Ryan Saylor

In a report that appeared on KWTV in Oklahoma City tonight, reporter Jennifer Pierce stated that the coming match-up between Lt. Gov. Jari Askins (D – Oklahoma) and U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin (R – 5th District, Oklahoma) is only the second time in American history that a woman to woman gubernatorial race has taken place. I hate to be the bearer of bad news to reporter Jennifer Pierce and the news staff at channel 9, but I accurately reported last night that this is actually the fourth time in American history that this has happened, and actually the second time this year alone. It has happened in Nebraska in the 80′s, Hawai’i in 2002, and it is happening in New Mexico and Oklahoma this year. You’d hope that a large television station in a top 50 market could get their facts straight, but I guess that’s too much to ask. Instead, follow my small, independent web site. At least I check my facts and provide documentation to back up my reporting.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Center for American Women and Politics: Woman vs. Woman Fact Sheet
News9.com: Only Second Time in U.S. History Both Gubernatorial Candidates Are Women
Midnight Politics: Oklahoma to have first female governor

I just got sat down and turned on Saturday Night Live and saw one of the funniest digital shorts of the last season: Two Worlds Collide featuring Reba McEntire (sort of). Check it out (via Hulu):

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Hulu: Two Worlds Collide Ft. Reba McEntire

For anyone who grew up with a father who wasn’t the most politically correct, Sh*t My Dad Says is a must read. It will likely bring back memories of awkward teenage years and even more awkward discussions you had with your father about school, sports and relationships. (more…)