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…
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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…
AR-Sen: In The Blogs
Blue Arkansas blog offers a rundown of the most recent Rasmussen polling numbers for Blanche Lincoln’s seat. UPDATE: Not surprisingly, Faith and Freedom Coalition is embracing the very bias that Blue Arkansas mentioned.
AR-02: More On Social Media In Campaigns
Yesterday, I mentioned the seeming lack of understanding by Arkansas candidates on how to implement a coherent social media strategy. As luck would have it, Patrick Kennedy posted a Facebook note touching (somewhat) on this issue yesterday as well. Sadly,…
AR-Sen: Halter Raises More Than $2M in 31 Days
Following last night’s deadline for first-quarter financial reporting, Carol Butler, campaign manager for Bill Halter, said that the candidate had raised over $2M since announcing that he would seek Blanche Lincoln’s Senate seat. Obviously, given the monetary lead Lincoln had…
AR Dept. of Health receives $400K grant
Senators Lincoln and Pryor and Congressmen Ross, Snyder, and Berry issued a joint announcement yesterday that the Arkansas Department of Health will receive a $400K grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand its capacity to…