For Oklahoma delegates in the 'reddest' state, pity and respect

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.— As she headed to the Democratic National Convention that starts here Tuesday night, 83-year-old Oklahoma delegate Isabel Baker ran into Democrats from other states. They greeted her with a blend of respect and pity.

But mostly pity, she said, for coming from one of the nation’s most resolutely Republican states.

“They say, ‘God love you. Thank you,’” the retired college professor said Tuesday morning, wearing a long-sleeve pink shirt with “Forward Obama” printed in a glittery silver. “I think we’re treated better, maybe. I think they feel sorry for us.”

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But Jim Frasier, another delegate, said that doesn’t mean committed Democrats sit on the sidelines in Oklahoma.

“I take great pleasure raising money in Oklahoma and sending it to Illinois, and Pennsylvania and Ohio,” said the 71-year-old attorney from Tulsa. It forces Republicans to spend money and energy doing the same thing, he said.

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http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-dnc-oklahoma-delegates-20120904,0,2513465.story

[skeewee08]

1. I live in OK

and I send money too... I told my hubby when we win the lottery were moving fron this state...

[Arkana]

2. This is more or less how I would expect delegates from Vermont are treated at the RNC.