Oklahoma Columnist, by Clay Horning

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Among big decisions, Roger Denny makes another dumb one with Brent Venables’ new deal
Roger Denny may be smarter than all of us, but I doubt it and you should, too.
 • Clay Horning
Finally back to zero, Brent Venables must take required steps not to go tumbling again
Back in the top 10.
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At debate, Franklin's only problem was sounding too smart, a malady James Taylor fails to suffer
Debating James Taylor on statewide television Monday night, each hoping to become the last Republican standing in the race for state superintendent…
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Russell being Russell, right to the end
THE HOME OFFICE, Okla.
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Jena Nelson may have Stephanie Bice right where she wants her
Sunday interview reveals incumbent to be running away from her challenger
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What Mike Mazzei's quick defeat could mean for Oklahoma, even if the Dem can't win the job
I’ve been charting the gubernatorial candidacy of Mike Mazzei.
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Mike Mazzei thinks you're dumb enough to vote for him. Don't be.
“Thank you, Mr.
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July 2026

For all the Dems have wrong, they still respect their voters. If only Republicans did, too.
Nationally, and otherwise, Democrats have no leadership.
 • Clay Horning
Gentner Drummond's back, but could that diminish his runoff chances against Mazzei?
He made all kinds of sense at the Cattlemen's forum, by sounding less like a Republican and more like a candidate ready to serve Oklahoma
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One more column about John Mateer … and his so-called 'renewed confidence.'
On his way out of Tampa, site of SEC football media days, The Oklahoman’s Colton Sulley filed a fine story about Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer.
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Poor journalism over partial quote puts Sooner QB John Mateer in an unfairly bad light
THE HOME OFFICE, Okla.
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Four things about Sooner football from Tampa, Ben Arbuckle's hot seat included
Oklahoma took part in SEC Media Days on Monday and meaningful things were said
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