Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Jari Askins still planning to lead Senate at times

 
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT
Published: November 23, 2008

She may no longer be on standby to break ties, but Democratic Lt. Gov. Jari Askins says her role as president of the Senate hasn’t changed and she expects to preside occasionally over the Republican-controlled chamber.

"I still believe that should I choose to want to preside that that opportunity is still available,” Askins said. "I wouldn’t be surprised if there are times this session whe...


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