Riley tries ’splainin’ herself

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Riley tries ’splainin’ herself

POLITICS: SD37: Riley responds to GOP “smear campaign”

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07/10/2008 by Bryan Smith

(OK) In response to recent remarks by the Republican party that attempt to link her to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Oklahoma Sen. Nancy Riley said she expected a smear campaign.

The story began on July 4, after Sen. Riley, D-Tulsa, gave an interview to the Broken Arrow Ledger in which she gave credit for Oklahoma’s relatively strong economy to high gas prices.

“It may sound crass, but thank goodness for high gas prices,” the article quotes her as saying. “That is what is helping sustain the state’s economy.”

A press release from Randy Swanson, director of the Oklahoma Republican Senatorial Committee, said that “Riley’s recent remarks about high gasoline prices are good for Oklahoma shows she’s out of touch with voters.”

In an interview on Thursday, Riley said she was not referring to gasoline, but rather to natural gas, which she said is an important part of the state’s economy. The context of the remarks is not known, as the article sandwiched them between a short-list of Riley’s legislative priorities and discussion of the state Senate’s 24 to 24 power split.

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So…Nancy isn’t for higher gasoline prices, but for higher prices to heat our homes and cook our food. We understand. Keep talking, Nancy.

This entry was posted on Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 2:18 pm

Riley Opposes Charter Schools and Tax Credits

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From: The Sand Springs Leader

Correction: State Sen.'s positions corrected

By: October 11, 2008

A story about a state senate candidate's open forum incorrectly stated State Sen. Nancy Riley (D-37)'s position on charter schools and tax credits. Riley is opposed to both. The Leader regrets the err

Coffee Echoes Henry's Obama Invitation

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Friday, August 22, 2008
Coffee Echoes Henry's Obama Invitation

From Oklahoma Senate Republicans ~ Echoing Governor Henry’s invitation for Presidential candidate Barack Obama to campaign in Oklahoma, Senate Co-President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee offered to roll out the red carpet for the Democrat standard-bearer.

"Speaking on behalf of all Oklahoma Republicans, and in the spirit of true bi-partisanship, I want to join Governor Henry in inviting Barack Obama to Oklahoma. We’ll break out all of the Oklahoma hospitality we can if Obama would campaign alongside Nancy Riley, Robert Murphy, Keith Erwin and Richard Lerblance," said Coffee.

"Senate Republicans would welcome him with open arms," he continued. "Better yet, let’s take a statewide bus tour."

With public polls showing Obama running a distant second to John McCain in the state, Republicans are eager for a visit by Obama.

Coffee suggested a swing starting in Lawton with Democrat Senate candidate Keith Erwin; north to Stillwater with Senate candidate/judge applicant Robert Murphy; then to Tulsa to go door-to-door with Nancy Riley; and a wrap-up rally in McAlester with Senator Richard Lerblance.

"We’ll even pay for their meal at Pete’s Place or The Isle of Capri in Krebs, if Obama likes great Italian food," Coffee added.

"If that schedule is too taxing, a rally on the south steps of the Capitol, with a photo-op of Obama standing, arms aloft with Riley, Murphy, Erwin and Lerblance – and any other willing Democrat – would be sufficient," he continued.

"If Obama doesn’t have the time or inclination to visit his good friends in Oklahoma, I urge my Democrat friends in the Senate to make public their support for the top of their ticket.

"Why wouldn’t Nancy Riley, Robert Murphy, Richard Lerblance or Keith Erwin declare their allegiance?" Coffee asked. "They’re mysteriously silent on this issue.

"If the Democrats need any help in planning the logistics for the Obama visit, have them call me. I’ll be glad to put the full force of our campaigns behind this effort," he offered. "They know my number."

"Turn-coat" Nancy Just Keeps on Digging Her Own Hole

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Senate Race Getting Dirty
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Story Updated: Oct 24, 2008 at 1:03 AM CDT
TULSA, OK -- We're less than two weeks away from Election Day and in some races, the campaigning is getting dirty. When it comes to the state senate race between Nancy Riley and challenger Dan Newberry the gloves are off.

He's a rookie with no experience in elected office. She's a practiced politician who made headlines for switching parties.

Two-term senator Nancy Riley is attacking her Republican opponent and his livelihood.

"Newberry personally profited from selling risky loans with excessive interest rates," said the Riley ad.

That claim is False. Court documents show many homeowners defaulted and had to foreclose, but the loans weren't risky.

Newberry lends at adjustable rates, some loans going from 10% up to 16%. But he says defaults are rare, and that a six-percent maximum increase isn't excessive.

Tulsa's Better Business Bureau calls his company satisfactory.

Newberry's camp is also in attack mode.

"Riley supports higher property taxes, taxpayer funded abortions," said the Newberry ad.

We'll put the True stamp on that one. Riley opposed lowering the property tax rate from five percent to three percent. She says lowering the cap would have actually created tax increases.

And the abortion bill aimed to end taxpayer-funded abortions except to save the mother's life. Riley says she supports exceptions for rape and incest victims which was not included in the original bill.

"She first ran as a conservative, and now is a liberal who stands with Barack Obama," said the Newberry ad.

That claim is half-true. Two years ago Riley switched parties in the middle of her term. She says she was dissatisfied with the GOP's continual effort to kill her bills, calling the Republican caucus hateful and vindictive. But Riley has never publicly supported or opposed either candidate for President.

Riley's campaign says she's got the experience and proven ability to work with both parties.

Newberry's camp says forget the spin, switching party's mid-stream was a stab in the back.