus was also united in their election of Chuck Hoskin, D-Vinita, as Democratic Caucus Chair. Representative Hoskin had served as Caucus Chair during the 2008 legislative session. "I am very confident in our leadership team in place and excited to continue moving the state forward in the forthcoming session," said Representative Hoskin.
Bill Nations, D-Norman, was uncontested in his bid as Speaker Pro-Tempore. "I am thankful to the Caucus in their support of this designation and I look forward to working on behalf of my constituents and all of Oklahoma," said Representative Nations.
Representative Ryan Kiesel, D-Seminole, will retain his role as Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair for the 52nd Legislature.
Dean on What's the Matter With Oklahoma, Post-Bush Truth and Reconciliation
by Glenna Goldis
The New York Observer
November 12, 2008
1 hour, 37 minutes ago
[Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:55 pm EST]
http://www.observer.com/2008/dean-whats-matter-oklahoma-post-bush-truth-and-reconciliation
or
http://tinyurl.com/DeanOnOklahoma
“What are we going to do about Oklahoma?" an audience member asked Howard Dean last night at the 92nd Street Y on the Upper East Side.
Actually, Dean explained, Oklahoma is a lot like New York. "But New Yorkers are quicker on their feet about cognitive dissonance."
Everyone picks a candidate according to his or her instincts but coastal types rationalize it better than others. "We're all values voters,” he said. Also, though, "I don't know when we're going to win Oklahoma."
The former Vermont governor, who recently announced he would stepping down as chair of the Democratic National Committee after a second successful election cycle, gave a brief speech and then fielded audience questions read by a moderator.
Most of his remarks addressed strategy, for example advising Democrats to declare their anti-poverty, pro-fairness values proudly. On matters of policy, he did what chairmen do, relentlessly plugging President-elect Barack Obama's plans.
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If you [or anyone else you know in Oklahoma] is interested in going to Missouri this weekend to volunteer in one of their many Obama HQs, be sure to let them know of the car-pools meeting on Saturday 25-Oct-08 at 7:30 am in Oklahoma City and joining up at 10 am in Tulsa.
FIRED UP, AND READY TO GO TO MISSOURI! (Drive for Change)
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gprct9
Team, I know that some of you would like to travel in carpools to Joplin, Missouri to assist in turning the tide in a very competitive battleground state for Barack Obama. That is why I’m asking you all to please meet-up together in the rear parking lot at the Oklahoma Democratic Headquarters at 4100 N. Lincoln BLVD., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma no later than 7:30AM on Saturday 10/25/2008. I will be there to give you a nice little send off. You should be able to park your vehicles there and proceed in your carpools to Joplin, Missouri. Please make sure the doors of your vehicle are locked and secure. The Oklahoma Democratic Party, entities in residents in the building, or individuals are not responsible for the security of your vehicle. I do know that a group out of Tulsa will be leaving at 10AM. Please refer to the links below, and reserve your time so that we will have a good idea who all will be coming. This is a wonderful time for all of us, and I personally like to thank you all for the time and support that you have put forth on this and all efforts toward getting Barack elected President. I can honestly say that this has become one of the happiest times of my 38 years, and your energy has kept me going. Thank you all for what you do.
GO TO JO' TO DO MO FO' BO #3 (Drive for Change)
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gs5swr
Some Tulsa-area volunteers plan to go to Joplin, Missouri, to campaign in that battle-ground state for Barack Obama [BO]. A car-pool leaves from Oklahoma City about 8 am and joins with us about 10 am on Saturday 25-Oct-08 at the Tulsa County Democratic Party HQ, 3930 East 31st; please park across the street or BEHIND the HQ. Some may return that night and others may stay over-night in free housing provided by the Obama HQ in Joplin and return late on Sunday 26-Oct-08. Tulsa volunteer Jack Francis has offered to drive and even pay for gas and tolls for the first 4 firm over-night volunteers that make commitments to go. Future road trips with the same details will leave Tulsa for Joplin every Saturday until the general election: November 1. This webpage can also be viewed at tinyurl.com/mofobo3
Mike Workman
Tulsa+
Who knows that this road trip is more fun when more make the trip
SAVE THESE DATES
Oklahoma Democratic Party
PRECINCT MEETINGS
March 12, 2009
COUNTY CONVENTION
April 4, 2009
DISTRICT CONVENTION
May 2, 2009
STATE CONVENTION
Oklahoma City
May 16, 2009
Greenberger is a professor at the University of Maryland School of Law and the director of the University's Center for Health and Homeland Security.
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Greenberger is a professor at the University of Maryland School of Law and the director of the University's Center for Health and Homeland Security.
Our Confusing Economy, Explained. April 3 2008. 40 minutes!
"The main characteristic of this car is that no external input is needed. The car will continue to run as long as you have a bottle of water inside for you to add from time to time," said Kiyoshi Hirasawa, Chief Executive Officer of Genepax, after he proudly announced the company's invention.
Once water is poured into the water tank at the back of the car, the newly invented energy generator takes out the hydrogen from the water, releases electrons and finally generates electrical power.
"We highly recommend our system since it does not require you to build up an infrastructure to recharge your batteries, which is usually the case for most electric cars," said Hirasawa, who is hoping to advertise the car in time for the upcoming G8 Summit in Hokkaido, Japan.
In searching for a group nearby, I came across very few here and those that were here had so few members. I wanted to create a group where people in Oklahoma, whether they be Democrats or Undecided can come here to discuss the issues, the candidates, any questions they may have and to share information. I didnt want to create it for any one candidate because, as I do have my preference, I still believe that it is important for those of us in the Party to unite, regardless of that candidate that we back.
It comes down to the same basic principle....CHANGE. We need a change in this country more than ever. The US needs a reason to believe in their president again without so many reservations, there should be a United front of all Americans behind their president! Now, more than ever, it is time to elect someone who can pull this country together, to remove the Republican party who has caused so much disorder here and vote a Democrat who truely believes in change...it is time to UNITE!!
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