Cook’s Outlook

Democrats in the First Congressional District now have a choice to make on who they’d like to challenge Congressman Rick Crawford in 2012.

Democrats Hold 18-to-1 Fundraising Advantage Over Gop (updated)

The dramatic difference in how much money the Democratic Party of Arkansas and the Republican Party of Arkansas have in the bank is likely to play a significant role in next year’s legislative races.

Democrats Launch Radio Spot, Stockpile Cash

The Democratic Party of Arkansas today publicly unveiled a new radio ad that will soon start running in targeted markets across the state.

New Polls: Griffin And Crawford Vulnerable (updated)

New polls released today show that Republican Congressmen Tim Griffin and Rick Crawford are among the most vulnerable incumbents in the country.

Arkansas Poll Ain’t Really Arkansas

Today, the "Arkansas Poll" was released by the University of Arkansas’ Department of Political Science, and once again I have serious doubts about the quality of their polling data.

Democrats Have Advantage In Fight For State Senate

Arkansas Republicans have been talking a big game on their prospects of taking over the State Senate, but so far their rhetoric doesn’t match the reality. A few days ago, I reviewed the fundraising reports of seven State Senate campaigns and found that Democratic candidates dramatically out-raised their Republican opponents last quarter.

Crawfishin’ English’s Unethical Action

In a post last week, I speculated how soon Rep. Jane "Crawfishin" English (R-??) would break another promise. Turns out we didn’t have to wait long. Jane English has broken a sacred promise to the voters by moving out of her State Rep. district just so she can further her political ambitions.

Democratic Party, Senate Candidates Leading In Campaign Cash

In the race for critical campaign cash, the latest finance reports show that Arkansas Democratic Senate candidates and the Democratic Party of Arkansas have a significant edge when it comes to fundraising.

For Hall And Jeffress, The Next Quarter May Be Most Pivotable

With Rep. Clark Hall’s announcement of his candidacy for Congress today and Senator Gene Jeffress’ recent announcement, the race for the 1st and 4th Congressional Districts are starting to come into focus.

In Search Of The Anti-tax Crusade

To listen to Republicans, you’d think that Arkansans are adamantly opposed to any new taxes and that there’s an anti-tax mood sweeping the state which means we must cut taxes. Republicans want us to believe Arkansans hate government and don’t want to give it any more money.

Jane English: The Crawfishin’ Candidate

It appears that Republican Senate candidate and current State Representative Jane English may be known as the "crawfishin’ candidate" based on my blogger colleague Jason Tolbert’s latest post.

West Virginia Offers Arkansas Democrats A Blueprint For Success

A week ago today a Democrat won the race for Governor in West Virgina and that victory may have implications for next year’s general election in Arkansas.

Movie Reviews: Ides Of March And 50/50

Today on KARZ-TV’s morning show I reviewed "Ides of March and ’50/50."

Arkansas Gop Headliner Pushing For Health Insurance Exchanges

Does the Republican Party of Arkansas ever coordinate message and strategy with their Republican Legislators?

Beebe Playing ‘rope-a-dope’ On Health Insurance Exchanges

I’ve got a working theory that Governor Mike Beebe may be playing "rope-a-dope" with Arkansas Republican legislators. First, a quick explanation before I get to the theory.

Movie Reviews: Warrior & The Guard

Recently, I reviewed two movies for KARK-TV’s morning show: "Warrior" and "The Guard." Both were fantastic films.

Republican Party Hero In Arkansas (updated)

Let me describe the history of one of the Republican Party’s latest heroes and you tell me if this person is worthy of praise, let alone a sponsored speech tour through Arkansas.

These Local Democrats Have The Right Stuff

Today, two Arkansas Democrats announced their candidacies for the State Senate and their races could have an impact on the balance of power in the General Assembly.

Movie Reviews: Drive & I Don’t Know How She Does It

On Friday’s KARK-TV’s morning show I reviewed "Drive" and "I Don’t Know How She Does It".

Obama Unpopular In Arkansas, But What About His ‘buffett Rule’?

Sometimes a completely unscientific poll starts to make you wonder.