Janine Parry
Arkansas Poll: Sanders’ Approval Rating at 48%
The economy and politics/politicians are again among the top concerns for Arkansans, and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ approval rating is 48%, the lowest for an Arkansas governor since her father’s 47% in 2003. read more >
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Nationalizing Her Governor Run? ‘You Bet I Am,’ Sanders Says
Sarah Sanders' celebrity as former President Donald Trump's spokesperson granted her immediate front-runner status and transformed politics in a place where voters are used to hearing about Arkansas taxes, Arkansas roads and Arkansas schools. read more >
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Asa Hutchinson Not on Ballot But Still Factor in Election
Gov. Asa Hutchinson isn't on the ballot in Tuesday's election, but it's been hard to escape him in the weeks leading up to it. read more >
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Arkansas Poll Shows Big Support for Trump, Cotton
Health care and the economy are the top concerns for Arkansans, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson and U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton enjoy high approval ratings, according to the 22nd annual Arkansas Poll. read more >
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Economy Top Concern in UA’s 21st Arkansas Poll
The economy is the top concern for Arkansans, and most support gun licensing and background checks for gun purchases, according to the 21st annual Arkansas Poll released Wednesday by the University of Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas Poll: Support Strong for Hutchinson, Wage Hike, Voter ID
The 20th annual Arkansas Poll, released Thursday by the University of Arkansas, found strong support for Gov. Asa Hutchinson's re-election bid and proposals that would raise the state's minimum wage and require voters to show photo identification at the polls. read more >
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Arkansas Poll: Politics Steady, Most Support Overhaul of Campaign Finance
Most Arkansans believe that the system of funding political campaigns in the U.S. should be "completely rebuilt," according to the 19th annual Arkansas Poll. read more >
Poll Shows Arkansas Voters Split Over Medical Pot Plan
Arkansas voters were narrowly split over a proposal to legalize medical marijuana before the state Supreme Court disqualified a competing measure from next week's ballot, a new poll shows. read more >
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Arkansas Poll Offers Very Narrow Opening for Democrats (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
The annual Arkansas Poll doesn't offer much immediate hope for Democrats. But it does suggest some very narrow openings that the party may be able to eventually capitalize on. read more >
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Poll: Arkansas Politics Steady, Support of Medical Marijuana Up
The political views of Arkansans haven't changed, but their view of medical marijuana has, according to the 17th annual Arkansas Poll from the University of Arkansas released Wednesday. read more >
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson Begins Bureaucrat Shuffle
After eight years with a Democrat at the helm of the executive branch, Republican Asa Hutchinson’s agency director appointments are also an opportunity to shape the next four years of business in the state. read more >
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Arkansas Legislators More Powerful After Election
Arkansas voters gave their legislators more power in last week's balloting, whether they intended to or not. read more >
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WSJ Examines Mark Pryor, Tom Cotton Senate Race
The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the Mark Pryor/Tom Cotton race, which the newspaper says is key if Democrats want to retain control of the Senate. read more >
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Arkansas Poll Equally Grim for GOP, Democrats (AP Analysis)
A two-term Democratic senator sees a drop in his approval numbers as he gears up for re-election, an increasing number of voters say they're worried the state is headed in the wrong direction and more of them are blaming Democrats than Republicans for the federal government shutdown. read more >
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Arkansas’ Independent Streak On the Line (AP Analysis)
Tuesdays' election won't just be a test of whether Republicans can win control of the state Legislature and sweep Arkansas' congressional seats. It could also signal the end of the state's long-heralded independent streak. read more >
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Arkansas Poll Gives Mixed Signal to Mike Beebe, Democrats (AP Analysis)
This should be the type of environment where Democrats in Arkansas rejoice. Democrats instead are facing an uphill battle to keep the state's House and Senate. read more >
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