“Because they were so disgusted with the status quo, they elected the wrong person,” Coburn said.

He quickly explained that he was not suggesting any of the current presidential candidates resemble Hitler (and, technically, Hitler was never elected), or that the U.S. is in the same straits as Germany nearly a century ago.

But, he said, angry voters are more likely to make rash decisions.

“What I am saying,” Coburn said, “is that we ought to be real careful in thinking about who wants to lead this country, who can make great decisions for this country, who is educated about our country, who can actually pull our country together rather than divide us further.”

Neither Watts nor Coburn would say whom they support for president, but both made it clear they are not fans of Donald Trump.

“There are entertainers in the race that aren’t answering questions about what they’re about,” Coburn said.

Watts was more blunt.

“I have deep concerns about Donald Trump,” he said. “I agree with (Coburn) that we have not heard him answer any questions. We have not heard him give any plan. That concerns me.

“I’m concerned about decency, and trying to keep decency in the process. I think some of the things he’s done are very indecent.”

Randy Krehbiel 918-581-8365 randy.krehbiel@tulsaworld.com

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