A proposed aluminum smelter in Inola became a major flashpoint in the governor’s debate as candidates were asked whether Oklahoma taxpayers should support the project through a $255 million incentive package.
The discussion quickly turned into a heated exchange between Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei, with Drummond questioning Mazzei’s position on the project after receiving President Trump’s endorsement, while Mazzei accused Drummond of supporting former President Joe Biden.
Drummond called the claim a lie and accused Mazzei of picking on his wife…