Roth Throws Mud In Corp Comm Race

The Associated Press ~ A tough race for a seat on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has turned nasty, with incumbent Jim Roth accusing his opponent in a television advertisement of underhanded financial dealings with her own family.

[The charge stems from an unsubstantiated allegation made during a contentious divorce action 16 years ago.

[Roth's mud-slinging comes despite poll numbers this week that show him slightly ahead of Republican Dana Murphy after a barrage of positive commercials on his behalf.

[Murphy's campaign thus far has not engaged in negative campaigning, despite what some believe is a ready-made and current issue, Roth's apparent conflict of interest in voting against a coal-powered plant opposed by his campaign co-chairman, fundraiser and maximum donor Aubrey McClendon of Chesapeake Energy Corp. Thus far, Murphy has not so much as mentioned the connection between the two despite being urged to point it out.]

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