Blake Rutherford has an absolutely fantastic post regarding the following tweet by Patrick Kennedy: The arc of a career politician is long and bends towards corruption. PK 12:34 AM April 12th In response to this, Blake emailed Kennedy and asked…
Month: April 2010
AR-01: News and Notes
The Baxter County Democratic Club hosted a debate tonight featuring all six Democrat AR-01 candidates. Candidates will give opening and closing statements. They will also be answering questions from a moderator about healthcare, the economy, foreign policy, and veterans’ issues.…
AR-Sen, AR-01: In The Blogs
Blanche Lincoln: Bill Halter takes money from organized labor, and he will answer to them rather than to the voters. Reality: Pot, meet kettle. (h/t Blue Arkansas Blog) **** I have a short post upcoming about some potential issues with…
AR-04: Huckabee backs Rankin
Ex-governor Mike Huckabee is an endorsing machine these days. The most recent endorsee is Beth Anne Rankin. That’s “Former Miss Arkansas Beth Anne Rankin” in some circles. Or some of you might know her as “that one woman who sang…
AR-02: Poll Results Surprising, But Not For Reasons You Might Think
Talk Business polled 446 voters in the second congressional district, and the results were a little surprising, at least on the surface. 21% Joyce Elliott 16% Robbie Wills 11% Patrick Kennedy 7% David Boling 4% John Adams 41% Undecided A…
RWC: Glenn Beck Admits Love of Money, Not America, Drives Him
OK, maybe my headline is a little unfair, or at least it would be unfair if applied to a regular person. But considering we’re talking about the highest profile guy on Fox News, I think the headline is fair and…
AR-Sen: Lincoln Continues To Make Bizarre Campaign Decisions
So, let me get this straight… Blanche Lincoln was comfortably ahead by double digits about a month ago. Rather than run ads promoting herself and acting like Bill Halter didn’t exist, she chose to go negative, and her poll numbers…
AR-Sen: Map Favors Boozman in GOP Primary
Jason Tolbert explains why geography and demographics make John Boozman the heavy favorite for the GOP nomination in the AR-Sen race. Basically, it comes down to this: Traditionally, Republican primaries are won and lost in Northwest Arkansas. The 3rd Congressional…
AR-02: If Sarcasm Were Money, Kennedy Would Lead All Fundraisers
Blake Rutherford reports that John Adams raised $50,000 in the first quarter, but suggests (rightly, in my opinion) that the sum is probably good for only fourth place behind Robbie Wills, Joyce Elliott, and David Boling, in that order. What…
AR-02: Elliott Endorsed by LR Fire Fighters
Little Rock Firefighters Association today endorsed Joyce Elliott. Joyce has been one of the real heroes in state legislature for working families, said [LRFA President Richard] Morehead. As our Congresswoman, I know Joyce will be a tireless advocate for our…