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2010 Primaries: A Tale of Two Races in Arkansasnew
The Senate primary contest between Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter in Arkansas has garnered plenty of national interest. But national attention may or may not translate to local interest.
Arkansas Times |
Gerard Matthews |
05-18-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Bill Halter, Blanche Lincoln
Blanche Lincoln Celebrates 10 Years in Congress, Looks to Tough Election in 2010new
The year 2010 doesn't hold promise for stress reduction for this mother and U.S. Senator. She's up for re-election and poll numbers that put her below 50 percent seem to beg for a Republican opponent, if you believe the GOP's frequent posturing on the subject.
Arkansas Times |
Paul Barton |
06-18-2009 |
Politics
North Little Rock Rep Is America’s Highest-Ranking Greennew
With his silver hair, sunglasses, and crisp black suit, Richard Carroll certainly looks the part of a state legislator. Currently, he's the highest-ranking Green in the United States.
Arkansas Times |
David Koon |
01-29-2009 |
Politics
In D.C., Sen. Mark Pryor Aims Towards the Center -- Only the Left Seems to Mindnew
For someone so politically impregnable he faces no major party opposition for re-election, it's surprisingly easy to find negative comments on the internet about Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor. They come largely from liberal Democrats, many critical of his votes in his first six-year term on national security, judicial appointments and a smattering of other matters.
Arkansas Times |
Paul Barton |
08-07-2008 |
Politics
Without Clinton, Democrats Face Challenge in Arkansasnew
Though Democrats control the Arkansas statehouse, both the state's U.S. Senate seats, and three of four seats in the U.S. House, the party likely will be hard-pressed to win the state in November's general election.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
06-12-2008 |
Politics
Just Another Face in the Crowdnew
The state's political parties moved this year's primary up to Feb. 5 to make Arkansas more relevant in the nominating process -- by the time Arkansas voted in 2004, John Kerry was the effective nominee -- but the change seems unlikely to give the state more electoral muscle or attention.
Arkansas Times |
John C. Williams |
01-31-2008 |
Politics
Did Mike Huckabee Violate Arkansas Ethics Rules With Latest Filing?new
Speaking fees and a salary of $40,000 from a communications business he created to manage his book sales were not disclosed on former Gov. Mike Huckabee's statement of financial interest filed February 2007 with the Secretary of State.
Arkansas Times |
Leslie Newell Peacock |
01-24-2008 |
Politics
A Populist Charges Across the Iowa Prairienew
Propelled by church voters, Mike Huckabee zooms to the top in Iowa.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
01-10-2008 |
Politics
Iowa Dispatch: Edwards Populism v. Huckabee Populismnew
Huckabee's routine contains little that appeals to the common man's wallet besides the promise to end dependence on foreign oil and the cry to abolish the IRS and enact the FairTax -- a policy that is hardly in the economic interest of the lower and middle classes. Edwards, on the other hand, had a firm grasp on specific government policies that concern working people.
Arkansas Times |
John C. Williams |
01-03-2008 |
Politics
Arkansas Republicans Plan Campaign Against Huckabeenew
In 1992, when Bill Clinton faced a tough primary challenge in New Hampshire, a group of Arkansans known as the Arkansas Travelers went up North to support their former governor. Now, as Mike Huckabee prepares for the Iowa caucuses a new Arkansas contingent is planning a different kind of campaign trip.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
12-14-2007 |
Politics
Judges May Soon Be Taking Sides in Arkansasnew
The old system restricting the speech and actions of judges and judicial candidates is crashing, as federal and state courts are ruling that these restrictions on judicial speech violate the First Amendment. Newer, more free-wheeling rules should make for more interesting politics, but they may make for worse law.
Arkansas Times |
Doug Smith |
11-02-2007 |
Politics
Hillary Hearts Arkansasnew
It was a Beebe-Clinton lovefest in Little Rock on Monday when Hillary Clinton made a brief public appearance across from the Capitol and received the endorsement of Gov. Mike Beebe.
Arkansas Times |
Max Brantley |
08-21-2007 |
Politics
A Stronger Mayor for Little Rock?new
It's been just over half a century since city residents voted to strip their mayor of virtually all but symbolic power -- on Tuesday, they'll decide whether to give some of it back, with a heftily beefed-up paycheck to boot.
Arkansas Times |
Jennifer Barnett Reed |
08-09-2007 |
Politics
Huckabee for President?new
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been raising his national profile lately, traveling around the country to promote his book on obesity, taking over as chairman of the National Governors Association, and proving himself capable of managing post-hurricane relief efforts.
Arkansas Times |
Warwick Sabin |
09-22-2005 |
Politics
Coffee With Clinton's Consigliere, Bruce Lindseynew
Bruce Lindsey, who spent more time with President Clinton than any other administration official, has assumed the lead role in directing Clinton's affairs since the president left office. The low-profile adviser discusses Clinton's present work and the mission of the Clinton Foundation.
Arkansas Times |
Warwick Sabin |
11-12-2004 |
Politics
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