Wright Also Seeks House Speaker's Post

Rep. John Wright of Broken Arrow says he, too, will seek the post as speaker of the State House. He joins Reps. Susan Winchester of Chickasha and Gus Blackwell of Goodwell in the race. Rep. Dale DeWitt of Braman also is said to be in the race.

Wright said, "I have a little different philosophy. I don't see individual members having to to give a stamp of approval of the speaker's policies. A speaker should advance what is the consensus policy of the caucuses. Somebody has to be the cat herder," and he believes he can fill that role.

The winner will replace Lance Cargill of Harrah, who resigned as speaker earlier this week.

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