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The articles on this Hathorn vs. Halter made Hathorn look foolisg, petty and desperate. Hathorn's political career is almost over and it shows. This reeks of desperation.

This Lt. Gov race is growing tiresome.

A losing campaign is lashing out and not doing so very well. Hathorn should try to run for something he can actually win. Any ideas?

This is a last gasp from Mike Hathorn, demonstrating to me that I was wrong to have ever supported him. It is both sad and disappointing that this is how he will be remembered, carping because he is out of money and ideas.

...I will move forward in filing an official complaint with the Arkansas Ethics Commission tomorrow.

Boy that'll show him. Unless things have changed, the Ethics Commission is as ineffective (corrupt, some, including me, would argue) as the Pollution Enabling one.

Mike Hathorn is the new Kenneth Starr of Arkansas.

Four and then two minutes apart. Boy the Halter Spin team is really having contractions as they give birth to their latest scandal!

Staying on message Halterites, where is the answer to Representative Mike Hathorn's questions?

Not true is not sufficient for an answer.

Someone wake me when the primary is over. I am sick of all of this.

I hope that Tony Snow remembers to remove his Fox News lapel pin before his first news conference. Whoa, it won't matter, the words will be the same.

The silk purse is still attached to the pig. Changing teh messenger won't help.

Hey KGI, it isn't the messenger-it is the message.

If you have answers to the questions, answer them.

I hadn't decided whom to vote for for lieutenant governor -- not that it would matter much -- but I have decided whom I will not be voting for. There may, in fact, be legitimate questions about Halter's reports, but Hathorn's petulance disturbs me far more than any of the questions he raised.

Wow. Can we let Mike Hathorn after George Bush? We might at least get some dialogue. And from what I just read on the link from yesterday's filing, it sounds like Bill Halter's spokesperson isnt very smart trying to ignore the pointed questions. Maybe that guy (Bart, i think was his name) can go work for George Bush with those simple words:not true.

Don't get your panties in a wad Drew, I'm sure the Halter Camp will answer Hathorn's questions in front of the ettics commission. Assuming that the complaint even has enough merit to get that far.

You, D. Foster and Hathorn better go back to the drawing board and come up with a new smear for next wekk...the last 3 havent worked and niether will this one.

Ohh - of course, everyone bitches about the curruption in Politics, and complains about the unethical influence of money, but heaven forbid a candidate stand up for what is right when the public trust has been violated.
Clearly that is just petty and immature. (I hope the sarcasm rigns through!)
The end result of this is Halter looks sleazy. His camp resorts to personal negative attacks rather than answering what would be simple questions had they not actually violated the law.
Hathorn looks a little desperate, true. But for me somebody is finally showing they have the heart to fight the good fight, and that is more important.
Smart move by the Hathorn camp. Somebody will be in a run-off with Halter, and it will probably be the candidate who is willing to stand up and challenge him. Right now that is Mike Hathorn.

Memo to Gary Moody: Get out now, before they ruin your career and your credibility. It's doubtful they'll make the next payroll anyway, and Drew Pritt has become the voice of the campaign.

Actually, Bud, legal financing of campaigns is very important to many voters in Arkansas. Which is why we want answers to Hathorn's questions.

And, I would say Carpetbaggers like Bill Halter hurt the Democratic Party far more than perfectly legitmate questions regarding campaign finance.

A memo to Halter's Flying Monkeys :

If you WERE not outsiders and from Arkansas, you'd know how ludicrous it is to tie me and D. Foster together. You see in Arkansas, unlike Chicago or Philadelphia, we are not accustomed to seeing our nominees come before the Ethics Commission. We think it looks bad.

Now, club the baby seals, kick the puppies, I don't care - just answer the questions.

Also can you say with a straight face that Bill Halter has been involved in Arkansas for the last seven years?

Guess Bud was right...the next one really is gonna be "halter hates puppies" and just for an added twist they (Hathorn, Foster and Pritt) now are including baby seals.

Sooner or later they are hoping something will stick.

I for one am glad Halter is not taking Hathorn's bait and responding to these trumped-up political charges.

he can answer them before the ethics commission and not in the media.

i heard hathorn has contaced green peace to file a complaint against halter, too.

