Jim Snowball Inhofe has a Democratic challenger

[OKNancy]

https://www.abbybroyles.com/

She is a former newscaster. THere are several others in the Dem primary, but they probably don't have a chance.
I've always said that only a football coach could defeat Inhofe, but this woman may appeal to many.

[CurtEastPoint]

1. That fucker is 85. Time to go home and be gramps or whatever.

[PCIntern]

2. Another asshole who's gonna live to 200.

Get the Navy doc to certify him.

[Aristus]

3. Any Democrat with a prayer of winning in Oklahoma is going to be pretty conservative.

What are her bona fides, if any?

[MH1]

30. A Manchin from Oklahoma is better than an Inhofe in the Senate.

If she votes for a D for Majority Leader she's an improvement over Inhofe. Anything else is gravy, from Oklahoma.

[brooklynite]

4. Every Republican Senator has a Democratic challenger...

Inhofe won his last race with 68% of the vote. This is a SAFE-R seat.

If you have money to burn, start with McSally, Gardner and Collins, and then move on to Tillis.

[RobertDevereaux]

5. Any Oklahomans in the know about the other Dem candidates?

[OKNancy]

6. only what I read here

https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Oklahoma,_2020

But Broyles is the only one who has contacted me via email and campaign material in the US mail.

[redstatebluegirl]

7. She was a broadcaster on one of the OKC TV stations.

She left to attend law school, graduating I think last year. She is pretty moderate, not progressive at all which is good because she would not have a snowballs chance (excuse the pun) if she was progressive. Anyone would be better than the current Senator who i refuse to name.

She will have a rough road, fighting all the oil and banking money.

[OnDoutside]

8. Isn't the Oil industry in trouble in OK ?

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Why-The-Oklahoma-Shale-Boom-Isnt-Taking-Off.html

Just three years ago it was the new hot spot in U.S. shale, the “Permian Jr.”, and the place where many pinned their hopes for the next oil boom. Now, oil and gas companies are curbing their operations in the STACK/SCOOP plays in Oklahoma, some are selling, and there is little evidence of the enthusiasm from three years ago.

The low cost of production and high yields were among the factors that drove the rush to the STACK (Sooner Trend, Anadarko, Canadian, and Kingfisher) and SCOOP (South Central Oklahoma Oil Province) plays. Devon, Continental, and Marathon Oil were among the biggest players present there with the most ambitious plans. Now, Devon has cut its capex for the STACK/SCOOP area, and Continental and Marathon Oil have limited their operations to producing wells only with no exploration in their immediate plans, Reuters’ David French writes.

The root of the problem has turned out to be geological, which might be a little surprising given all the advancements in exploratory technology, but tells us that even with these advancements not all is certain. The rock formations have turned out to be a lot more complex than those in the Permian, making productive drilling a lot more challenging in some parts of the STACK/SCOOP.

[redstatebluegirl]

10. Yes, but Harold Hamm and the rest of the thieves are still filthy rich and buying politicians.

[OnDoutside]

11. Yeah he doesn't come out well in Rachel's book.

[redstatebluegirl]

12. He doesn't come out well in anyone's book.

[True Blue American]

27. Funny how they

Headline her as a Newscaster with slick photo, then mention she quit and went yo Law School.

Show off the looks, never mind the brain she has.

[RussBLib]

9. grab her quick, before she goes to Fox

sorry, just a reflex...Oklahoma, attractive newscaster, Oklahoma

[Blue_true]

19. Unfortunately beauty like she has still count for a lot.

But she seems to have worked hard to get where she is, I read the bio on her accomplishments as a reporter, pretty impressive for someone that is still pretty young. I hope that she has more morals and won't work at Fox News, but if she makes the Senate race close or win it, she likely has written her fast lane ticket for life with her apparent brains and clearly good looks.

[Jane Austin]

13. Sorry to be so superficial but, damn,

I can't look at that much lipstick without seeing it on cups, wine glasses and napkins.

Yeesh.

[MFGsunny]

14. Shame on me a million times too ,,,, but I saw Barbie in/as Frozen II.

Proceeding with 100 lashes.

[Blue_true]

16. Where do you live? That much lipstick is pretty common in the South.

I am more concerned about her brain, but I am sure that she is 1,000,000,000% better than Imhoff.

[Jane Austin]

17. I'm in Texas, but

that doesn't mean I've ever gotten used to that much lipstick.

She sounds a lot better than Inhofe - but then who wouldn't?!

[Blue_true]

20. Wow. Seems like you would be used to it.

Ms Broyles may use the stout red lipstick to set her lips off. Look at her, any other color besides black or purple will wash out given her hair and skin tone.

Maybe I am showing my stupid male side, but I have never felt that makeup makes a really attractive woman look better, for me, it seems to detract. Just a good Lipbalm and skin lotion is what I have noticed with very good looking women that rock their looks.

I also don't understand why men wear hairpieces, but I have a full head of hair, so maybe I am not one to opine on that.

[Jane Austin]

24. Well, I'm in Austin,

and I just don't see that much fake-looking makeup where I spend time.

