I’m Batman,’ says Senate President Pro Tempore
OKLAHOMA CITY (OP) - Senate
President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson apologized
to the Democratic caucus this
week, saying that his frequent absences
were due to his moonlighting as a caped
crusader.
"I don't know how else to say this,"
said Hobson, D-Lexington. "I'm Batman."
Democratic senators have been critical
of Hobson's performance this year, and
some have asked the lawmaker to step
aside. However, up until a recent caucus
meeting, the Legislature was unaware of
the Pro Tem's secret identity.
Democratic caucus chair Sen. Kenneth
Corn, D-Howe, said the group would
need time to process this new information.
"With great power comes great
responsibility," said Corn. "We understand
that (Hobson) knows what evil lurks in
the hearts of men. However, the failure of
Governor Henry's tort reform proposal to
win a hearing has led us to believe we
need a leader with more time to dedicate
to the legislative process."
Following the caucus meeting, Hobson
said he would abide by the decision of
his colleagues, before dropping a smoke
bomb on the group and exiting the Capitol
via grappling hook.
