The Norman Transcript By Althea Peterson Transcript Staff Writer For statewide candidates, there aren’t many opportunities to reach 80,000 potential voters in one location. Enter Sooner football season, which draws people from across the state to Norman. Candidates including incumbent Gov. Brad Henry, D-Shawnee, and his challenger, Rep. Ernest Istook, R-Warr Acres, personally show up to games to speak to voters. “It’s where the people are,” Henry said. “It’s a fun time on gameday.”Derek Kern, who is with the Istook campaign, said one of their gameday campaigning tactics include “Ernie the Elephant,” a campaign mascot. “He’s always a big hit with the kids,” Kern said. “Everybody loves Ernie the Elephant.” Read more... Posted at 9/24/2006 10:25:00 PM