LifeNews.com: Another Pro-Life Woman Advances

LifeNews.com, an online news source about pro-life issues, wrote about Mary Fallin's Oklahoma gubernatorial primary victory.

In the story, LifeNews.com wrote:

During her two terms in office, Fallin co-sponsored the Positive Alternatives Act and Abortion Provider Prohibition Act. She has received awards from the Family Research Council and other groups for her legislative work.

Referencing these accomplishments, Dannenfelser said, “Mary Fallin’s tireless efforts are a model for all pro-life women candidates this election cycle. A new women’s movement which affirms its original pro-life roots is making its way across the country, and Rep. Fallin is one of its brightest stars.”

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Rasmussen Reports: Fallin 57%, Askins 36%

Today, the Rasmussen Reports, a well-respected and nationally known polling firm, released its first post-primary poll results in the Oklahoma gubernatorial race.

In the survey, Rasmussen found that Mary Fallin led Jari Askins 57 percent to 36 percent.  Additionally, Rasmussen found:

“Republican Congresswoman Mary Fallin holds a sizable lead over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins in Rasmussen Reports' first post-primary look at the race for governor of Oklahoma. The winner will be the state's first woman governor. Fallin, the winner of a four-way GOP Primary contest on Tuesday, now earns 57% of the vote to Askins’ 36%. …

“Eighty-six percent (86%) of Republicans support Fallin, while just 66% of Democrats have rallied to Askins thus far. …

“For Askins, the race is clearly an uphill battle in a conservative, Republican-leaning state where opposition to the national health care bill and to the federal challenge of Arizona's immigration law are well above findings nationally. Oklahoma voters also hold a pessimistic view of where the economy is headed. All these issues are creating a difficult environment for Democrats nationally.”

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Tulsa World - "Historic election: Oklahoma governor a race between two women"

The Tulsa World writes about the historic nature of the Oklahoma gubernatorial election this fall.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans will elect the state's first female governor this fall in only the fourth race in history where two women have faced off to become a state's chief executive.  

In Tuesday's party primaries, Democrats nominated Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, while Republicans nominated U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin. ...

Fallin said she felt "very honored to be a part of this historic time in our state where we do have two women that are running for governor."

"I think it says that Oklahoma has come a long way," she said. "I was the first woman lieutenant governor in Oklahoma. I was the first woman to go to Congress since we elected one in 1920 and she served only two years." 

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Thank You Oklahoma! Read Mary's note to supporters

I’m thrilled to write to you today to thank you for selecting me as the Republican nominee for governor of the great state of Oklahoma!  We’re one step closer to electing a conservative leader and taking back the governor's mansion.

I want to thank my GOP opponents: state Senator Randy Brogdon, Robert Hubbard and Roger Jackson. We all owe them our respect and thanks for putting themselves on the line by running for higher office.

And to their supporters, I assure you I am ready to be your champion for constitutional values, to stand up to Washington and to be the conservative leader that Oklahoma needs.

The November election is important because these are important times.  We’re facing a recession and budget crisis and unprecedented interference from Washington.  That’s why it is so important we elect a conservative governor.

Oklahomans can elect someone who will fight for our rights and values, or they can choose a Washington-style liberal who is out of touch with everyday Oklahomans.

We’re going to stay focused on the issues:  growing our economy and creating jobs, improving our educational system and cutting government waste.

I love Oklahoma and I’m ready to lead this state forward.  Together we can build a better, brighter future for our families.

And I promise you:  no one will work harder for you and this great state than I will.  No one.

Thank you again for your support.  Now, let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work and show Oklahoma that smart, principled and conservative leadership is on its way to the governor’s mansion!

God bless,

Mary Fallin

The Calm Before the Storm!

The Fallin for Governor election night watch party around 5 p.m. Tuesday.