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McCain won every county

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WASHINGTON — Republican presidential nominee John McCain got his biggest victory margin in Oklahoma on Tuesday, winning every county in the state in results that mirrored those of 2004.
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Law standoff threatens January vote for Iraqis Thu, Nov 5, 2009 | Add a comment BAGHDAD — Iraqi lawmakers blew another deadline Thursday as they continued haggling over an election law that’s crucial to the country’s political stability and to the Obama...
National Briefs Thu, Nov 5, 2009 | Add a comment TEXAS 3 protest election DALLAS — Three Hispanic voters will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to consider their challenge over how council members are elected in Farmers Branch, a Dallas suburb...
Afghan ex-candidate calls winner a loser Wed, Nov 4, 2009 | Add a comment KABUL — The challenger in Afghanistan’s recent election called President Hamid Karzai’s victory illegal and his government a failure, saying Wednesday that the tainted...
U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin raises most cash in quarter Tue, Nov 3, 2009 | Add a comment The three major gubernatorial candidates found themselves running neck and neck in raising money during the third quarter of this year, campaign reports filed with the state Ethics Commission show....
Health care plan could hit wealthy with big tax hikes Tue, Nov 3, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — The typical family would be spared higher taxes from the House Democratic plan to overhaul health care, and their low-income neighbors could come out ahead. Their wealthy...
Military spouses await bill’s residency benefits Tue, Nov 3, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — Congress on Monday sent President Barack Obama a bill that allows military spouses to claim residency in the same state as their wives or husbands. Under current law, service...
Obama sees long way to go for job market Mon, Nov 2, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — As the prospect of double-digit unemployment looms, President Barack Obama on Monday sought to set expectations for the nation, saying job losses will likely roll on "for...
Afghan leadership decision brings relief Mon, Nov 2, 2009 | Add a comment KABUL — Afghanistan’s election commission proclaimed President Hamid Karzai the victor of the country’s tumultuous ballot Monday, canceling a planned runoff and ending a political...
Gay hate law spurs mixed bag of replies Sat, Oct 31, 2009 | Add a comment Adding sexual orientation to the federal hate crimes law was either a grave threat to the Constitution or a great day for America, depending on whom you ask. President Barack Obama signed a bill...
States set low bar for student success Sat, Oct 31, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — Many states set achievement standards so low that they can say their students are reading and doing math at their grade level when they haven’t truly mastered the subjects,...
Homemade Halloween costumes sewing up popularity in Edmond Wed, Oct 28, 2009 | Add a comment EDMOND — Halloween is just days away and a new trend seems to be emerging when it comes to selecting a costume. Edmond thrift stores are seeing an increase in people buying clothing to make...
Officials call for better treatment of injured troops, disabled veterans Tue, Oct 27, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday that troops injured in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to face too many bureaucratic hurdles. Paperwork alone for them can be...
Obama will not ‘rush’ decision on Afghanistan Tue, Oct 27, 2009 | Add a comment JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — President Barack Obama pledged on Monday not to "rush the solemn decision” to send more troops to battle in Afghanistan as he weighs military options on what...
Military Briefs: Kerry is critical of war plan Tue, Oct 27, 2009 Kerry is critical of war plan WASHINGTON — A war plan that asks President Barack Obama to commit tens of thousands of additional U.S. forces to Afghanistan is too ambitious, a top Senate...
U.S. opposes bid to limit freedoms Tue, Oct 27, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Monday came out strongly against efforts by Islamic nations to bar the defamation of religions, saying the moves would restrict free speech....
Plenty of swine flu vaccine will be available, official says Mon, Oct 26, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Monday the swine flu vaccine "is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line.” But at...
After jail deal, Oklahoma County will seek bond vote Mon, Oct 26, 2009 | Add a comment County officials have reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to fix a litany of problems at the Oklahoma County jail. The next step is to convince voters to pay for hundreds more...
Nation Briefs: Threats draw sentence, fine Mon, Oct 26, 2009 COURTS Threats draw sentence, fine SAN DIEGO — Walter Bagdasarian, a California man who posted Internet messages about killing Barack Obama during last year’s presidential campaign,...
Afghanistan's candidates rule out power-sharing deal Mon, Oct 26, 2009 | Add a comment AFGHANISTAN Candidates rule out power-sharing deal KABUL — President Hamid Karzai and his challenger, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, ruled out a power-sharing deal before...
Scenario helps military prepare for the worst Wed, Oct 21, 2009 | Add a comment BRAGGS — Braggs may seem an unlikely place for an international health care summit, but it’s the perfect place to simulate a terrorist attack on such a gathering. About 500 military...

HOW WE VOTED


A look at how Oklahoman's voted in major races, broken down by county


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Cornett seeks third term

Aug 26Mick Cornett will run for re-election as Oklahoma City mayor.

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Coburn to run again in 2010

Jun 5What do Tom Coburn's colleagues say about his decision to run again...

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Ed Kelley - Coburn on a roll

May 21Tom Coburn has a really good issue on which to launch a re-election...

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Mike Turpen addresses inauguration, Obama

Jan 19Chris Casteel talks with Mike Turpen about the inauguration and the...

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Back to work

Jan 6Mark Green talks about the new, 111th Congress, which returned to...

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Girl Scouts plan to attend inauguration.

Dec 22Girl Scout troop 17 plans to attend President-elect Barack Obama's...

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Majority vs Minority

Nov 20What does a Democratic Washington mean for Republicans?

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Obama's Administration

Nov 19Barack Obama has been busy filling key roles with people who served...

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Ed Kelley - The People's Business

Nov 19Will the people who represent the people really do the people's...

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City workers clear signs

Nov 12Business and political signs are cleared by Oklahoma City workers.

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Barack Obama's transition

Nov 10Mark Green talks about the early signals from Barack Obama's...

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Berry Tramel - Breaking Down Barriers

Nov 6Sports, for all races, always has been about hope and possibility....

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Urban League Response to Election Results

Nov 6Dr. Valerie Thompson of the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City...

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Students react to Obama's win

Nov 5Oklahoma students react to Barack Obama's election to the presidency.

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Democrats and the Economy

Nov 5What impact will an Obama Administration have on the economy?

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