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Court Finds Wisconsin Voter ID Law Constitutional

May 30, 2013 Nic Horton 1 Comment

Wisconsin's reformer Governor Scott Walker

As you probably know, the Arkansas legislature passed a voter ID law during the recent legislative session. The law requires voters to show a photo ID when casting their ballot. If they do not have one, one will be provided for them by the state. Many on the Left have decried these types of reasonable election reforms for years, claiming they are attempts at “voter suppression.” Such claims are groundless for several reasons. The Arkansas Times has routinely resorted to this kind of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2013 General Assembly, Elections, Voter ID Tagged With: Arkansas, Elections, legislature, Reform, Scott Walker, tea party, voter ID, Wisconsin

On the Arkansas Times, Part I

May 13, 2013 Dan Greenberg 2 Comments

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One of the legislature’s most praiseworthy achievements this session was passing a “voter ID” bill. If you read the unsigned article in this week’s Arkansas Times, though, you’ll see a very different perspective on voter ID. Indeed, the Times explained: Republicans say the new law will protect the integrity of our elections; some may believe that. But there's no evidence of substantial in-person voter fraud, the only kind prevented by the new law. There is plenty of evidence, however, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arkansas Legislature, Arkansas Media, Elections, Voter ID Tagged With: AAI, advance arkansas institute, Arkansas, Dan Greenberg, legislature, media, Policy, Politics, taxes, voter ID

‘Non-Existent’ Voter Fraud Strangely Still Exists

February 19, 2013 Nic Horton

John Fund of National Review recently wrote a great piece entitled “The Voter Fraud That ‘Never Happens’ Keeps Coming Back.” He outlines the story of an Ohio poll worker who admitted to a Cincinnati news station that she voted twice in the 2012 election: According to county documents, Richardson’s absentee ballot was accepted on Nov. 1, 2012 along with her signature. On Nov. 11, she told an official she also voted at a precinct because she was afraid her absentee ballot would not be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elections, Voter Fraud, Voter ID Tagged With: Arkansas, Elections, legislature, Ohio, Patrick Moran, Reform, Virginia, voter fraud, voter ID

Senator-Elect Bryan King Files Voter ID Bills

December 13, 2012 Nic Horton

No doubt many of you remember our friend Representative Bryan King (soon to be Senator King) who has been raising awareness about voter fraud in Arkansas. In fact, Rep. King even sent a letter to a U.S. Attorney, requesting a formal investigation into fraud in Lee County, AR -- which seems odd, since we have it on good authority that voter fraud does not exist in Arkansas. Nonetheless, Rep. King is moving forward to reform Arkansas elections: yesterday, he filed two bills -- SB2 and SJR1 -- … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elections, Voter ID Tagged With: Arkansas, Bryan King, Constitution, Democrats, Elections, fraud, legislature, Reform, Republicans, tea party, voter ID, voting

LIVE Arkansas Election Results

November 5, 2012 Nic Horton

I'll be updating this post throughout the night as election results trickle in from the Associated Press. Refresh your browser to get the very latest. Balance of Power, Final Score Arkansas Senate: GOP 21, Democrats 14 Michael Lamoureux elected first Republican President Pro Tem of the Arkansas Senate yesterday. Arkansas House: A likely 51-49 GOP majority, assuming that John Hutchison holds his lead (a recount is scheduled for next week). 12:27 - AP calling a victory for John … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arkansas Democrats, Arkansas Legislature, Arkansas Politics, Elections Tagged With: Arkansas, Democrats, Election, legislature, Mitt Romney, obama, Politics, Republicans, taxes, tea party, Tom Cotton

Election Coverage, Brought To You By The Arkansas Project!

November 5, 2012 Nic Horton

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Well, tomorrow night’s the big night that we’ve all been waiting for -- Decision 2012. Many political commentators have called it (as they do every four years) “the biggest election of our lifetimes.” In Arkansas, there are five ballot issues to be decided, including medical marijuana and a half-cent sales tax increase. The state legislature is also poised for a change of party leadership for the first time since Reconstruction. So, where can you find the best, most extensive, most … [Read more...]

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If You Need Her, Call Her (No Matter Where You Are)

November 5, 2012 Nic Horton

Last Tuesday, I told you about Linda Tyler’s refusal to answer a few basic questions about LM Wind Power and her outspoken support for the governor’s quick action closing fund. Notably, Rep. Tyler actually brags on her campaign website that she is “driven” by hearing from citizens about important issues. Little did I know that the previous Sunday, Rep. Tyler once again reiterated her deeply held commitment to transparency and responsiveness to the people of Arkansas about where she … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arkansas Legislature, Elections, Gallery Tagged With: 2012, Arkansas, Conway, Democrats, Election, Faulkner County, freedom, Jason Rapert, legislature, Liberty, Linda Tyler, LM Wind Power, race, Republicans, senate, tea party, waste

BFF: Kyle Osborne Hearts Mike Beebe, And Other Things I Learned Monday Night

October 9, 2012 Nic Horton

Last night, I witnessed the Searcy debate between incumbent Rep. Mark Biviano and his Democrat challenger Kyle Osborne. If the voters make a choice based on the candidates' performances, Osborne is in serious trouble. In his opening statement, Osborne began by saying he’s running for state representative because he has 30 years of law enforcement experience and “we need a little law enforcement in Little Rock.” He continued by saying he wants to go to the legislature to “serve … [Read more...]