I love how this has become an attack on Hathorn's character. Last time I checked, if a politician was doing something that is illegal, the public had a right to know about it. If the public gets to know about Bill Clinton and his sexual encounters, the public should know about gross negligence when it comes to the hundreds of thousands of dollars that have been donated to a campaign.

I guess Halter's crew would rather get on this blog and bash Hathorn than answer the questions that the Hathorn campaign has asked. If these accusations are untrue, why not just nip them now rather than having a drawn out controversy.

These questions need to be answered and I guarantee you the press will be worse for Halter than it will be for Hathorn in the media throughout the state.

My only wish at this point is that all of the true candidates for Lt. Governor would step up and challenge Halter's legitimacy, rather than watching the race that they had a chance to win be bought for a million dollars.

I don't know who I am going to vote for, but I know it will not be Bill Halter. If these allegations do stick, I will be inclined to vote for Mike because it would show me that he was willing and able to stand up for the people of this great state.

Wooldridge, Martin.... Where are you...

Bud Jackson's fingers must be worn out from typing that many replies to one blog thead. Look at that! 8 in about a ten minute span! Halter and Co. must really be worried what REAL Arkansans think about him.

P.S. is it ironic to anyone else that Jackson makes a "clubbing baby seals" joke and then calls someone else immature? I hate politics...

Uhh, "Good Lord", Better get your facts straight...Pritt is the one who cant stay off the blog and it was Pritt, NOT Jackson that brought up the "baby seals"

"get it right"

Read Bud's Press release...

Drew Pritt is to Mike Hathorn as Mark Moore is to Jim Holt.

It's very sad to see Drew trying to remain relevant. If he had only had the character to remain in the LGs race, he could have at least lost the race with some pride. What a coward.

Morph is to Bill Halter as Monica Lewinsky is to Clinton.

Drew Pritt has no relation to Mike Hathorn and the only reason anyone would say that is if they were working for another campaign. Get over it and answer the damn questions.

"get it right is wrong"

You are correct...I am wrong, I missed the "update". At least I can admit it!

At least you can admit your mistakes, unlike Bill Halter.

I agree that Hathorn is watching his political career disappear before his very eyes, but that doesn't mean that what he is saying about Halter isn't true. I work for another campaign (not LG) and have seen Bud at events. He is an ass and that shows in his press releases.

My choice now in the LG race is between Martin and Wooldridge. I may not agree with them on every issue, but they have both shown themselves to at least be decent people.

"Carpetbaggers like Bill Halter... "
Posted by: Razorback Dem.
Talk 'bout a one trick pony!
I'd say we need 'new blood' introduced into Ar. politics, deducing the political comments on this blog.

Believe this, Bill Halter has my vote!

I have read all of the posts on this thread and the last one.
A few things I have noticed... Mike's people are asking for answers to the questions. Halter's people are trying to group Pritt with D/Hathorn. Not only that, but the won't leave this Rhodes Scholar thing alone. Someone tell me where I can volunteer for Hathorn's campaign. All I wanted to see was a few answers. Now, we have Rovian style politics here? Forget it.

Once again, I live in Fayetteville, AR. How can I help out on your campaign Hathorn people? I realize there are a "few" of you posting around here.

Hathorn will need some in help in May to sell used office equipment, close out bank accounts and will also be in need of a therapist to talk through the problems of a washed up politician without a job. If you can help in these ways, please call the campaign and volunteer.

I wouldnt be jumping into Hathorn's camp so quickly, Not until I saw how this plays out with the ethics commission. Which is the proper place to get your answers, not in the media.

I gotta feeling when the ethics commission gets their (your)answers it will be obvious to all that this really is another"politics of personal destruction" campaign smear which Hathorn is so famous for.

When this is said and done Mikey will look like the little taddling bitch he is. He knows the charges are eronious, but hope that it will leave a bad taste in the mouth of Halter supporters that he hopes will jump to his side so that he can beat Timmy to a run-off with Halter.

Halter will get the last laugh when he gets all the free publicity when the Ethics Commision finds that there were no misdeeds and Hathorn is indeed a little bitch. Hathorn is just hoping that all this won't come out until after May 23rd so he can get some action in the primary.

What he fails to realize is that all of these people (not staffers that blog on here but real actual voters) will be mad as bloody hell when they realize they've been played . He will lose the run-off by a huge margin and will have accomplished nothing but hurting the party and comprimising the ticket to a possible victory for Holt.

