Fivethirtyeight.com has a fascinating post discussing a recent working paper by Ruy Teixeira. “The Democratic Party will become even more dominated by the emerging constituencies that gave Barack Obama his historic 2008 victory, while the Republican Party will be forced…
Author: bhr_iat2rz
AR-Sen: Lincoln Seeks To Let Wal-Mart's Wishes Trump Wall Street Reform
In a move as unsurprising as her pending loss in November, Blanche Lincoln is quietly trying to carve out a loophole for her friends at Arvest Bank. According to the Wall Street Journal: Sen. Blanche Lincoln, one of the chief…
AR-House 46 [Follow-Up]: That word…you keep using it. I do not think it means what you think it means.
I have found that, as a general rule, the more ridiculous someone is in his or her initial position on an issue, the more quickly he will paint himself into a logical corner when discussing it or attempt to change…
AR-House 46: When Ignorance Attacks!
Every now and then, Jeff will listen to Rush Limbaugh despite knowing full well that Rush will undoubtedly say something so false and inflammatory that Jeff will turn off the radio in disgust. Likewise, I have a friend who will…
AR-Sen: Oh, Come On. Seriously?
Senator Blanche Lincoln gave her reaction to President Obama’s national address regarding the BP oil spill. And, lest ye be worried that she no longer thinks voters are complete morons who will buy anything she says, she made sure to…
AR-Sen: Lincoln Chooses Big Oil Over Environment, Pryor Obediently Follows
While I was out-of-pocket last week, Senate Joint Resolution 26 went down to defeat in the Senate by a score of 53 to 47. Better known as “The Murkowski Amendment” after its author and sponsor, Sen. Lisa Murkowsi (Idiot-AK), SJR…
AR-Sen: Sen. Lincoln Hesitates Over Whether You Should Eat Tainted Food
Allow me to share with you a classic Arkansas-boy-meets-tainted-burger tale of love and debilitating illness. EL PASO, AR — Thomas Whitmire, 13, didn’t know the hamburger he ate a year ago would send him into the worse health crisis of…
BHR Wonders: Two's Company; Three's An Option?
A week ago, on the eve of the runoff elections, Jeff and I were discussing the possibility of a Robbie Wills victory and what that might mean between now and November. Specifically, we wondered whether a Wills win would open…
AR-01, AR-02: DCCC Announces Second Round of R2B Candidates
Per today’s press release from the DCCC, Joyce Elliott and Chad Causey are both listed among the latest group of candidates who have qualified for the “Red To Blue Program.” These candidates earned a spot in the program by surpassing…
AR-Land Comm: Arkansans Cast 140K Votes Against Status Quo
It’s always nice when a candidate who you were already pulling for does something that makes you even happier that you supported him in the first place. Last night, the Mrs. and I arrived at L.J. Bryant’s watch party at…