Tulsa World: For Edmondson. He's the clear choice for governor
After closely examining all their records, we believe that Drew Edmondson is the most qualified to occupy the state's highest office. We strongly encourage Democrats to turn out in force for him on Tuesday.
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Oklahoma Eagle: For Drew Edmondson, Democratic Nomination...for his clear vision of a better Oklahoma
Because of his long advocacy as a leader who has often taken on the role of the defender of those with little voice and for his clear vision of a better Oklahoma, The Oklahoma Eagle endorses Drew Edmondson for the Democratic nomination for Governor.
NRA Political Victory Fund Endorses Edmondson in Governor's Race
Candidate's support for Second Amendment issues praised by group
Chris W. Cox, chairman of the NRA fund, said Edmondson's primary endorsement and his "A" rating by the group were based i n part on his fundamental support of Oklahoma's "Workplace Protection/Parking Lot" law during the legal battle to enforce it in Oklahoma and federal court.
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Oklahoma Teamsters Endorse Edmondson in Governor's Race
Candidate's support for working families praised by labor group
Oklahoma City Teamsters Local 886 President Randy Loewenkamp said Local members and their families "greatly appreciate Drew Edmondson's service to our country in Vietnam and value his commitment to the working men and women of Oklahoma."
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Oklahoma Chapter of the Sierra Club Endorses Edmondson
"Drew Edmondson means what he says and has a record to prove it"
The Oklahoma Chapter of the Sierra Club is proud to announce the endorsement of Attorney General Drew Edmondson for Governor of the State of Oklahoma. Drew Edmondson is an exceptional candidate who respects the environment and knows what a critical role it plays in the future well-being of our state.
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Sequoyah County Times: The right governor for tough times
"Take a close look... We think you will like what you see"
Clearly, selection of a governor is more critical this year than it has been in decades. Fortunately, one candidate in this year's contests has the character, maturity, training, background, ideas and foresight to lead Oklahoma out of our morass. Drew Edmondson ... is exactly the person we need in our state's top office in these dark days.
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McIntosh County Democrat: He is truly the right candidate
"We must have someone who will make tough decisions"
(Drew) Edmondson's record as attorney general and his plans for the future demonstrate in the strongest ways possible that he is truly the right candidate to be our next governor. First of all, we must have someone who will make tough decisions. All through his career, Edmondson has done just that. No matter the issue, he has made decisions and followed through on them even when it led to controversy.
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Vian Tenkiller News: He made the tough decision
"We must have someone who looks beyond the quick fix"
(Drew) Edmondson could have sat idly by while the waters of eastern Oklahoma were slowly fouled beyond use. But he did not. He made the tough decision to do what he could to stop the pollution... (W)e must have someone who looks beyond the quick fix that may be politically popular but which won't produce the best solution now or for our future.
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The Indian Journal: Innovative solutions
"(A) history of coming up with solid plans that bring great solutions"
The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust...the Oklahoma Education Technology Trust... (brought) real progress. In keeping with his history of coming up with solid plans that bring great solutions to big problems, Edmondson opened his campaign with announcement of a 12-point plan for economic development.
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The Eastern Times-Register: A solid plan for our future
"This is exactly what we need in our next governor"
We have before us a candidate with a solid plan for our future and a personal history of success in turning big plans into action. That is exactly what we need in our next governor.
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Edmond Life and Leisure column by Publisher Ray Hibbard
"He is a family guy who understands concerns of moms and dads"
This is a guy who does not run from a fight folks. He is a family guy who understands concerns of moms and dads across the state... (H)e is a guy that wants to reach out to all Oklahomans and gives me hope that if elected by his party to represent them in the general election in November, he will want to work at uplifting all Oklahomans and not just those in his party.
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Enid News and Eagle: Edmondson best fit for Democratic Nomination
"He has shown the ability to work in bipartisan fashion"
Edmondson has a very well-known political family name in the state; however, he's made a name for himself as fair-minded and aggressive attorney general. He has shown the ability to work in bipartisan fashion in protecting and serving Oklahomans as attorney general.
