The political landscape of Oklahoma has lost a towering figure with the passing of Republican Senator Jim Inhofe at the age of 89. A true force to be reckoned with, Inhofe’s legacy spanned over five decades of unwavering service, leaving an indelible mark on the state and the nation. From his staunch defense of military interests to his controversial stance on climate change, Inhofe was a polarizing yet influential presence in American politics. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 17, 1934, James Mountain Inhofe’s journey to becoming a formidable political force began in the heartland. Raise…