Although we know that John Tyler Hammons is a gamer, we're not sure which console he favors.
He seems to be an expert at the political game, however. As the Associated Press reports, The 19-year-old University of Oklahoma freshman, a political science major, was elected mayor of Muskogee, a city of 38,000. He will be sworn in to the unpaid position next week.
Hammons, who drubbed a 70-year-old challenger, wants to create an ethics commission and set up a campaign finance reporting system. From the AP report:
His ambition doesn't stop him from enjoying the typical diversions of a 19-year-old: video games, movies, fast cars and rock 'n' roll. As for dating, the skinny, baby-faced Hammons said he's waiting to see what kind of offers come his way.
Local cafe owner Gary Armstrong said:
He doesn't have the baggage. He doesn't owe anybody anything. It's sort of a fresh start for Muskogee.




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Re: 19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT!!!!!!!!!!! OKC
2828 NW 30TH
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
HALO 3, MADDEN 08, GEARS OF WAR ETC!!! ALL GAMES ALL SYSTEMS!
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I want to know this guy's gamertag, apparently he's a fan of Halo 3 according to a few interviews. I'd like to see how good he is.
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hes hot
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He should help promote our LAN CENTER myspace.com/okclancenter
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Is that Chris Noth?
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That is great. I just hope he is a good mayor. the fact it is unpayed means he is serious. If he gets a place to live in I hope he puts in a skate ramp and a rockband theatre. really make it X-TREME! isn't that what gen Y do?
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I would have voted for him just for saying this:
"Politics stop at the door," Hammons said. "If someone wants to talk politics, I will literally leave the office and leave the building if I have to. In this office, it needs to be Muskogee-oriented."
E. Zachary Knight
www.editorialgames.com
E. Zachary Knight
Divine Knight Gaming
OK Game Devs
Random Tower
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Freshman in poly sci and already mayor, huh?
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Damn, he's very young. He's probably very sneaky to have taken the seat at the age of 19 or just really crooked at the game of politics. In any case, I hope he makes the place prosper >_>
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From: Fake Jake Thompson, Esq. And Gadfly.
To: Chief Judge Fred Moreno
RE: 13th Floor
Dear Judge Moreno:
Perhaps you remember me from 60 minutes, or C-Span, or my near miss run against Janet Reno in the 1980's. She actually smacked me, for which I had a criminal investigation conducted. My right shoulder has never been the same since. Anyway, I digress.
It has come to my attention that the new federal courthouse has 13 floors. I hereby demand you either add or subtract one floor for the following reasons:
1) The number 13 is the sign of satan.
2) Several bad things happen on the 13th floor of different buildings in the new video game grand theft autoIV, including simulated oral sex, simulated anal sex, simulated vaginal sex, and simulated pool. Young children should not be exposed to billards before the age of 18, according to several reliable psychological studies.
I demand that you fix the building or I shall see you in court, and NOT on the 13th floor. The ball is in your court- fix it now, or pay later. Either way, this should be fun.
Sincerely,
Fake Jake Thompson, Esq., and Gadfly. (you will note that Jake Thompson has 12 letters, and with good reason I may add. But "federal courts" have 13 letters and that is a very bad sign for you.)
FKT, E&G.
Re: 19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
I loled
He's kind of cute ^_^ XD
That's cool. This seems like it would break a record, like, "youngest mayor of an Oklahoma town" or something.
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Why do i get goose bumps whenever a politician says "Ethics" and commitee only makes it worse! >,<
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I'm just happy to see a young guy in office. It proves we're getting some attention.
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I know this isn't the place for the kind of research i'd like, but I would like to know more about the issues he ran on. He may be a gamer, but i'm sure that didn't get him elected with all the old folks.
Re: 19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
He ran on a platform of open government and change. Kind of like a mini Obama. Basically, the town had no idea what the previous mayor was doing and he wasn't talking with anyone.
One of the first things he plans to do when he is sworn in is forming an Ethics Committee and negociating with the Muskogee Firefighters Union for better wages.
E. Zachary Knight
www.editorialgames.com
E. Zachary Knight
Divine Knight Gaming
OK Game Devs
Random Tower
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The "Change" platform really is the new "OMG, DO YOU WANT GAYZ TO MARRIE!?!? THAT BE GROSSE!!!"
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I live in Oklahoma City, so I am sure I will be hearing about this more and more.
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You-know-who is probably in the fetal position trying to find his happy place right now.
That was sarcasm, if you're reading this, You-know-who. We know you're not THAT bent. Maybe.
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LoL, is this sarcasm? >.>
WE LOVE YOU-KNOW-WHO!
Re: 19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
WE LOVE LORD VOLDEMORT!!!
...or Jack Thompson.
Heh
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@cppcrusader - You should meet up with this guy for some Halo+Hookers. Political scandal, always a winner!
We've all said it before: "One day, our generation (the gamers) will be running things." I know he isn't the first gamer to be elected as an official. However, I hope his youth and gamer habits scare the shit out of the "Olde Guard," making them realize their time is nearly at an end.Re: 19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
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Care to meet up some time? I live in OK.
Of Course I live in SW of OKC
E. Zachary Knight
www.editorialgames.com
E. Zachary Knight
Divine Knight Gaming
OK Game Devs
Random Tower
Re: 19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
I'd be up for meeting up, but I don't know that I'll have the time. It's going to be a pretty quick trip, flying out tomorrow, spending a couple days out at Camp Gruber and then coming back.
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And so the take over begins, first with the towns, then the states, then the nations, then the world. MUWAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA *cough cough*
Finally one of our own people in office, its about time.
Re: 19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
but its cool he won :)
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Certainly not him. He looks far more Alpha Beta Phi...
Though maybe when you apply "baby face" to the world of politics, what they're really saying is that his face doesn't look like it's melting off, or "he doesn't have a hooker stuck in his gums."
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I'm more of a PC guy, so yeah, no worries.
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I live near muskogee xD
Re: 19-year-old Gamer Elected Mayor of Oklahoma Town
To quote Blackadder:
Pitt the younger: I intend to put my own brother up as a candidate against you.
Blackadder: And which Pitt would this be? Pitt the Toddler? Pitt the Embryo? Pitt the glint in the milkman's eye?
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