Asa Hutchinson is the subject of a long profile from Politico today, only a couple of weeks ahead of the Republican National Committee’s Aug. 23 debate.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. introduced Governor Hutchinson at a meeting of the Little Rock Rotary Club last week and praised Hutchinson for his economic development efforts, his "laser focus on efficiency," "his heart" and sense of compassion for the state's citizens. He said Hutchinson would go down in the books as one of the greatest governors in the state's history. Today, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's John Brummett agreed. Say what?
Robert "Beto" O'Rourke announced he is joining the field for the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary. It comes as no surprise to those paying attention. There was speculation from some the former Representative from Texas might hold off and challenge Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in 2020, but Beto O'Rourke is going for the big win.
In this week’s episode, Charles and Antwan provide perspective and conversation regarding improving the quality of life in Little Rock and the need to convert War Memorial Golf Course into a Central Park. In addition, they interview John Brummett, of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, regarding the campaign themes of Frank Scott and Baker Kurrus in the Little Rock Mayoral race.
Sen. Tom Cotton's malicious blockade of a foreign service appointment has gained national attention, in part because of the death of the woman Cotton punished to get at President Obama. Will it get local news coverage?
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist was granted an interview with Associate Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood, who's spinning her role in ongoing internal divisions on the court about administrative and other matters.
Sen. Jim Hendren, one of the co-chairs of the Health Reform Legislative Task Force, suggests a not-very-creative "alternative" to the private option: cancelling health insurance for the more than 200,000 Arkansans who have gained coverage under the private option. He also says some stuff that doesn't really make sense.
I'm no John Brummett. Max Brantley, Ernie Dumas, Bob Lancaster, Paul Greenberg, Doug Smith or Gene Lyons either. All have strong voices and deep institutional knowledge. I have neither.