Hern Exit Draws Nine GOP Candidates In Oklahoma Primary

The race for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District is opening up after Hern’s decision, and nine Republicans are now in the mix. That kind of crowded primary usually means fierce competition, plenty of intraparty elbowing, and a good dose of political opportunism. For voters, it is a reminder that when a seat opens, the scramble starts fast and the field often tells you more about the party than the politicians do. Read more about this...