Dana Murphy Increases Lead in News 9 Poll
Oklahomans Appreciate Her Experience and Leadership

 

For Immediate Release - September 17, 2008
Contact: Oklahoma Republican Party Communications Director Patrick Moir
(405) 528-3501 office
(405) 248-0629 cell

 

(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma): Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Gary Jones today announced that Dana Murphy, the Republican nominee for the short term on Oklahoma's Corporation Commission, has widened her lead over Democrat Jim Roth.

 

News 9's Oklahoma General Election - Week 2 poll shows Dana Murphy leading 45.0% to 32.6%, a lead of 12.4%.  Dana Murphy had an 8.6% lead in the Week 1 poll.

 

"Dana Murphy's experience makes her the clear choice for Corporation Commission," Jones said.  "She has experience working in the industries regulated by the Commission; she was honored as Corporation Commission Co-Employee of the Year and with the Public Servant Award while serving as an Administrative Law Judge on the Commission's staff."

 

"In addition to her six years working for the Commission, Dana is a professional geologist and, as an attorney, has represented small producers and mineral owners," Jones continued.  "Her experience in field gives her a wealth of knowledge unrivaled in her race."

 

"Dana's opponent is fond of saying that Governor Henry picked him for the Commission because he has no experience in the field," Jones explained.  "The polls show that Oklahomans know that Dana Murphy is the experienced candidate in the race and choose her for that reason."