Advertisement
Advertisement

Posts tagged
'John Brummett'

Politico takes a long look at Asa Hutchinson's presidential bid

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.
IT Arkansas job board

The experts start to weigh in on Asa's White House dreams

Arkansas's own John Brummett joins an expert panel judging Asa Hutchinson's White House chances. They give him a chilly maybe.
Advertisement

Hutchinson a great governor? Not so much.

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?

The inevitability of Beto

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.
Advertisement

New episode of Rock the Culture: 'Walk Around'

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.

Criticism mounts of Tom Cotton's vindictiveness; will it get local news coverage?

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?
Advertisement

Justice Wood talks about confidential court matters in press interview

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.

There goes Rapert again on the gays; claims vow from Asa not to protect gays

Sen. Jason Rapert claims he has assurances from Gov. Asa Hutchinson that he will not issue an executive order extending protection to gay people.
Advertisement

Health reform task force co-chair suggests kicking 200,000 Arkansans off their insurance, or single payer, or something

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.

Brummett to grow his media brand

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist John Brummett is adding a new media hat to his wardrobe.
Advertisement

Brummett evolves: Hillary for president

John Brummett persists in putting his most liberal columns behind a Wednesday pay wall at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

The next Brummett not waiting in the wings

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.
Advertisement
Advertisement