"Once again, I live in Fayetteville, AR. How can I help out on your campaign Hathorn people? "

You can tell Hathorn to actually show up for events in Northwest Arkansas when he commits to speaking. Twice in the last two weeks he has blown off Democratic groups where he was scheduled to speak. At least he could get Robyn Tumey to stand in for him so his supporters don't have to keep making excuses about how he's not taking NWA for granted. Other candidates are making some inroads in the area, which surprises me.

"Once again, I live in Fayetteville, AR. How can I help out on your campaign Hathorn people? "

You can tell Hathorn to actually show up for events in Northwest Arkansas when he commits to speaking. Twice in the last two weeks he has blown off Democratic groups where he was scheduled to speak. At least he could get Robyn Tumey to stand in for him so his supporters don't have to keep making excuses about how he's not taking NWA for granted. Other candidates are making some inroads in the area, which no longer surprises me.

For anyone who spent the time to read the tedium that was Hathorn's 18 "points", most of this is just unsubstatiated accusations. His first statement is that Halter should have at least seven bank accounts and then a challenge to Halter to prove that he has them. Why? Halter probably should not legitimize Hathorn with a response, but the logical question to Mike would be what evidence do you have that there are not seven accounts?

Having offerred no *evidence* of wrongdoing for the first question, Hay-thorn ends the second question with "Is this not *another* instance of illegal co-mingling of campaign funds?" [emphasis added] Another? When did he establish the first one?

The whole "I respect you and won't file a complaint (but will copy this to the media)" is just way too trite. Coupled with the filing the next day (I think in less than the supposed 24 hours) it is obviously designed to get two days of news out of one ethics complaint.

Mike, you should be above this, but you're not.

If you were a true Mike Hathorn supporter you would want MH in the other 3 parts of the state where he can introduce himself to those he has yet to meet.

"Halter will get the last laugh when he gets all the free publicity when the Ethics Commision finds that there were no misdeeds and Hathorn is indeed a little bitch. Hathorn is just hoping that all this won't come out until after May 23rd so he can get some action in the primary."

Hathorn has signed his own death warrant. If Halter's got all these paid staffers, they've surely kept their finances up to snuff. Halter will get play out of this.

America got it's first glimpse of Tony Snowjob at work today and it was very telling. King George introduced him and said he's going to make a fine press secretary because he loves his family a lot.

Then after short yada yada from Snowjob about loving the Bush colon, he and King George promptly left the room refusing to take any questions from reporters. At least when they're lips aren't moving there are fewer lies. Good luck America, we're gonna need it!

I am not as involved in the political arena as most of you, but I find that you would narrow your vote down to Tim Wooldridge and Jay Martin funny. I have heard of Wooldridge but am not really even sure what he stands for, but I hear nothing about Jay Martin. I actually didnt even know who he was. I did run into some older couples I know at dinner the other night that had Jay Martin stickers on. When I asked about him and what he was running for (bc I was wondering if he was one of the ones running against Jesse Gibson), the couples said "oh, we aren't supporting him. We just ran into Bailey and she asked us to wear the stickers. Bailey works for him and said that he will not win the race but that they could not get him to bow out. But she said he is the nicest guy ever."

So I guess I'd vote for Tim Wooldridge if I were you, sounds like Martin is a mystery

Sounds like Snow and Bud are together: We don't answer questions. But we love our family and puppies.

I heard Wooldridge speak and heard nothing of substance from him. He is all about fluffy, inane rhetoric and slams against Hathorn and Halter.

Hathorn switched races from AG to LG because he thought the competition was much less stiff. Now he's pissed because someone with ideas, cash, and popularity has crashed his last hurrah.

I haven't heard anything of substance from Martin either and perhaps thats his saving grace. If a candidate were to come about right now and say "I will do this job according to the constitution and will promise nothing more than leading the Senate and standing in place in case the governor is no longer able to lead" he would get my vote if I thought he was qualified to be governor in case of that event.

Martin does seem like a very nice guy, but the only one of the four I could imagine stepping up to the plate as governor is Bill Halter. No question.

