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Sen Corn to run for lieutenant governor
By Mike McCarville   
Tuesday, 06 January 2009
ImageState Senator Kenneth Corn, who reportedly has been working quietly for months behind the scenes in preparation, will announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor within a few days, Democratic insiders confirm. The Democrat from Poteau is expected to transfer about $100,000 from his Senate campaign account to kick-start his campaign, sources indicate.

Known for his hard-charging campaign style, Corn apparently has built a long list of pledged supporters and contributors statewide.

Corn, viewed as a political moderate, most likely will enter the race as the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. Lt. Governor Jari Askins, a Duncan Democrat, is vacating the post to run for governor she indicated in a letter to her supporters last week.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 January 2009 )
"Marley & We" a dog’s life, and ours
By Patrick B. McGuigan   
Tuesday, 06 January 2009
Image“Marley & Me” is about a dog’s life, to be sure, but this gentle and humorous story about relationships spanning roughly two decades is really about love – and the trials, tribulations, triumphs and rewards thereof. David Frankel is deft and efficient in crafting the story, but allows just enough lingering over essential elements to give the viewer reasons to care.

At times absolutely hilarious, the screenplay adapted from John Grogan’s memoir will evoke the sympathy of anyone who has owned, and loved, a troublesome dog. Audiences will find something recognizable every minute in the two hours it takes to convey the tale of a Labrador whose unforgettable life has now been immortalized for all.

Owen Wilson, a fine comedic actor, has never been more restrained and believable than as the male human lead. The result is his finest performance. The pleasant surprise is his handling of the most dramatic and affective moments of the story.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 January 2009 )
New year: New hope for Oklahoma
By Patrick B. McGuigan   
Monday, 29 December 2008
ImageFor the first time in Oklahoma history, Republicans will control both houses of the state Legislature when the House and Senate convene in February. This creates a dramatic new opportunity to enact "center-right" policies that never made it past Democrats who controlled the upper chamber for 101 years.

The man in the middle for the two years Republicans shared powers with Senate Democrats is now the man at the top. Oklahoma City Republican Glenn Coffee, President Pro Tempore, outlined reasons he is optimistic, and the particular reason he is concerned progress may be limited.

Concerning lawsuit reform, he told me in a recent interview, "We've got to do something about the governor's position. I am trying to find out if we have a chance of real reform through the legislative process, with the governor's signature at the end, this year. If that is not achievable, it might be the right time to take a proposal directly to the people. Oklahoma needs tort reform, and we need it now."

Last Updated ( Monday, 29 December 2008 )
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