/r/Arkansas_Politics
A place for links and discussion about politics in the Natural State, with more politics than /r/Arkansas, and more Arkansas than /r/politics.
A place for links and discussion about politics in the Natural State. More politics than /r/Arkansas, and more Arkansas than /r/politics.
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You are welcome to file ethics complaints against Stronger Arkansas and Arkansans for Students and Educators. They traded $100,000 between themselves making them an undeclared PAC. Here is the complaint form.
Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist, was trotted out by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to champion her LEARNS school vouchers. Now he has been exposed for serious hypocrisy. Starring in gay porn while preaching that LGBTQ+ rights in schools is bad. Unfortunately his starring roll in a gay film is blocked in Arkansas because of evangelical rules.
Looks Sheriff Finkbeiner has a shot at using Judge Williams Judicial Review records in his defense case against the meth charges.
Politicians often face criticism for changing their stance on policy issues, but I believe true representatives adapt to the needs of their constituents. If voters’ views shift, it’s reasonable for politicians to change their positions as well. While I value the character of candidates, I prioritize their commitment to representing my interests in Washington. What are your thoughts?
Being a very red state, I'm wondering if the election certification alarms will be a problem here. I can see why the swing states will have problems. Does anyone know anything about this in Arkansas? Since the governor is a Trumper, I have no problem believing she would do anything possible (illegal, too) if called upon by her "mentor" and "hero" (RNC) ugh.
One of the big issues that sunk her run for the presidency in 2020 was Tulsi Gabbard's accusations during a presidential debate. How did you feel about it then, has your opinion changed and or does it not matter to you in this race?
Marijuana Violations: Gabbard accused Harris of putting over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations, juxtaposing this with Harris's admission and laughter about having smoked marijuana herself. This was highlighted as a hypocrisy in Harris's approach to marijuana laws.
Death Row Case: Gabbard criticized Harris for blocking evidence that could have potentially freed an innocent man from death row, referring to the case of Kevin Cooper. This accusation was about Harris's handling of justice where she allegedly obstructed the path to proving innocence.
Criminal Justice Reform: Gabbard attacked Harris for not doing enough to reform the criminal justice system, suggesting that Harris missed opportunities to make significant changes during her tenure as Attorney General.
Cash Bail System: There was an accusation that Harris fought to maintain a cash bail system, which Gabbard argued disproportionately impacts poor people, exacerbating the issue of pre-trial detention for those unable to afford bail.
General Critique: Beyond specific accusations, Gabbard's critique also touched on what she perceived as Harris's failure to secure the border, though this was more of a general political attack rather than tied directly to her record as Attorney General.
It's not much but it's something
Once again the needs and wants of the people were ignored!
Yesterday, the Arkansas Secretary of State rejected an attempt to add an amendment to the November ballot that would enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution. This is despite having immense support from voters. The reason it was rejected you might ask? According to the Secretary of State, the group who organized the petition to get enough signatures didn't provide the names of the canvassers or a written statement proving that the canvassers had been aware of the requirements to add the amendment.
The head of the organization spearheading the campaign to enshrine abortion rights said that they had worked side by side with the office of the Secretary of State to make sure that they followed all the rules. The group spearheading the campaign is called Arkansas Limited Government. They have commented on this result saying they will not back down and will do everything they can to fight this verdict.
To summarize it, Project 2025 is a how-to guide on how to turn the US into a fascist theocracy with Trump as the supreme ruler. Basically if you're not rich, white, male, and Christian, Project 2025 will fuck you over. To all the women who use birth control to manage their cycle, you're screwed. To the libertarian who wants to enjoy his weed and pornhub, you are also screwed. To the LGBT+, your existence will be swept back into the closet under penalty of imprisonment or worse. The Heritage Foundation is behind Project 2025.