Were the party of power in Oklahoma during my youth. They controlled both the House and the Senate as well as most of the State offices. Oklahoma as far back as I can remember voted conservative/Republican in national elections but the Oklahoma Blue Dog Dems ran on conservative principals which resinated with the voters. We've had some darn good Democrats elected here in Oklahoma over the years.
Republicans now control both the State House and Senate as well as all major state offices, both Senators and all House seats. Looking at the upcoming mid-terms the Dems are barely fielding candidates in most races and those candidates are largely weak with little funding. I can't recall a time when the state Democratic party was in worse shape. Is there hope for the party? Can they regain some of their lost stature?
Republicans now control both the State House and Senate as well as all major state offices, both Senators and all House seats. Looking at the upcoming mid-terms the Dems are barely fielding candidates in most races and those candidates are largely weak with little funding. I can't recall a time when the state Democratic party was in worse shape. Is there hope for the party? Can they regain some of their lost stature?