2008 RESULTS: Oklahoma vote for U.S. Senate

2,231 of 2,231 precincts - 100 percent




x-Jim Inhofe, GOP (i) 763,102 - 57 percent
Andrew Rice, Dem 527,569 - 39 percent
Stephen Wallace, Ind 55,683 - 4 percent

Gov. Brad Boy Endorses: "The underdog" or as I call him "Fried Rice"

Subject: The underdog
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008 8:05 AM
From: "Gov. Brad Henry"

Dear Friend:

In many ways, Andrew Rice's campaign for the United States Senate reminds me of my own underdog campaign for governor in 2002. We barnstormed the state that year, confident that our growing grassroots support and promise for change would help me overcome long odds to win in November.

Of course, there are people out there who aren't ready for change and will do what they can to stop it. Andrew is ready for the challenge but he needs your help.

Andrew began his campaign over a year ago, and now he's entering the critical final stretch. There are only 24 days until Election Day and the latest polls are showing that Andrew can win.

Andrew tells me he is just shy of the $35,000 weekly fundraising goal that will keep his campaign running strong. Even as little as $5 from you can help him get there. I told him that you and I would put him over the top.

As governor, I am proud when Oklahoma produces leaders like State Senator Andrew Rice.

Andrew's life has been touched by many experiences, including his faith, his missionary work, and the loss of his brother on 9/11. Growing up in Oklahoma, he acquired Oklahoma values - his work ethic and common sense - that have already marked his public service.

In an evenly divided Senate, Andrew has proven that he can work with both Democrats and Republicans to attack our state's most challenging issues. He has stood out as a leader on veterans' issues, health care, and energy.

Right now Andrew is mounting a strong campaign for U.S. Senate. I believe that Andrew Rice is the right choice for Oklahoma at a time when Washington is badly in need of new leaders with strong principles and a fresh bipartisan approach.

His steadfast faith and family values will always guide his work on issues that matter to Oklahomans, such as health care, education, economic fairness, and energy independence.

I know what it's like to run an underdog campaign and I know how grateful Andrew is for your help. We've beaten the odds before and I know we can do it again.

Thank you for your consideration and for your belief in Oklahoma.

Sincerely,
- Brad
Brad Henry
Governor of Oklahoma

Pinko "Fried Rice" at a Anti-War Rally

Terrill fried Rice on Misleading Oklahoma Voters on Immigration Record

Rice Misleading Oklahoma
Voters on Immigration Record

Randy Terrill says Rice not Instrumental in Passage

Contrary to his latest claims, State Senator Andrew Rice was not key in the passage of Oklahoma’s immigration reform law, according to the bill’s author and Oklahoma Victory 2008. In a radio ad titled “Faith,” Rice claims “I helped pass the toughest immigration reform law in the country.”

According to State Rep. Randy Terrill (R-Moore), author of HB 1804, “Senator Rice was not actively involved in the negotiations of HB 1804 nor was he instrumental in the bill’s passage. Furthermore, Senator Rice voted to gut a bill establishing English as the state’s official language, which should give Oklahomans an idea where he really stands on meaningful immigration reform.”

On May 7, 2008, Senator Rice and his Senate Democrat colleagues passed substitute language to Terrill’s English-only bill, thereby sending it back to a conference committee and essentially killing the bill.
http://newsok.com/article/keyword/3240527/

“Rice indeed voted for the final passage of HB 1804, but it’s disingenuous for him to take credit for helping pass the toughest immigration reform law in the country,” said Oklahoma Victory Director Matt Pinnell. “Senator Rice talks a big game about bipartisanship, but when it comes to the tough issues that Oklahomans feel strongly about, like making English our state's official language, Rice tows the party line.”