Maybe I should go shopping instead of to the Y.

[True Blue American]

28. Thank you. Notice the reactions.

[Blue_true]

36. The reactions are natural, even from me unfortunately. She is a beautiful young woman.

I read her bio, she was a very, very effective investigative reporter before going to Law School, so she clearly packs a wallop up stairs, IMO.

[NurseJackie]

26. Thank you.

It's a bit much. (I prefer things to be a bit more subtle and natural... not night-clubby.)

She's a very pretty woman, but I hope she tones it down. I wish her much luck.

(Could it be that the photo has been altered? Even with makeup, nobody has skin that looks like porcelain.)

[True Blue American]

29. Photo shopped

As a put down. Beauty, no brains.

[NurseJackie]

33. The main photo at her campaign website also looks similar...

https://www.abbybroyles.com/

... with exaggerated contrast and the porcelain-doll skin effect. I dislike it, personally. But, to each their own.

[True Blue American]

34. She really needs to get real with

The picture.

[Blue_true]

37. She has to wear bright red or black lipstick for her lips to stand out.

Her light skin and blonde hair would cause any other color to wash out, even if she wore no lipstick at all. I think I remember you saying that you are from Tennessee, you should know that here in the South, women makeup like that for regular social events, even church. The only time I don't see it is during Saturday morning grocery shopping.

[Jane Austin]

40. Yikes!

Now you have me picturing all that lipstick on the Communion Chalice at church.

:blergh:

[Blue_true]

41. I didn't think of that. Most southerners are not Catholic,

so communion would not be an issue. I saw Catholics taking communion once, the priest wiped the chalice with a cloth after each drinker, he also seemed to rolled the cloth to expose clean cloth for each wipe.

Personally, there is no way that I would drink from a common container after anyone drank from it. I am really strange that way, I don't drink after family or even girlfriends that I was ok with kissing. I know, it doesn't make sense, but people have strange phobias that logic doesn't overcome.

[NurseJackie]

42. I'm a Marylander. You're thinking of someone else.

[Blue_true]

44. Then no wonder you noticed her lip color.

That color and that much lipstick is less common in more northern states. AOC is one exception, but hers is really toned downed when compared to Ms Broyles. But, all in all, I hope that Ms Broyles becomes the next US Senator from Oklahoma, the country needs the improvement.

[RobertDevereaux]

15. From her About page...

ENSURING ALL VOICES ARE HEARD

Former KFOR TV news journalist and Attorney Abby Broyles has dedicated herself to seeking out the best in Oklahoma, holding those who hurt our families accountable, and protecting taxpayer dollars. Knowing her job as a journalist was to report with accuracy, Abby worked to ensure that voices on all sides were heard, earning the trust of Oklahomans.

An award-winning investigative reporter, Abby uncovered political corruption that led to felony charges against a Senator; unraveled the story of a hush-money sexual harassment scandal at the state Capitol; exposed a loophole that allowed a sexual predator of children to keep his taxpayer-funded retirement; and held lawmakers accountable for wasting taxpayer dollars defending legislation they knew to be unconstitutional.

Abby’s weekly show “Only in Oklahoma with Abby Broyles” was a love letter to the Sooner state, featuring unique stories of people, communities and businesses throughout Oklahoma. Abby brought people together, showing how Oklahoma is a special place and our families have much more in common than we have different.

In 2017, Abby confronted head-on the need for change when she investigated a back-room power play at the capitol that stalled progress for women when politicians killed equal pay for women by keeping bills from receiving a vote.

[True Blue American]

31. Now, the rest of the story!:)

[Blue_true]

18. I don't know how common her last name is.

But I have wondered whether she is related to Frank Broyles, the legendary Arkansas football coach and AD. He hired the first Black head coach in the SEC (basketball).

[redstatebluegirl]

32. It is a pretty common name here in Oklahoma.

I had at least 10 students in the past few years with that last name.

[Blue_true]

35. Thanks. Are you still busy grading students, or have you finished.

I remember when I was in college, grades were posted by Dec 15 for the Fall Quarter.

[redstatebluegirl]

38. Not teaching this semester.

I am part time now. Husband gave a final today grading tonight.

[Blue_true]

39. The schedule that your husband is working to sounds about what I remember.

Pretty much all students will be clearing out at the end of this week. When I was in college, professors posted grades in a case outside the lecture hall. They had to submit them to the university registrar by the 15th of December and grades were officially mailed out to each student immediately.

Have a good holiday period.

[redstatebluegirl]

43. Thank you, you too!

[RussBLib]

21. I looked at her website and see no mention of being a Dem or GOP

I hope she's a Dem, but she looks rather GOP.

[OKNancy]

22. She's a Democrat. I wouldn't have posted for a Republican

Yes, she has that ""news" makeup on in the photo.

[RussBLib]

23. right. thanks.

after I posted that, I looked in other places to see she was a Dem. I hope we can get some more candidates for 2020 like this. We need to continue the "blue wave" that hit in 2018.

[ck4829]

25. K&R