Oklahoman Praises Askins, Endorses Hiett

The Oklahoman praises Democrat Jari Askins but endorses Republican Todd Hiett in an endorsement of Hiett in its Sunday edition.

The newspaper's editorial board wrote that it backs Hiett because of the possibility Republicans could tie Democrats in the number of Senate seats held at 24-24 and that "would mean the lieutenant governor would cast tie-breaking votes, possibly including matters such as leadership positions and committee chairmanships. Although Askins would make a fine lieutenant governor, we fear continued Democratic control of the Senate will impede the state's progress as it enters its second century."

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