By now, I assume most people have seen the most recent Rasmussen poll showing John Boozman with a sizable lead in hypothetical matchups against both Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter. On the surface, the numbers were pretty damning. A new…
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AR-Land Comm: Maybe "Luddite" Wasn't Strong Enough
For whatever reason, I found myself telling an out-of-state friend about the Arkansas Land Commissioner’s race yesterday. Specifically, I was describing the marked difference between L.J. Bryant and Monty Davenport, and I mentioned Davenport’s statement: “I would rather not be…
AR-02: Boling Endorses Elliott
When I caught wind that David Boling would be endorsing Joyce Elliott on the Capitol steps today at 3:30, I realized that I would be in the area and decided to stop by. The late announcement did not lend itself…
AR-Land Comm: Baxter Bulletin Reports On Race … Sorta
If you were a newspaper writer in Marion County who was writing an article on the outcomes of county- and state-wide races in Tuesday’s primary, it is not impossible to think that you might tailor your message slightly to appeal…
AR-Sen: You Don't Mind If Your Credit Card Rates Go Up, Do You?
When Sen. Lincoln scurried back to Washington D.C. following Tuesday’s results, ostensibly it was to fight any attempts to weaken her (wrongheaded) financial reform bill. Apparently, she is so hell-bent on getting her version, and ONLY her version, through that…
AR-Sen: I Promise We'll Mention Other Races At Some Point
Remember the www.dollarbillhalter.com website that Sen. Lincoln’s campaign launched in an effort to get the least-creative derisive nickname ever to stick disparage Bill Halter for having money? Well, oddly enough, going to that address now redirects a person to The…
AR-Sen: Halter Launches New Ad, "Change"
Fantastically done. Great shots of real people, no mention of the competition, a single message throughout, and probably the most positive tone we’ve had in an ad in this race from either side. I thought the clip from Tuesday night…
AR-Sen: Ex-Prez To Campaign With Soon-To-Be-Ex-Senator
Former President Bill Clinton will apparently be in Arkansas on May 28 to campaign on behalf of Sen. Lincoln during her “Countdown To Victory” tour. The campaign even released a play-at-home version of everyone’s favorite game, “Spot The Spin!,” to…
AR-Sen: What A Difference A Day Makes
An overnight poll by Research 2000, as reported by Democracy for America, shows Bill Halter ahead of Blanche Lincoln. Among the questions asked: QUESTION: Who did you vote for in the Democratic Primary election today, Blanche Lincoln, Bill Halter, or…
Thoughts From Last Night
Three watch parties, about 100 shaken hands, one photo with Lt. Gov. Halter, and some 12:30am chocolate chip cookies later, here we are. If my pounding head and the 140 emails I’ve received since 7:00pm are any indication, last night…