by - October 9, 2014 5:00 pm
Tolbert: Another Forwarded Rutledge Email (UPDATED)
The stories on Leslie Rutledge continue to trickle. It seems like someone is hoping to hurt her campaign with a death by a thousand cuts. But as with the previous…
Author: Jason Tolbert
by - October 8, 2014 10:58 pm
Tolbert: DCCC Hits New Low With Ad Attacking Delta Trust & Bank (UPDATED)
This has certainly been a year of some horrible television ads like nothing Arkansas has ever seen. But in their efforts to help elect Mayor Patrick Henry Hays, the Democratic…
by - October 8, 2014 5:23 am
Tolbert: Candidates Stay On Message, Asa Stays The Frontrunner
Tuesday night’s debate on KATV saw Republican Asa Hutchinson and Democrat Mike Ross square off in their second statewide televised debate. This time, both candidates seemed to stayed more on…
by - October 7, 2014 5:21 am
Tolbert: Mike Ross Said He’s Running To Save The Democratic Party
Mike Ross’ campaign ads would have you believe that he is the voice of independence. Most of his ads touted himself as “one of the most independent members of Congress” and do…
by - October 6, 2014 5:02 pm
Tolbert: Westerman Campaign Ad Plays Up ‘Razorback Roots’
A new campaign ad out from Fourth District GOP Congressional nominee Bruce Westerman does a good job both presenting a biography of the candidate – full of faith, family, and…
by - October 2, 2014 5:02 pm
Tolbert: Ties Found Between Shadowy Group’s Complaint On Rutledge And Democratic Operatives
There has been an interesting back-and-forth this week between Republican Attorney General candidate Leslie Rutledge and Democratic Pulaski County Clerk Larry Crane. In short, Crane canceled Rutledge’s voter registration based…
by - September 30, 2014 5:10 pm
Tolbert: Hays’ Shoffner Ads Are Classic ‘Guilt By Association’ Smears
The Patrick Henry Hays for Congress campaign has taken a sudden turn for the negative in recent days. Last week, the Democratic nominee launched an ad called “Best Investment” where…
by - September 29, 2014 5:26 pm
Tolbert: Cotton Expanding Ad Reach
It almost seems impossible, but the Tom Cotton for Senate campaign is spending even more of the reach of its campaign advertising with a new ad going up today. The…
by - September 27, 2014 1:48 pm
Tolbert: ‘Cavalry Is Coming’ To Help Hill
While attention has been focused on the heavily-watched races for Senate and Governor, the closest race in the state could be the Second Congressional District race between Republican French Hill and…
by - September 26, 2014 5:40 pm
Tolbert: Rasmussen Has Cotton Up 7; Cotton Accepts MTP Debate Offer
A steady stream of polls are beginning to come in on the closely-watched U.S. Senate race. The latest poll from Rasmussen shows the largest lead yet for Republican Rep. Tom…
by - September 25, 2014 4:59 pm
Tolbert: Cotton Defends Farm Bill Ad, Discusses Energy Policy
Republican Senate candidate Tom Cotton defended an ad he released this week on his vote against the Farm Bill. “When President Obama hijacked the farm bill, turned it into a…
by - September 25, 2014 6:59 am
Tolbert: Could Elvis Cause The Only Statewide Runoff? (UPDATED)
If an Arkansas candidate doesn’t receive 50% of the vote in November, he or she can still win with a plurality – except in one particular match-up. TB&P blogger Jason Tolbert explores the exception.
by - September 24, 2014 9:36 pm
Tolbert: Paul Ryan Campaigns For Asa Hutchinson
Former GOP Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan appeared Wednesday evening at an event in Benton where around 300 supporters gathered for a barbeque with Ryan to support Asa Hutchinson’s campaign…
by - September 24, 2014 5:10 pm
Tolbert: Ross Campaign Provides Explanations On Pharmacy Inventory Questions
Most stories begin with a question. Sometimes that question is answered clearly one way or the other. Other times, the answer is elusive. Such is the case with this story….
by - September 20, 2014 8:57 am
Tolbert: DPA Tracker FOIA Request Preceded Media Report On Rutledge
For those that closely follow Arkansas politics, things got a bit exciting Wednesday evening. A headline from the Associated Press posted shortly after 5:00 pm read “AG hopeful criticized ‘wacko’…
by - September 20, 2014 8:50 am
Tolbert: Debate Showed Asa As Frontrunner
I will direct you to Steve Brawner’s post for a good objective blow by blow of last’s night Arkansas gubernatorial debate on KARK. You can also watch the whole replay…
by - September 19, 2014 5:02 am
Tolbert: Football Games Prime Spot For Political Ads
By now, Arkansas has already grown weary of seeing political ads on our televisions; however, with just over six weeks to go until the election, they promise to only grow…
by - September 18, 2014 6:01 pm
Tolbert: Which Mike Ross Will Show Up At The Debate?
Much has been written over the debate over the debates for U.S. Senate, which has finally resulted in one debate with limited topics. Perhaps public television will squeeze out one…
by - September 18, 2014 5:38 am
Tolbert: GOP AG Group Up With Ad For Rutledge
We have seen a plethora of outside groups hit Arkansas airwaves in the last few months, especially in the U.S. Senate and the Governor’s races. Now, the Republican Attorney General’s…
by - September 16, 2014 6:15 pm
Tolbert: Pryor Ducks Debating Foreign Policy
Finally, we have a Senate debate scheduled between Sen. Mark Pryor and Rep. Tom Cotton. The debate will be October 14th in Fayetteville. Although Cotton wants more debates and to cover…