Mike Crespin
@mikecrespin.bsky.social
Director and Curator, Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center
Professor of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma
Professor of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma
Has anyone tried the Kenji Lopez Alt mayo turkey? I’m thinking about giving it a try.
November 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Has anyone tried the Kenji Lopez Alt mayo turkey? I’m thinking about giving it a try.
Coke salad. It’s dark cherry jello, dark cherries in syrup, crushed pineapple and a cup of coke instead of cold water in the jello.
I am also curious what your one non-negotiable Thanksgiving item is.
November 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Coke salad. It’s dark cherry jello, dark cherries in syrup, crushed pineapple and a cup of coke instead of cold water in the jello.
I went to my kid's elementary school Thanksgiving lunch today and it was wild. Kids are yelling 6-7 at no one, telling you their family business (Lisa S., I hope your mom's surgery goes ok), my kid just ate two cookies for lunch, and after 20 mins they just get in line and walk out.
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I went to my kid's elementary school Thanksgiving lunch today and it was wild. Kids are yelling 6-7 at no one, telling you their family business (Lisa S., I hope your mom's surgery goes ok), my kid just ate two cookies for lunch, and after 20 mins they just get in line and walk out.
Oklahoma sure sticks out here, especially compared to Texas.
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Oklahoma sure sticks out here, especially compared to Texas.
White Betty which is weird because my dog’s name is Betty White.
Your GI JOE name is the color of your shirt followed by your first pet's name.
GO.
GO.
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
White Betty which is weird because my dog’s name is Betty White.
Not my town anymore but this was great in college.
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Not my town anymore but this was great in college.
Pardoning Darryl Strawberry is the best example of the president’s mindset being stuck in 1980s era New York.
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Trump pardons MLB great Darryl Strawberry on 1995 tax evasion charge | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has granted clemency to former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry for a 1995 tax evasion charge.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Pardoning Darryl Strawberry is the best example of the president’s mindset being stuck in 1980s era New York.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...
Just like my memories of the show, my Troy and Abed in the Morning mug is fading away.
November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Just like my memories of the show, my Troy and Abed in the Morning mug is fading away.
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By what authority can the Speaker unilaterally shut down the House?
Max Spitzer, who worked in the House Parliamentarian's office, explains the backstory of this immense power. www.understandingcongress.org/2025/11/11/t...
Max Spitzer, who worked in the House Parliamentarian's office, explains the backstory of this immense power. www.understandingcongress.org/2025/11/11/t...
The Speaker’s Authority to Convene and Adjourn the House - UnderstandingCongress.org
By Max Spitzer What the modern House Member desires most of all is certainty of schedule. Members are incredibly busy, pulled in every conceivable direction, and an unpredictable, chaotic floor schedu...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
By what authority can the Speaker unilaterally shut down the House?
Max Spitzer, who worked in the House Parliamentarian's office, explains the backstory of this immense power. www.understandingcongress.org/2025/11/11/t...
Max Spitzer, who worked in the House Parliamentarian's office, explains the backstory of this immense power. www.understandingcongress.org/2025/11/11/t...
No you just googled “how do tardigrades reproduce?” Different ways as it turns out.
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
No you just googled “how do tardigrades reproduce?” Different ways as it turns out.
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Following up from my September post on shutdown politics - what I got wrong and (I think) right. My latest @misofact.bsky.social. open.substack.com/pub/misofact...
Lessons from the longest shutdown ever
What I got wrong and (arguably) got right
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November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Following up from my September post on shutdown politics - what I got wrong and (I think) right. My latest @misofact.bsky.social. open.substack.com/pub/misofact...
Today we honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This is a painting of my paternal grandfather from just after WWII. He came to the US as a child when him family left Turkey in 1920. Thank you to all who served, including my cousins Dave and Jacob.
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Today we honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This is a painting of my paternal grandfather from just after WWII. He came to the US as a child when him family left Turkey in 1920. Thank you to all who served, including my cousins Dave and Jacob.
I’ve been reading one presidential biography a year in order. William McKinley is next. Any suggestions?
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I’ve been reading one presidential biography a year in order. William McKinley is next. Any suggestions?
So all of this so a few Senate Republicans will go on the record as a no on the enhanced subsidies. Great job everyone.
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
So all of this so a few Senate Republicans will go on the record as a no on the enhanced subsidies. Great job everyone.
Asleep on the job yet again.
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Asleep on the job yet again.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced she will not seek reelection after nearly 40 years serving in congress and leading the Democrats for 20. Former Carl Albert Center Directors Ron Peters and Cindy Simon Rosenthal published a book about her time in office in 2010.
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced she will not seek reelection after nearly 40 years serving in congress and leading the Democrats for 20. Former Carl Albert Center Directors Ron Peters and Cindy Simon Rosenthal published a book about her time in office in 2010.
Why are there snipers on campus is a question I've never really wanted to have to ask.
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Conservative commentator to host debate bringing heightened security, armed law enforcement to campus
OU Young Americans for Freedom is hosting conservative commentator Steven Crowder on the South Oval today with support from OU Turning Point USA.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Why are there snipers on campus is a question I've never really wanted to have to ask.
www.oudaily.com/news/conserv...
www.oudaily.com/news/conserv...
Update: Breadstick the dog pic is in Delta Faucet support group chat.
I'm trying to process a warranty claim on my faucet and they required a picture of the faucet. My picture:
November 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Update: Breadstick the dog pic is in Delta Faucet support group chat.
I'm trying to process a warranty claim on my faucet and they required a picture of the faucet. My picture:
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I'm trying to process a warranty claim on my faucet and they required a picture of the faucet. My picture:
We went trick or treating in the fancy neighborhood and I learned there is a pumpkin delivery service that will deliver, set up, and remove fancy pumpkins.
November 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We went trick or treating in the fancy neighborhood and I learned there is a pumpkin delivery service that will deliver, set up, and remove fancy pumpkins.
We are a Derpy household.
early elementary school report: kpop demon hunters has at last dethroned elsa as the costume of choice for little girls
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We are a Derpy household.
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Out Now! "The California Camera Club: Collective Visions in the Making of the American West" by Carolin Görgen. www.oupress.com/978080619603...
October 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Out Now! "The California Camera Club: Collective Visions in the Making of the American West" by Carolin Görgen. www.oupress.com/978080619603...
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Out Now! "Mormon Settler Colonialism: Inventing the Lamanite" by Elise Boxer. www.oupress.com/978080619604...
October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Out Now! "Mormon Settler Colonialism: Inventing the Lamanite" by Elise Boxer. www.oupress.com/978080619604...
One of our jack-o-lanterns disappeared the other night and today I caught the thieves in the act.
October 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
One of our jack-o-lanterns disappeared the other night and today I caught the thieves in the act.
A little elevation change can mean a world of difference.
October 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A little elevation change can mean a world of difference.