Oklahoma Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jari Askins is trailing in polls and tried to gain ground in a debate Tuesday by going on the offensive against Republican nominee Mary Fallin.
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BY JOHN ESTUS Oklahoman, Published: October 20, 2010
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jari Askins came out swinging in a debate Tuesday evening against her Republican opponent Mary Fallin.
Askins, who is trailing in polls, used her opening remarks to criticize claims by Fallin supporters that Askins is "too liberal" for Oklahoma.
"I want to make this clear: I am an Oklahoma Democrat. Oklahoma Democrats are conservative. We are not extreme," Askins said.
"Don't buy off on this vicious rhetoric that comes from Washington."
Askins was speaking specifically about advertising by the Republican Governor's Association that paints her as a liberal who supports the policies of President Barack Obama... FULL ARTICLE
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Wed, October 20, 2010
by Crystal Drwenski