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Name:	Robert "Bob" Murphy Jr.
Age:	58
Office sought:	State Senate 21
Political party/date registered:	Democrat/lifelong Democrat /
Campaign Web site:	None
How long have you lived in the district for which you are running? NA

Previous political races and outcome:
associate district judge

Previous political service:
associate district judge

Education (name of institution/degree/year graduated):
NA

(for OK state House and Senate races only)

1. What are the top three issues in your district?
The economy, health care, education.

2. Lawmakers approved a stand-still budget for the coming fiscal year. Critics blamed previous tax cuts for a drop in revenues, while tax cut supporters say such cuts spur the economy. Do you believe Oklahoma can sustain additional tax cuts?
. I fully support tax cuts for working-class citizens, but we should also fully fund education and repair our crumbling roads and bridges.

3. Do you think illegal immigration is a serious problem facing Oklahoma? Why or why not?
Yes, we want jobs going to hard-working Oklahomans not illegal immigrants. Also, state to prosecute corporate violators to the fullest extent of the law.

4. Do you believe voters should be required to produce identification at the polls?
No.

5. Should the governor be taken out of the parole process?
Yes.

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