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Oklahoma Congressional delegation sees new political climate

 
BY CHRIS CASTEEL | Published: November 6, 2008    Comment on this article Leave a comment

WASHINGTON — Oklahoma members of Congress said Wednesday they were ready to work with president-elect Barack Obama on the pressing issues confronting the nation, but cautioned they also intend to stick to their conservative principles.

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"I’m kind of like a lot of people,” said Rep. Dan Boren, the only Democrat in the state’s seven-person delegation. "I’m wondering what kind of president he will be.”

Boren, of Muskogee, said he’s hoping Obama "governs as a centrist” and reaches out to the so-called Blue Dog Democrats, a group of conservative House Democrats of which Boren is a member.

"I’m going to be the most hopeful, optimistic person out there,” Boren said.

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