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Tom Cole: “Henry Bellman when he was state chairman of the Republican…”

Featuring: Tom Cole, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 4th Congressional District

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Published July 24, 2026 | Video Starts at 10:18

Williams nominated for president in 1968. But she got involved in local politics. And back then, I mean, Lily State was 12, 13% registered Republican. Got to know Henry Bellman when he was state chairman of the Republican Party. And she was a state committee woman from Cleveland County. So I grew up with people like Henry Bellman and Dewey Bartlett coming into the House. (10:18–10:23)

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