Brummett Likes Bubba’s Chances

In his final column before moving to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas News Bureau columnist John Brummett looks at the budding race in the First Congressional District and argues that there may actually be a good contest.

Writes Brummett:

No basis exists for any Democrat to be optimistic about unseating any Republican member of Congress anywhere in the South.

The white rural Democrat, once the reigning demographic of old Dixie, is fast becoming extinct.

But, if there is an exception that proves that rule, it might occur in eastern Arkansas with an old-style farmer Democrat and quintessential Delta scion such as this irascibly savvy Bubba-type from Marvell named Clark Hall.

Brummett outlines his arguments for factors that may work in Hall’s favor. He also notes land mines for Hall to navigate in the race. But his ultimate conclusion: "Altogether, I’m about to talk myself into a tinge of excitement about this race."

Read Brummett in full at this link.