Oklahoma Governor's Runoff Debate Highlights Controversies Over Smelter Project and Political Endorsements
The Oklahoma Governor's runoff debate between Republican candidates Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond focused on several contentious issues, including a proposed aluminum smelter in Inola and political endorsements. Drummond accused Mazzei of changing his stance on the smelter project to secure an endorsement from President Trump, citing payments to a lobbying firm operated by Roger Stone. The debate also covered topics such as education reform, immigration, and marijuana production, with both candidates making claims that required fact-checking.