by - December 22, 2011 6:12 pm
Congressman Rick Crawford, likely feeling the heat of the Republican payroll tax cut fiasco, today decided to cave into political realtiy and called on Speaker Boehner to allow a vote…
by - December 21, 2011 3:53 pm
Over the past week, some significant problems and budget shortfalls have come to light over at the Arkansas State Forestry Commission. You can read about the full details of it…
by - December 20, 2011 4:32 pm
Congressman Tim Griffin voted today to raise your taxes. Yep, that is correct.
by - December 16, 2011 10:53 am
On Friday’s KARZ-TV’s morning show, I reviewed “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” and “The Descendants” I gave both flicks positive reviews, with “The Descendants” being the better of the…
by - December 14, 2011 5:35 pm
Today, I listened in on a conference call for the press hosted by Congressman Mike Ross where he announced the Blue Dog’s Caucus endorsement of 1st District Congressional candidate Clark…
by - December 14, 2011 8:06 am
Many political observers believe the current heart and soul of Arkansas Republicans is the local Tea Party movement. The Arkansas Tea Party Caucus has been the most active in the…
by - December 12, 2011 3:23 pm
Fourth District Congressional candidate Tom Cotton and Newt Gingrich have something in common.
by - December 9, 2011 2:05 pm
In the past couple of days, I've been asked if there's any truth to the rumors that Gen. Wes Clark may run for Congress against Rep. Tim Griffin. My answer: No! It's not going to happen. No way, no how.
by - December 7, 2011 2:04 pm
I pick my winners and losers in politics for the week.
by - December 5, 2011 6:01 am
Over the weekend, Arkansas Republicans previewed what type of campaign they plan to run in 2012: desperate, petty and childish.
by - December 2, 2011 1:34 pm
What business leaders, health care organizations and Democrats have been saying for months has finally happened. The federal government is set to take control of Arkansas’ health care exchanges. And it happened because of Arkansas Republicans.
by - November 29, 2011 6:02 pm
Over the last couple of months, I’ve written a couple of stories on how Arkansas Democrats have been lagging behind Arkansas Republicans in utilizing social media. As a Democrat, it’s been a bone of contention for me because it’s been a problem with my party both at the state and national level.
by - November 28, 2011 8:11 am
Former Bush speechwriter David Frum offers a fascinating read on how Fox News, Rush Limbaugh and the Tea Party are crippling the long-term prospects of the GOP.
by - November 22, 2011 10:31 am
For the past six months Jonesboro businessman Steve Rockwell publicly flirted with running for Congress against incumbent Rick Crawford.
by - November 14, 2011 5:20 pm
On Friday’s KARZ-TV’s morning show, I reviewed two films: “Jack and Jill” and “A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas”. Both films were a bit silly, but one was significantly better than the other.
by - November 11, 2011 12:32 pm
Today, November 11, is Veterans Day and I'm proud to be a veteran today and everyday.
by - November 9, 2011 9:23 pm
Sen. John Boozman (R) will be the featured speaker at the next central Arkansas Political Animals Club.
by - November 8, 2011 5:18 pm
State Representative Jane “Crawfishin” English (R-??) is one to talk about transparency and trust.
by - November 7, 2011 6:51 pm
In his latest weekly column, Lieutenant Governor Mark Darr’s comments show a disappointing appreciation of what it means to live in poverty in one of the poorest states in the Union – Arkansas.
