State Sen. Brian Bingman of Sapulpa has lined up the votes needed to lead the Oklahoma Senate during the 2011 legislative session.
Oklahoman, NewsOK
Associated Press
Published: November 3, 2010
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State Sen. Brian Bingman of Sapulpa has lined up the votes needed to lead the Oklahoma Senate during the 2011 legislative session.
Bingman and Sen. Cliff Aldridge of Midwest City, who also is seeking the post, both confirmed Wednesday that Bingman has enough votes within the Republican caucus to secure the post. State Sen. Brian Crain of Tulsa, also a candidate, did not immediately return a telephone message.
Republicans will hold a 32-16 edge in the Senate next year after picking up six seats in Tuesday's balloting. They hold their caucus next Tuesday to elect their leader.
Sen. Harry Coates, R-Seminole, had the support of many Senate Democrats interested in a coalition speaker, but Coates said Wednesday he is no longer a candidate. Coates, who said he supports Crain, acknowledged Bingman has the votes of the GOP caucus... FULL ARTICLE
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Wed, November 3, 2010
by Crystal Drwenski