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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mick Cornett on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma:
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- God and church are main components of his value system. (Jul 2018)
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Joe Dorman on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Drew Edmondson on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for governor of Oklahoma:
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- Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign. (Oct 2018)
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Mary Fallin on Principles & Values
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| Republican:
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Brad Henry on Principles & Values
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| Democratic OK Governor:
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Scott Inman on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Connie Johnson on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Governor:
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- God is everywhere regardless of governmental policies. (Sep 2014)
- Freedom to worship or not worship. (Jun 2014)
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Joe Maldonado on Principles & Values
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Keep God in the public sphere. (May 2018)
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Chris Powell on Principles & Values
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Protect freedom to not have religiosity forced upon. (May 2018)
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Gary Richardson on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Got 14% of the vote as Independent in 2002 Governor's race. (Jul 2017)
- Freedom to work & worship free of government interference. (May 2017)
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Kevin Stitt on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma:
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Ervin Yen on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Reason for running: state's lack of response to COVID. (Nov 2020)
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Senate:
OK 2022: 2022 OK Governor's race
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Abby Broyles on Principles & Values
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Democratic nominee for Senate:
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- AdWatch: Incumbent Inhofe misses votes; not up for the job. (Sep 2020)
- At heart a journalist, but had to get off the sidelines. (Jan 2020)
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James Inhofe on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator (OK):
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- AdWatch: Keep Socialist wolves far from Oklahoma's borders. (Sep 2020)
- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
- Flying is his passion, but lost his son in plane accident. (Dec 2013)
- Middle name "Mountain," after mother's maiden name. (Feb 2012)
- A workhorse Senator among show horse Senators. (Feb 2012)
- Voted with Republican Party 88.1% of 311 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
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Connie Johnson on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- God is everywhere regardless of governmental policies. (Sep 2014)
- Freedom to worship or not worship. (Jun 2014)
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T.W. Shannon on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- AdWatch: I'm guided by my faith; let's renew our values. (Mar 2014)
- Rights are endowed by God, not by politicians. (Jan 2014)
- Will remain as Speaker during Senate primary. (Jan 2014)
- "Recovering attorney" with JD from Oklahoma City University. (Jan 2014)
- Serves as Sunday School teacher in his childhood church. (Jan 2014)
- Married to his college sweetheart, for 12 years. (Jan 2014)
- Oklahoma's youngest and first African American House speaker. (Jan 2014)
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Matt Silverstein on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Mike Workman on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Senate:
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Dan Boren on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (OK-2):
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- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Jim Bridenstine on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
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Tom Cole on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OK-4):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Kevin Hern on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Our limited government established by Judeo-Christian values. (Sep 2018)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Kendra Horn on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Women legislators more likely to reach across the aisle. (Aug 2018)
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Frank Dean Lucas on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OK-3):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Markwayne Mullin on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Steve Russell on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 5):
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- Government doesn't give us our rights; God does. (Sep 2014)
- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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James Lankford on Principles & Values
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 5):
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- I don't hide my religion just because I got elected. (Apr 2016)
- Shariah law is major threat; Islam not like other religions. (Aug 2010)
- Council on American Islamic Relations is linked to terrorism. (Aug 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
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Frank Keating on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Steve Largent on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Challenger (2002):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Brad Carson on Principles & Values
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- Coburn is a strong Christian man, a good family man. (Oct 2004)
- Member of Cherokee Nation; descendant of “Trail of Tears”. (Apr 2004)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- by MoveOn, for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Don Nickles on Principles & Values
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Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004:
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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David Walters on Principles & Values
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| 2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OK):
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Brad Carson on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Retired) (District 2):
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- Coburn is a strong Christian man, a good family man. (Oct 2004)
- Member of Cherokee Nation; descendant of “Trail of Tears”. (Apr 2004)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- by MoveOn, for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Tom Coburn on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2):
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- Authored Oklahoma Taxpayer Platform. (Jul 2018)
- Voted with Republican Party 82.8% of 290 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Carson is very bright, intellectually smart and advanced. (Oct 2004)
- Chose Alan Keyes over George W. Bush in GOP Primary. (Oct 2004)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Rated A by the Club for Growth, strong pro-growth & targeted race. (Sep 2004)
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Mary Fallin on Principles & Values
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Ernest Istook on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 5):
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- Religious affiliation: Latter-day Saint. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Steve Largent on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Mark Myles on Principles & Values
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| 2010 Democratic Challenger:
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Andrew Rice on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- I pride myself on doing right, even if politically unpopular. (Oct 2008)
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Wes Watkins on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
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J.C. Watts on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 4):
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- Americans reject both right's moralizing & left's relativism. (Oct 2003)
- Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Stephanie Bice on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 5):
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Tom Coburn on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2):
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- Authored Oklahoma Taxpayer Platform. (Jul 2018)
- Voted with Republican Party 82.8% of 290 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Carson is very bright, intellectually smart and advanced. (Oct 2004)
- Chose Alan Keyes over George W. Bush in GOP Primary. (Oct 2004)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Rated A by the Club for Growth, strong pro-growth & targeted race. (Sep 2004)
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James Lankford on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- I don't hide my religion just because I got elected. (Apr 2016)
- Shariah law is major threat; Islam not like other religions. (Aug 2010)
- Council on American Islamic Relations is linked to terrorism. (Aug 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
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John Sullivan on Principles & Values
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| Republican Representative (OK-1):
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