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Oklahoma Republicans Want To Eliminate Real Science Instruction, 12-10-05

Right-wing Closes OKC's GM Plant, 12-03-05

Legalizing Tattoo Studios, 11-19-05

Interview With Lalor, Lee, 11-19-05

Kooky Coburn, Strike 2 For TABOR, 11-12-05

Bought Off For $45, 10-15-05

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  • Who is your pick for governor in the 2010 Democratic primary? - 38 votes - open
  • Who has the best chance to win the lieutenant governor's race in the 2010 election? - 48 votes - open
  • Who has the best chance to win the Oklahoma governor's race in 2010? - 53 votes - open
  • Can Randy Brogdon beat Mary Fallin in the 2010 Republican primary for governor? - 92 votes - open
  • Should Oklahoma use private prisons? - 51 votes - open
  • Should Oklahoma raise taxes on the wealthy to help stabilize the state budget? - 53 votes - open
  • Should Oklahoma reduce or eliminate prison sentences for drug possession and other non-violent crimes? - 55 votes - open
  • Should a Ten Commandments monument be placed on the State Capitol grounds? - 82 votes - open
  • Which potential Republican candidate for Oklahoma governor would win the GOP primary in 2010? - 62 votes - open
  • Should the state eliminate the sales tax on groceries? - 62 votes - open
  • Should students and faculty be allowed to carry concealed weapons on the campuses of Oklahoma's colleges? - 46 votes - open
  • Should Oklahoma grocery stores be allowed to sell wine and 6-point beer? - 44 votes - open
  • Who is the best Oklahoma Democratic candidate for governor in 2010? - 95 votes - open
  • Should the 2009 state legislature pass an amnesty bill capping damages on lawsuits? - 18 votes - open
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