Bob Burke Chairs Democrats For Fallin

Oklahoma City attorney Bob Burke will chair a growing group of Democrats for Mary Fallin, the Fallin congressional campaign announced today.

Burke, a prolific author who specializes in Oklahoma history and biography, served in the administration of Governor David Boren and managed his Senate campaign in 1978.

He was a key member of the Fallin Commission on Workers Compensation Reform that crafted the first major workers comp reforms in the late 1990s.

“I had the privilege then of working with Mary Fallin on a vital issue, and I was impressed with the fair and thoughtful approach she brought to the task,” Burke said. “It is an honor to help lead and organize so many of my fellow Democrats to support her campaign for Congress.”

“I am thrilled to have Bob’s support,” Fallin said. “He and the other leaders of Democrats for Fallin know that the Fifth District needs a representative who will work for all of the people. As a state legislator and later as Lieutenant Governor, I have worked amicably with many, many elected officials from the Democratic side of the aisle. The mainstream in Oklahoma is conservative and traditional, and that is where I stand.”

Both of Fallin’s parents served as mayor of her hometown, Tecumseh, and were elected as Democrats.

Burke urged Fifth District Democrats who may be voting for their party nominees for other offices to “split your ticket for Mary. She is by far the best qualified and most in-tune with our state and district.”

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