I agree with LR Dem, Hathorn's POOR CHOICES have taken him from a "rising star in Ark Politics" to "flame -out" in less than a year:

*POOR CHOICE-Jumping from the AG's race to Lt Gov
*POOR CHOICE- D.Foster
*POOR CHOICE- Spending all his money too early
*POOR CHOICE-Going after Halter instead of Wooldrige to make the run-off
*POOR CHOICE-Accusing Halter of negative campaigning
*POOR CHOICE-Attacking Halter on campaign finance with out evidence.
*POOR CHOICE-Making a transparent attempt in his press release to try to appear as if he is not being negative

Too many POOR CHOICES!

*POOR CHOICE-voting for Mike Hathorn

I'm curious....how many of these Democrats complaining about carpetbaggers will vote for Campbell next month? I hope he wins so we can throw that back in thier face when they try to pin it on Asa.

Bud,

Why don't you get out and talk with people about Bill Halter. Let them tell you how bad of a poor choice Bill Halter is.

Seriously, folks. I love the down and dirty politics of tearing people down, but I have to say, as a person who knows . . .

1) Drew, there is nothing as Arkansan as Doe's BBQ. It doesn't exist. (Of course, a guy who can't pay his filing fee probably can't eat at Arkansas's most expensive hole, either.)

2) Anybody who thinks Drew Pritt gets his marching orders from anybody other than Tim Wooldridge (seriously, have you ever seen how they act when together in a public forum) is just plain wrong.

3) The complaint which was filed by Drew Pritt challenging Halter's residency was penned by Jason Bolden, a top-notch lawyer on staff at Wooldridge. (Mike's style reads just like his challenge to Halter's financial ethics.)

wooldridge is not even a democrat. he's a republican all the way...look at his record.

before you give your vote to wooldridge, give it to someone who will at least admit what they are...who they are...and run on that platform.

TOP TEN THINGS MIKE HATHORN BLAMES BILL HALTER FOR:

1. Break-up of Nick and Jessica
2. Exxon Valdez
3. The cute baby penguins who didn't make it in "March of the Penguins"
4. Disco
5. Morning breath
6. Brittney Spears dropping her baby
7. The failure to spot the Ivory Billed woodpecker
8. Drew Pritt's sexual proclivites
9. The Cardinals losing their last game
10. Jay Martin's wife expecting twins

Hathorn a no-show in NWA? You gotta be kidding. Halter doesn't even know I-540 exists.

Hathorn is an terrible politician. What idiot actually makes these accusations himself? You were better off letting Pritt do your dirty work, now your hands are bloody and you accusations lose their credibility. Only smoke blowing politicians accuse their opponants of technical violations of law and in the end it only hurts you. Also, if you can't afford to put the accusations on TV, why waste the time? The only people you are reaching are on this board.

Amatuer hour,
Maybe where you are from people want a politician to hide behind others when there is hard work to be done, but down home we like a guy with the guts to get out front when he believes he is right.

Thin-skinned

The press has also picked up on Halter's thin-skin and lack of Arkansas ties.

Bill Halter's as sharp as people say he is, and not as much a stranger to Arkansas as his critics contend. He's a little touchy, however.

Halter announced for governor, running against Attorney General Mike Beebe in the Democratic primary. Halter's support for a state lottery dominated headlines, and rightly so. It's significant that the policy wonk opened his campaign with a simple, direct idea.

Halter's campaigning against the notion that he came back from Washington to show the rest of us how to run government. Arkansas voters have a long history of punishing arrogance and elitism. Coming back from Washington to run for governor in your first bid for elected office could appear, well, arrogant and elitist.

Halter, though his staff, accused Beebe of dirty campaigning after people showed up at a couple of Halter events with camcorders. Another person asked Halter some tough questions.

My first thought, being a parent: "He started it!" "What do you mean, he started it? You hit him." "Yeah, but Mike was looking at me!"

If Halter wants to go negative, he should wait for a better excuse. I hope he's not really that fragile. Being in the Clinton administration and watching what happened to your boss would make anybody defensive, but he needs to get over it. Looking like you can't take pressure is not good in a candidate for governor.

The next time somebody asks a tough question, Halter should answer it without getting flustered. The next time an "enemy" shows up with a camcorder, Halter should look straight into the lens before starting his speech, flash that toothy smile of his and wink. He should use his powder to fight a real attack. ( First impressions of Bill Halter, Arkansas News Bureau, January 28, 2006)

Halter's wife is hot. I doubt he had anything to do with Martin's wife expecting twins...

