February 14, 2019

Ex-senator, governor David Boren under investigation for sexual harassment

https://newsok.com/article/5622885/boren-under-investigation-for-sexual-harassment


Being conducted by the University of Oklahoma, where Boren served until recently as President. He is being investigated for harassing male colleagues.

On a personal note, this has been rumored for many years. While working at the governor's mansion as a young man while he was in office, I had an uncomfortable encounter with him. Nothing aggressive or inappropriate but just the feeling that he was a little too interested in me. My coworkers commented on it too.

February 12, 2019

Elizabeth Warren gets standing ovation at Native American conference

From the article:
"Warren received a standing ovation from tribal leaders and other Native attendees as she approached the stage."
And:
Warren "was warmly welcomed at Tuesday’s event. She could barely make it through the crowd of about 150 people as she was trying to leave, with attendees swarming her for photos and hugs by the door."

Newly elected Native American Congressperson Deb Haaland in introducing Warren:
“Indian Country needs strong allies like Elizabeth Warren, whose unwavering commitment to Native communities and Native American women and children is needed in this political era.”


https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/elizabeth-warren-native-american-conference_us_5c62ed73e4b00ba63e4ae657

February 12, 2019

Mark Kelly to run for Senate

Former astronaut and husband of Gabby Giffords to run for the Senate seat in AZ Martha McSally was just appointed to.

Buh-bye Martha.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/12/politics/mark-kelly-arizona-senate/index.html