Barrett, Inman vow to not toe their party’s lines By Caleb Soptelean, editor The Sun Candidates Scott Inman and Rex Barrett highlighted their independence Tuesday during a debate for House District 94. Inman, 28, said he is a moderate-to-conservative, i.e. “Oklahoma Democrat,” while Barrett, 30, noted some areas where he bucks the Republican Party line. Both said they would vote to throw out a law that allows some illegal immigrants to attend college at in-state tuition rates. Inman said the bill, which Gov. Brad Henry signed two years ago, “should’ve never been put forth. I support the repeal of that legislation.” Both men said they want to crack down on businesses that hire illegal immigrants, although Barrett said he wants to require identification to get a public education and state services. (The Supreme Court has ruled that schools cannot ask students about their legal status.) Read more... Posted at 10/25/2006 04:42:00 PM