Sunday Morning Quarterback

BY Staff Reports
Sunday, January 06, 2013
1/06/13 at 5:48 AM

Rep. Tom Cole

Amid the angst and anger of fiscal cliff negotiations, the genial Oklahoma Republican achieved new, national prominence and was rewarded for his loyalty to the Speaker with a seat on the Rules Committee.

Oklahoma's most effective Congressman

Rep. Jim Bridenstine

His first act as a congressman? Voting against his own party's candidate for speaker. Day Two? He votes against superstorm Sandy disaster aid.

Wonder what happens the next time Oklahoma needs tornado relief.

Robert Bacharach

The OKC magistrate is once again nominated for a spot on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Last time, everyone signed off on him, and congressional games denied him a confirmation vote.

Hold on to your day job.