Lance-a-lot, Tulsa (9/30/2009 12:23:50 PM)

He should be included...this is more of the same in Tulsa. The midtown, elite trust fund kids are keeping a stanglehold on power by freezing out Perkins. (Bartlett and Adelson are practiacally one in the same.)

Ric, Broken Arrow (9/30/2009 12:25:35 PM)

It would only be fair to include everyone, right?

Arbythree, Tulsa (9/30/2009 12:27:44 PM)

He should be invited to debate!

dukeera, Jenks (9/30/2009 12:30:30 PM)

I don't know anything about Perkins, but in general, I think a third party option could do a lot of good for all levels of government.

TCB, (9/30/2009 12:38:23 PM)

I'm sure he'll be thrilled he has the vote of a Coweta resident . . . . Also, thanks for your input Ric from BA and Dukeera from Jenks. Do you know who your own mayor is, by any chance?

The A Team, (9/30/2009 12:41:26 PM)

Perkins is the status quo. He will be a puppet for the Chamber, Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors and the Home Builders Association. One look at his C-1 shows that.

Ric, Broken Arrow (9/30/2009 12:44:00 PM)

TCB
Do you know what time it is?

TulsaJulie, (9/30/2009 12:48:37 PM)

Yes,he should be included in all debates! I think it is criminal if he isn't. Personally, I am one of the undecided myself. I would LOVE to hear more from him to see if I like him. I have heard from many people that they feel as I do. I would think that some media would sponsor this event as I'm sure it would be great for their ratings! We are all tired of the mudslinging and just want to hear about the issues!

OPEN YOUR EYES TULSA, Tulsa (9/30/2009 12:53:23 PM)

KFAQ needs to read this and know that they are going to have some upset people. If I cannot hear Perkins debate I won't tune in.

AP, Tulsa (9/30/2009 12:58:07 PM)

I got push polled yesterday night (of course, right in the middle of painting in a room several doors away from the phone, heh). I told the (likely out of state) caller after she asked "Who do you support in the election, Dewey Bartlett or Tom Adelson?" that I did not even know if I am going to vote because of the negative campaigning going on from both sides.

Well, that screeched that phone call to halt. I really don't know if I'll vote... but I'll consider the independent guys. I'm saddened by the negative ads on the airwaves.

the anti-rube, (9/30/2009 1:00:15 PM)

This is the problem with the two-party system. Real choice isn't given a voice because the parties game the system so rubes like us will only have two "choices." I hope Perkins gets to debate the status quo.
Interestingly, it looks like the GOP has already given up on Bartlett. The Republican Party already has a candidate out campaigning for Addelson's Senate seat--a Senate seat that will only be open if Addelson wins. This tells me the GOP has already decided that Bartlett is going to lose. I'd be a little upset if I was Bartlett and my party was undermining my campaign. Of course, all this means is that Bartlett should be left out of the debates, as it appears that Addelson and Perkins are the only viable candidates for Mayor.

iflyfast, At an airport somewhere in the Tulsa area (9/30/2009 1:03:56 PM)

First, Perkins was on KFAQ a week or so ago. Next, there WILL be a debate for all three candidates on the radio, and that was announced BEFORE his little speech.

Sorry, but the way he treated some callers that asked him straight forward answers had him lose my vote.

iflyfast, At an airport somewhere in the Tulsa area (9/30/2009 1:04:39 PM)

How about straight forward questions and his lack of answers....stupid touch-pad on the laptop.

2stepsfoward3back, 74114 (9/30/2009 1:07:04 PM)

BTW, who listensto KFAQ since Pizza Man left?

talkradiojunkie, Tulsa (9/30/2009 1:08:07 PM)

like iflyfast, I did hear them both promise this morning to do a debate with Perkins included, and when Perkins was on last week, IMHO, he sounded like a crackpot. KFAQ should not take the blame here.

My question is, why is Perkins saying only 3 candidates should be included in the debates/forums, when there are 4 candidates running for Mayor???

Just My Random Thoughts, Broken Arrow (9/30/2009 1:09:23 PM)

Great article on Mark Perkins. He should be included in all the debates and polls. He is not just a joke of a candidate like some of the other Independants have been. He is the real deal and could be a real contender in this race. I understand many people don't know much about him. He is not a career politican and does not have the funds to air TV ads everyday. If you want to learn more about him, please check out his website and send him an e-mail. I am sure he would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have.

The A Team, (9/30/2009 1:10:20 PM)

BTW, there are two Independents(really only one because Perkins is a registered Republican dishonestly running as an Independent through a loophole in the Charter) in the race. Where's the outrage that the real Independent in the race is being excluded?

I might actually take Perkins seriously on this issue if he were calling for all the candidates in the race to be included, instead of making it all about himself.

HONES, T-Town (9/30/2009 1:21:15 PM)

The other two candidates didn't include him because they are only worried about themselves and never looked around to see that someone else was in the race.

Ryanoceros, Tulsa (9/30/2009 1:34:43 PM)

Let him in.

The A Team, (9/30/2009 1:49:17 PM)

Isn't it ironic that Perkins criticizes his opponents for not having the courage of their convictions, when he doesn't even have the courage of his convictions to run as a true Independent.

Hello Hypocrite

Just My Random Thoughts, Broken Arrow (9/30/2009 1:54:18 PM)

As I am sure most people know, the other independant is a familiar name. He does not respond to questions concerning issues and really does not campaign, therefore I feel if he does not take his own campaign serious then why should the people of Tulsa take him serious? Invite him to a debate, but don't be surprised if he does not show up.
Mark Perkins, despite the opinions of some, is really the only true independant candidate and loop hole or not, his bid for Mayor is lawful.

Just My Random Thoughts, Broken Arrow (9/30/2009 2:03:33 PM)

iflyfast:
I understand your frustration about Perkins' answers in the radio interview. I was a bit frustrated myself because I know how he feels but it really did not come through in the interview. I know he wants to focus on questions that deal with real issues and not the same questions asking about him being a registered Republican or where he lives. These questions really should not hold as much weight as they seem to, but he should be straight forward on his answers because people want to know.
He is rough around the edges when it comes to interviews but remember, he is not a career politican. I would prefer to have a real person in office with new solutions then a polished slick talker with visions of Washington DC floating in his head.

help tulsa prosper, Tulsa (9/30/2009 2:18:25 PM)

I'm a registered democrat...for why, I haven't the slightest idea. Republicans aren't much better. For my vote this year... Mark Perkins, Independent.

I think we should all get behind him for Mayor.

edelweiss, Tulsa (9/30/2009 2:31:23 PM)

I think he should be permitted to join in all debates.

What the ?, OK (9/30/2009 2:31:30 PM)

OPEN YOUR EYES: I doubt the radio station will miss you.