Coburn possibly running for governor in 2010?

[Joe Biden 2020]

I honestly don't see Coburn running for governor.  He's too smart for that.  Even if he did, he'd probably lose to a very popular Jari Askins, and may not even survive a tough, bruising primary fight against Mary Fallin, and would damage Fallin in the process allowing Askins to cruise to an easy win.  That would mean he'd be out of office, something I like the sound of!  In fact, if Brad Henry runs in 2010 against Coburn, then Coburn definitely would not be a lock for re-election.  Brad Henry is a little more popular statewide than Tom Coburn.

Just remember, the Oklahoma Democratic Party is a lot stronger than a lot of outsiders think.  We have the ability to retain the governorship and yank the Senate Seat out from under Coburn's rear end at the same time.

Now, if Askins wins the race in 2010, as of right now, the Lt Governor's post would likely turn back to the Republicans, as the most prominent politician running for the seat is Republican State Rep Kenneth Corn.  That could change, and I hope and confident it will, but that's where we stand right now.

Although, a logical argument could be presented that Henry for Coburn would be a fair switch, kind of like Sebelius for Brownback would have been had Obama not nominated Sebelius for HHS.

[Joe Biden 2020]

http://www.news9.com/Global/story.asp?S=10094769

Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK-4) has taken himself out of the governor's race in 2010.  He told The Oklahoman that he is not interested, citing other strong Republican contenders in the race, including Rep. Mary Fallin (R, OK-5), who has already announced her candidacy, and Fmr Rep. JC Watts possibly seeking a run.

On the Democratic side, Lt Gov. Jari Askins has announced and Atty Gen. Drew Edmondson possibly interested.