The Oklahoma governor that brought the state's values and priorities to the national level as "king" of the US Senate was (c.) Robert S. Kerr.
Robert S. Kerr was the 12th Governor of Oklahoma and he was elected as a United States Senator three times. Moreover, he was part of the Democratic Party. After he died in 1963, <u>Kerr started to be called 'the Uncrowned King of the Senate' for his ability to work hard</u> and to stay persistent when it came to achieve his main goals <u>and also for his commitment to bring Oklahoma's values to the national level.</u>
<span>Muckrakers of the 19th century can be compared to some, but not all modern day journalists. Muckrakers were famous for "digging up dirt" on people and exposing them. Today's journalists do similar things, especially in the current political environment. However, today's journalists have it easier with the inventions of social media and the Internet. It's much easier to "dig up dirt" on people and expose them.</span>
I don't understand your question. What role did they play in what exactly? I could be able to help you if I knew what you were referring to.