Time to vet John Olson

[Red Arrow]

I would very much like it if the Republicans would come back to sanity in the case of a Romney loss, but I suspect they'd make the same assumption they did after McCain lost: They weren't right-wing-crazy enough.

It's kind the same as when the Democrats lose.  They claim that they didn't get their message out when the reality is that the message was rejected.  The pendulum swings both ways.

[Conan71]

I would very much like it if the Republicans would come back to sanity in the case of a Romney loss, but I suspect they'd make the same assumption they did after McCain lost: They weren't right-wing-crazy enough.

Unfortunately, they won't.

Instead it will be a mission to completely stop Obama's Stalinist agenda as a lame duck.   

[Gaspar]

Unfortunately, they won't.

Instead it will be a mission to completely stop Obama's Stalinist agenda as a lame duck.   

Especially now that he is more flexible for Putin.

[Townsend]

A Conversation with John Olson, the Democratic Candidate for Oklahoma 1st Congressional District

You can hear entire interview here:

http://kwgs.com/post/conversation-john-olson-democratic-candidate-oklahoma-1st-congressional-district

It's hard to believe, maybe, but Election Day arrives in less than four weeks. On this edition of our show, we chat with John Olson, the Democratic candidate for Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. Later this month, we'll hear from Craig Allen, the Independent candidate in this race. (As of this writing, Jim Bridenstine, the Republican candidate for this state's 1st Congressional District, has declined our invitation for a StudioTulsa interview.) In a section on his "Olson for Oklahoma" website entitled "Why I'm Running for Congress," John Olson writes: "I have been in the Army for fifteen years, having served in many units and under both Democratic and Republican Commanders-in-Chief. Never until now has politics impacted the readiness and pay of our military.... The political games being played today by current members of Congress are irresponsible and wrong. They have impacted our military, our credit rating, and the functioning of many other aspects of our government. I believe that our government of, by and for the People can work, if serious people go to Washington. I am running for Congress to fix what's wrong and get government working again." You can learn more about Mr. Olson, a Tulsa-based small-business owner and attorney with six children, by visiting his website.

[Townsend]

TW endorsed Olson.

"He is among the sharpest, most ready-to-serve candidates for public office that we at the Tulsa World have met, we believe Olson is the best choice."

[Townsend]

Tulsa GOP Candidate Accused of Dodging Debates

http://kwgs.com/post/tulsa-gop-candidate-accused-dodging-debates

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The Republican candidate running for Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District is being knocked by his Democratic opponent for backing out of several chances to debate heading into the election.

Democrat John Olson's campaign manager says Republican Jim Bridenstine is "hiding from voters" by turning down at least four high-profile opportunities, including a chamber of commerce event in the Tulsa suburb of Broken Arrow, an AARP-sponsored debate and a forum at the B'nai Emunah synagogue in Tulsa. Bridenstine also turned down an interview on KWGS'  Studio Tulsa progam.

But Bridenstine's camp says at least nine public appearances have been scheduled since September, and accused Olson's campaign of trying to grab more attention.

Yet when Bridenstine was an underdog in the Republican primary facing five-term Rep. John Sullivan, he repeatedly called out the congressman, saying he "lacked the courage" to debate him more often.

[Conan71]

I've heard nothing out of Bridenstine which isn't out of the Tea Party talking points.  And most of the ones he is spewing in his radio ads are inaccurate at best.  I think he will be a Tea Bot, not much unlike Sullivan.

Reading the TW endorsement, I like a lot of what they claim Olson stands for.  The only exception is he doesn't seem to grasp the concept of the "Fair Tax" but I don't see that ever coming to pass.  We do need a serious overhaul of the tax codes to simplify them.

He sounds to me to be a lot like Dan Boren which isn't a bad thing.  Olson is someone I could vote for.

[carltonplace]

I just heard Bridenstein at some sort of town hall which I assumed was a debate. He spoke about his past and he didn't come off as B@+$#!+ crazy. Then he started speaking about his political views and things changed fairly rapidly.

I'm certain that he will be our next congressman.

[Townsend]

I just heard Bridenstein at some sort of town hall which I assumed was a debate. He spoke about his past and he didn't come off as B@+$#!+ crazy. Then he started speaking about his political views and things changed fairly rapidly.

I'm certain that he will be our next congressman.

Sounds as though.  The crazy and the 'publican gets you far here.

[RecycleMichael]

John Olson is impressive. He is calm on debates, has a good knowledge of the issues, has a life of service for the country, and is moderate politically.

He has no chance to be elected in Oklahoma.

[Townsend]

He has no chance to be elected in Oklahoma.

Doesn't that just broomstick ya?

[Conan71]

John Olson is impressive. He is calm on debates, has a good knowledge of the issues, has a life of service for the country, and is moderate politically.

He has no chance to be elected in Oklahoma.

District 2 he could.  There seems to be some common sense in that district which is lacking in D-1.

I think if more Tulsa Republicans (and recovering R's) would use their critical thinking skills instead of taking Bridenstine's ads at face value, Olson would have a chance.  The stickiest issue he's got, at least in this town, is supporting Obamacare.  Personally, I'm okay with his stance on it (doesn't need to be repealed, but there are things which need to be fixed) so long as he's being sincere about it.

[Townsend]

Not sure why but when I try to link it as a YouTube, it states it's an invalid link.

AARP Voters' Guide for the 2012 Oklahoma First Congressional District

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue_0mKSm0fc&list=UUUFsrj4nWGquyBCwkx4KANg&index=1&feature=plcp

[Hoss]

Not sure why but when I try to link it as a YouTube, it states it's an invalid link.

AARP Voters' Guide for the 2012 Oklahoma First Congressional District

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue_0mKSm0fc&list=UUUFsrj4nWGquyBCwkx4KANg&index=1&feature=plcp

Change it to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue_0mKSm0fc

You're trying to embed a playlist.  That's not allowed.

This is your first warning.

[Teatownclown]

Change it to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue_0mKSm0fc

You're trying to embed a playlist.  That's not allowed.

This is your first warning.

Is JB gay?