Author: Michael Cook

Michael Cook

Cook: DGA Ad Raps Asa Hutchinson Over $461,000 Birthday Party

Today Jobs and Opportunity, an organization affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association, unveiled a new television ad highlighting what Asa Hutchinson did during his time as a Congressman, D.C. lobbyist…

Cook: GOP Virginia Voters Now Running For Arkansas Statewide Office

The three major statewide nominees for the Arkansas Republic Party have one odd trait in common that probably has never happened before in our state’s history. At some point in…

Cook: James Lee Witt’s Campaign Gets Big Boost

Fourth District Congressional candidate James Lee Witt’s campaign got a major boost last Friday when it was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign’s “Red to Blue” program. The “Red to…

Cook: Democrats Hammer Cotton On Disaster Aid Denial

Last week, it was Tom Cotton’s vote against the Violence Against Women Act that came back to haunt him. This week, it’s Cotton’s votes against disaster relief that are coming…

Cook: Tom Cotton’s Vote Against Violence Against Women Act Haunts Him

Tom Cotton’s vote against the Violence Against Women Act is coming back to haunt him again. You may recall, Cotton was the only Arkansas Congressman to vote against this act…

Cook: New DGA Ad Paints Asa Hutchinson As Out of Touch

The Democratic Governor’s Association today released a new television ad highlighting how they believe Asa Hutchinson is out of touch with Arkansas. The ad, entitled “Potential,” is paid for by…

Cook: Property Records Show Tom Cotton’s ‘Roots’ Planted in D.C.

Tom Cotton has a new television ad where he stands in front of his Yell County home and talks about his “deep roots” in the city of Dardanelle. Speaking to…

Cook: Movie Reviews: ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ and ‘Locke’

This past Friday on FOX16 Good Day Arkansas, I reviewed two new and very enjoyable films, “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and “Locke.” You can watch my reviews online here….

Cook: Tom Cotton Promotes ‘Despicable’ Endorsement

“Despicable” is a strong word to use in American politics. There is no room for grey or subtlety when that word is employed. This week, Tom Cotton promoted the endorsement…

Cook: Random Observations About Tuesday’s Primary

Here are some random observations on Tuesday’s primary election results. Turnout This year may have been the lowest voter turnout ever in a mid-term election. As of this moment, it…

Cook: Democrats In Five Counties Could Pick GOP Nominees

Many Arkansas Democrats who voted early this year have discovered there isn’t much to vote on this primary season. The lack of primaries could allow Democrats to strategically cross-over in…

Cook: Asa Hutchinson, ‘Slush Fund’ And Economic Development

A job expansion announcement today is a good time to recall that Asa Hutchinson once referred to a wildly successful economic development tool as a “slush fund.” Today food distributor…

Cook: NBC Poll Shows Mark Pryor Leading By 11 Points

A new poll conducted by NBC News-Marist Poll shows Senator Mark Pryor with a commanding 11-point lead over Congressman Tom Cotton. The new NBC News-Marist Poll has Mark Pryor with…

Cook: My Interview With Actress Patricia Heaton

Last week, I traveled to LA to attend the world premiere of the movie “Mom”s Night Out” at the iconic Chinese Theater. This was my first Hollywood movie premiere and…

Cook: New Mark Pryor Ad Raps Tom Cotton’s Medicare Record

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor unveiled a new television ad this week highlighting his record of protecting Medicare and rapping opponent Tom Cotton for wanting to increase the Medicare eligibility to…

Cook: Tom Cotton’s ‘Pants On Fire’ And Spreading Falsehoods

It never ceases to amaze me when candidates blurt out blatant falsehoods and then expect to get away with it. The latest example is the whopper of a tale Tom…

Cook: Arkansas Democrats Could Purposefully Elect Weak GOP Nominees

“Every battle is won before it is ever fought.” – Sun Tzu, paraphrased. The primaries are less than a month away and Arkansas Democrats find themselves with a unique opportunity…

Cook: Hypocrisy Over Gambling In The State Legislature (UPDATED)

In 2013, State Senator Missy Irvin voted to allow Arkansans to legally gamble on the Internet. State Senator Jimmy Hickey also voted to allow folks in our state to legally…

Cook: Senate, Congressional Candidates File Fundraising Reports

The candidates for federal office – including Cong. Tom Cotton and Sen. Mark Pryor – appear to have no shortage of funds. Talk Business blogger Michael Cook dives into the latest quarterly fundraising reports.

Cook: Latest Fundraising Reports for Gubernatorial, Down-Ballot Candidates

Candidates for statewide office report their fundraising totals for the month of March. Talk Business blogger Michael Cook rounds up the filings.