The next step for Brad Henry?

Recently Governor Brad Henry has said in interviews how he would not like to run for the United States Senate in 2008. He even has gone so far as saying he doesn't see himself in Washington, D.C. in the future. That takes him out of the House of Representatives (Which would of been a step down anyways), the Senate (Probably had a good chance at beating Coburn), and the Vice-Presidency (Perfect folksy balance for aloof Obama and Clinton).

So whats next after winning the Governors race by one of the largest margins ever?

1) Oklahoma's first First Gentleman; Kim Henry is a great speaker, and rather smart. However this seems odd, and I am not sure how well this idea would be received. Odds 1: 10,000.

2) Federal Judge, could take his cousin, Robert Henry's spot on the Tenth Circuit. Odds 1: 250.

3) How much longer will David Boren remain as president of the University of Oklahoma. Being President of OU just makes sense as something after being Governor. He has proven he can raise lots of money. He also put education as his focus of his public service. Since Boren won't hang around much longer than 2010, this move makes sense, plus it is prestigious. Odds 1: 25.

4)Goes back to Shawnee and takes up law practice. Seems likely. Odds 1: 24.

Keating for President!

I think Frank Keating should run for President. Based on the results of his relatives: his brother Dan, lost to Howard Barnett in Treasurer's race primary and, his son Chip, lost to David Dank in a house seat runoff. Frank will take that track record of success and add entertainment with his many gaffes. If you think about Presidential candidates the first thing is that they can not have a clean record; that eliminates John McCain. Keating publicly stated that the gifts from Dreyfus were legal, that's a Washington answer. Frank spent a lot of time in Washington in the bureaucracy in Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, and Justice Departments. Frank Keating is ready for prime time!

"Tulsans are stupid!"

Democrats in 2008

Oklahoma unlike in 2004, will not play a large role in selecting our president. I would like to point out that Oklahoma showed it's smarts. We were the only state to put John 'i am more boring than watching 48 straight of c-span' Kerry in third place where he belonged. We also voted against Bush by the largest margin 10% of Oklahoma Republicans voted for Bill Wyatt.

On the democratic side things are heating up fast. Already, two second-tier candidates have dropped out, Mark Warner and Evan Bayh. This leaves us with the main event or so called top-tier candidates they are Obama, Clinton, and Edwards.

Obama? or is it Osama? his name is -2 percentage point from the start, to many good negative ads can be made by his name alone. Then come the cold hard truth he is very LIBERAL. Obama will hurt democrats chances in holding Senate. A state senator told me that they want to run with somebody who Oklahomans at least are not polarized against, that list also includes Clinton. Obama is unexperienced; on gaffe and the whole show is over, his campaign is a house of cards since it is all about his image.

Clinton, okay first she is not Bill. She has negatives at 40% that is a horrible baseline to start from. Again please help grow the democratic party if your a democrat, don't just pick a polarizing figure.

Edwards, okay so he is charismatic, has held a job outside politics, and is pretty good looking. His big issue is fighting poverty, he grew up in a shack in South Carolina. He has the story, and is a good campaigner, plus he wont alienate Oklahomans at the ballot box. Not to mention of the first four states Iowa(he currently leads in polling), Nevada(big labor backing there), New Hampshire(3rd place finish likely), and South Carolina(home state what more is there).