In Arkansas, a Green Party candidate for the state Legislature is going to contest his citation for disorderly conduct because he made a campaign sign with the words “chickenshit” on it.
Brian Barnett called his Republican and Democratic opponents “chickenshit” because they would not debate him.
Barnett and two police officers discussed the matter for several minutes [...]
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Ethics Chair Admits Signing Check But Claims Illegal Contribution Came From Wife
Posted in July 29th, 2008
Larry Ross, chair of the Arkansas Ethics Commission, has a straightforward excuse for the illegal contribution given in his name to a Court of Appeal’s Judge. Ross says he signed the check, but the contribution was from his wife.
Arkansas bars members of the Ethics Commission from making political contributions to state and local candidates.
Ross claims [...]
Arkansas Lawmaker Who Resigned On Sexual Assault Charges Wants His Seat Back
Posted in July 24th, 2008
When former Arkansas state Representative Dwayne Dobbins resigned his seat in 2005 during a plea bargain for a felony sexual assault charge, everyone figured he was through in politics. Dobbins, who was accused of fondling a 17-year-old girl, surrendered his seat, and his wife, Sharon Dobbins, was elected.
Sharon Dobbins did not file for the March [...]
Bush For President Of Nigeria?
Posted in June 19th, 2008
by Glenn Church in Argentina, Arkansas, China, Egypt, France, George Bush, Great Britain, India, Iran, Jordan, Mexico, Nigeria, Palestine, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey
In a World Public Opinion poll, 42% of Americans said George Bush inspired a lot or some confidence in them.
The lowest marks are understandable, primarily Middle East Countries–Palestine 3 percent, Jordan 4 percent, Iran 6 percent, Turkey 7 percent and Egypt 8 percent.
The next level is a bit surprising, as it has some [...]
Arkansas Democrats Hold Fundraiser For Republican Colleague
Posted in April 22nd, 2008
Twelve Democrats are hosting a fundraiser for Bryan King, a Republican colleague. Apparently, the Democrats signed on before a Democrat opponent emerged. The state Democratic Party chair is a bit miffed. Democrat Robbie Mills, incoming House Speaker said, “I don’t think it’s going to help or hurt his (King) re-election chances one bit.” Sure, Robbie, when did money [...]
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