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Monday, September 18, 2006 Fliers Ruffle Feathers: Governor's Race Evokes Campaign Tactics Fuss
By BARBARA HOBEROCK
World Capitol Bureau
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Gov. Brad Henry's office accused U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook last week of continuing to distort the governor's record.
During a recent campaign swing through southern Oklahoma, Istook's staff handed out fliers that claimed to show the differences between the Republican congressman and the Democratic governor.
Istook is giving up his seat in Congress to challenge Henry in the Nov. 7 general election.
"Essentially, the flier is made up of half-truths and innuendo not supported by the record," said Paul Sund, a Henry spokesman. "His approach of distorting the facts and conveniently forgetting the record may work in Washington, D.C., but Oklahoma voters will see through this for what it is."
Chip Englander, Istook's campaign manager, said Istook stands by the flier and believes it is accurate.
"Brad Henry is going to have to make a choice," Englander said. "He can either run for governor or run from his record. It is tough to do both."
Regarding spending and taxes, Istook's flier says Henry increased state spending by 30.6 percent in the last two years. Read more...
Posted at 9/18/2006 01:10:00 PM
 
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