Criticizing elected officials is part of the job for think tanks, journalists, and public policy organizations. It is fair to criticize elected officials when they depart from the platforms upon which they ran for office. Conduit for Action has made a practice of this: see, for instance, its recent blog post, in which it alleges that Governor Asa Hutchinson has strayed from the … [Read more...]
So Sarah Palin Will Come to Arkansas After All on February 16 (Updated!)
An early morning e-mail showed up promoting a February 16 visit to Arkansas by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for a fundraiser on behalf of the Republican Party of Arkansas. Palin's visit was suggested a couple of weeks ago on The Tolbert Report, but some confusion arose because word had leaked out via Facebook before details were finalized. Tolbert had it right to begin with, … [Read more...]
GOP’s Ray Heading Out (Updated!)
Roby Brock's Talk Business blog—or maybe it's his Political Buzz blog, I don't know, I can't keep the damn things straight—says that Republican Party of Arkansas executive director Karen Ray is on her way out, moving to Mississippi where her fiancé is going to graduate school. So, let's get started with aimless suggestions as to who should replace her! I say blogger Jason … [Read more...]
Tenn. Strategist Meets with Ark. GOP Leaders
A footnote to our earlier report on the election of the new Republican Party of Arkansas chairman: Word is that a select group of GOP activists, leaders and party regulars made their way to Little Rock's tony Heights neighborhood after the state party meeting on Saturday, Dec. 13, for a special meeting with one Layne Provine, a Tennessee-based political strategist and direct … [Read more...]
Arkansas GOP Picks New Chair (Updated!: It’s Webb)
The Republican Party of Arkansas elects a new chair for the coming election cycle in Little Rock today. The leading hopefuls are former state senator Doyle Webb and Fayetteville businessman Joseph Wood. The race has been covered on this blog extensively over the last few weeks, so scroll down to read more. I'll update when we've got a winner. The AP's Andrew Demillo offers a … [Read more...]
