Sally Kern
Sally Kern | |
|---|---|
| File:Sally Kern at rally.PNG | |
| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 84 | |
| In office January, 2005 – 2016[1] | |
| Preceded by | Bill Graves[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 27, 1946 Jonesboro, Arkansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Steve Kern |
| Profession | Politician, teacher |
Sally Kern (born 27 November 1946, Jonesboro, Arkansas) is an Oklahoma state legislator from Oklahoma City.[1] Kern, a member of the Republican party, represents House District 84. A former teacher, she graduated from the University of Texas and East Texas State University. She is married to Steve Kern, pastor of Olivet Baptist Church.[1] and has two grown sons, Jesse and Nathan.
Election History
- 2004 Race for Oklahoma House of Representatives – District 84[3]
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Kern, Rep. | 8,815 | 67.65% | Won |
| Ronald E. Wasson, Dem. | 4,215 | 32.35% | Lost |
Controversies
In March 2008, Kern made national headlines when she stated "I honestly think [homosexuality is] the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than terrorism or Islam - which I think is a big threat, OK? Cause what's happening now is they are going after, in schools, two-year olds...And this stuff is deadly, and it’s spreading, and it will destroy our young people, it will destroy this nation."[4] After receiving attention for the remarks, Kern said "I said nothing that was not true" and refused to apologize.[5][6][7][8] A few days later, Kern received a standing ovation from fellow Republican legislators in a private meeting.[9]
Kern also made headlines for authorizing a bill, which recently passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives, mandating that students who espouse Young Earth creationism still receive passing grades in Earth science classes.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b c Oklahoma House of Representatives - Sally Kern
- ^ "General Election November 5, 2002 Summary Results". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "General Election November 4, 2004 Summary Results". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- ^ Anti-gay stance hits YouTube: An Oklahoma lawmaker's anti-gay comments are attracting national attention.
- ^ Kern vows not to apologize for remarks against homosexuals
- ^ Oklahoma State Rep.: Gays “Biggest Threat” to U.S.
- ^ PlanetOut online news
- ^ JMBzine: Rep. Sally Kern responds to anti-gay hate speech
- ^ Hinton, Mick (2008-03-11). "Kern cites support from GOP". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
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- ^ "Legislative: HB 2211 Passes House Education Committee. Help Defeat this Very Bad Bill!". Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
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