What went wrong for Istook
The inability to raise money and bad timing led to the shellacking U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook took in his unsuccessful gubernatorial bid, political observers say.
Istook, 56, who gave up the congressional seat he's held for 14 years to run for governor, blamed Tuesday's loss on the lack of money.
The Republican lawmaker from Warr Acres said Gov. Brad Henry -- who scored the biggest winning percentage in almost ...
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