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6:48 am
Thu August 30, 2012

Oklahoma GOP Eyes Sweep, But Democrats Vow Fight

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With the final candidates in place for November's congressional matchups, Republicans are focusing on a clean sweep of Oklahoma's delegation.

But Democrats are looking not only to defend their only congressional seat but are expressing optimism that a second seat in Tulsa could be in play this year.

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Election
6:07 pm
Wed August 29, 2012

NPR Live Chat: Republican National Convention

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Republican National Convention Day 4 - Thursday, August 30, 2012

Republican National Convention Day 3 - Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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It's All Politics
5:48 pm
Wed August 29, 2012

Live Blog: Wednesday At The Republican Convention

Originally published on Wed August 29, 2012 11:37 pm

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Hello from Tampa, where tonight Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin accepted the Republican Party's vice presidential nomination and told the nation that if he joins Mitt Romney in the White House they will work to solve the nation's problems, not blame them on others.

"We will not duck the tough issues, we will lead," he said. "We will not spend four years blaming others, we will take responsibility. We will not try to replace our founding principles, we will reapply our founding principles."

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Election
6:41 am
Wed August 29, 2012

Governor Fallin Speaks to RNC

Credit KWGS/CSpan
Governor Fallin before the RNC

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says President Barack Obama and his policies are getting in the way of entrepreneurship and used an oilman's business success story as an example of pursuing the American dream.

During her speech, heard live on KWGS, Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., Fallin praised the nomination of Mitt Romney and running mate Paul Ryan.

Fallin cited the important role Oklahoma plays in the nation's energy production and its low unemployment rate of 4.9 percent.

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