by - August 7, 2018 8:00 am
Considering term limits
According to a recent article by Steve Brawner in this publication, if cleared for the November 6th ballot and passed by the voters, the proposed amendment to the Arkansas constitution…
Author: Robert Coon
by - April 17, 2018 11:33 am
Assessing the Democratic field for Congressional District 2
On April 4th, Talk Business & Politics and KATV gave voters their first opportunity to assess the candidates running for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District….
by - January 28, 2018 2:39 pm
Despite choppy waters nationally, a blue wave unlikely in Arkansas
It’s 2018, and whether you’re a political junkie ready for the next cycle or someone who can’t stand the thought of another campaign, here’s my best effort to guide you…
by - October 29, 2017 7:26 pm
Rethinking the Jones Act
Just over a month ago, Hurricane Maria ravaged the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm with 150 mile-per hour winds. The storm was so intense it…
by - September 10, 2017 10:47 am
A compassionate and conservative dream
“I call my philosophy and approach compassionate conservatism. It is compassionate to actively help our fellow citizens in need. It is conservative to insist on responsibility and results. And with…
by - July 21, 2017 10:16 am
Lessons from the post-Millennial crowd
Politics is generational, and views on political issues often break as sharply based on age demographics as they do by race or even party lines. I was reminded of that…
by - June 8, 2017 1:52 pm
It’s time for a different approach with Cuba
Anyone who paid attention to the 2016 Presidential election, or follows the President on Twitter, knows he prides himself on his ability to make “good deals.” And it’s clear at…
by - May 8, 2017 5:18 pm
In defense of Goldilocks
If the old fairy tale character Goldilocks were a candidate for political office, it’s fair to assume she’d be considered moderate. Of course, she’d be criticized on social media by…