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Lake Wister fish fry means time for a little politicking  view story
Monday, July 19, 2004
Ryan McNeill - - Oklahoman
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LAKE WISTER STATE PARK - Beneath shadows of lush, rolling eastern Oklahoma hills, politics and America's past sit at the same picnic table.
Hundreds gather each year in this county where good jobs are scarce and opportunities few, but values strong. They listen to politicians promise a better future as catfish pops in fryers nearby.
Volunteers served up 135 pounds of catfish, along with hush puppies and pie on this Saturday, a day when rain was followed by Oklahoma heat and humidity. About 500 dined while candidates stumped and tried convincing voters to make them sheriff, state lawmaker or even a member of Congress.
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