Hey Drew Pritt:

Earlier you said this:

"And anytime you have the guts to meet me face to face, be a man, and stand for what you believe - BRING IT ON!"

You got it. I will meet you, on the steps of the state capital building whenever you want. I will drive up to Little Rock - You name the date and time and I will be there. We can have a debate face-to-face, man-to-Coward.

I suspect you will run away from this challenge, like you have run away from every challenge you have ever had, but to prove the point, I am making the offer. Are you in?

When are the pro-Halter people going to realize that if you want to prove your opponent wrong, then just simply answer the questions. The truth always hurts the most, but instead of telling us the truth, Halter's people insist on coming up with childish analogies. Hathorn brought legitimate questions in a professional manner to Halter, and in return Halter blasts back kindergarten type attacks.

Sorry, but he did not bring the questions in a professional matter - he copied the press corp. Had he been interested in getting the informaiton he could have done so quietly but that was not his purpose, his purpose was to damage Halter's campaign.

Halter will have a run-off but he will win it. Hatorn's mud slinging only increase the chances that Holt will be our next Lt. Gov...

OK one more time for those of you who keep pounding away to get Halter to "answer the questions"

Halter invited Hathorn to file his frivolous complaint so he can answer the questions in front of the ethics commission. You will get your answers and Hathorn will get what he deserves...egg on his face

LITTLE BILLY THE WIMP

Not Tough Enough to be the Nominee

You'd think someone who worked in the Clinton Administration would be a little tougher and a little less thin-skinned. Not so, Bill Halter. Halter whined to the press that he was the victim of "Rovian-Washington-style dirty politics" when subjected to what observers called standard campaign tactics.

Remember This?

LITTLE ROCK - Less than a week into the Democratic campaign for governor, newcomer Bill Halter is crying foul.In the meantime, Halter's campaign Wednesday accused that of rival Democrat Mike Beebe of dirty politics for having someone videotape Halter's announcement Saturday at the Capitol and his talk to students the day before at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

"From the very first day of this campaign, Mike Beebe and his campaign have engaged in Karl Rovian-Washington-style dirty politics," according to campaign manager Bud Jackson, who said he fears the campaign could get much dirtier between now and the May 23 Democratic primary.

[V]ideotaping a rival are garden-variety tactics in a political campaign, observers said. "It's just good hard-nosed politics to videotape people, to have people planted in crowds," said Republican political consultant Bill Vickery.

Democratic consultant Bill Paschall said such tactics are "pretty much politics as usual."

"When you run for governor, you become a public figure and you're pretty much open for careful scrutiny," Paschall said. "It's not something that's unusual. Campaigns do it all the time, especially when you've chosen a public setting" to speak. ( Halter campaign cries dirty politics, Arkansas News Bureau, January 26, 2006)

So we kick Hathorn for having the balls to ask the questions? It is about time someone in the neutered democratic party of Arkansas stood up and asked some hard questions of Halter. With 7 financial reports, and a post here, a post there, a post everywhere financial quagmire, there are a lot of questions to be asked. What, did you want Hathorn to ignore potential financial shenanigans by Halter? Pull up the reports yourself and try to follow the money trail. I have, and you'd have to be a forensic accountant to follow the money. Something isn't right. So, instead of chastising Hathorn, how about we get the Halter camp to answer the questions? If Halter is shuffling money, between his Exporitory/Governor/Lt.Gov campaign reports/funds and violating Arkansas campaign finance rules giving him an unfair financial edge over the other Lt. Candidates, he should answer for it. After all, Halter wants to be Lt. Governor this week, so Bud, you got some splaining to do. And one last thing, I applaud Hathorn for standing up and asking these questions. He did the right thing for Arkansas and I can imagine coming out with this was probably one of the hardest decisions he?s ever made. Too bad Woolridge and Martin, who have been complaining about Halter?s finances behind the scenes, did have the courage that Hathorn had by going public.

Amatuer Hour,

There are a lot more people being reached by this story. Fortunately, everyone else gets the facts as reported and doesn't have to deal with all the stupid commentary from the two sides yelling like siblings in the backseat of a car.

There were articles this morning in the Morning News in NWA and in the DG. People are talking about it at my office and the most common complaint is that the Halter Camp response is the most immature thing they have heard in a while from a professional. Can't wait to see if the clubbing seals comment makes the paper tomorrow. "Not True" was better than these insults.

Hathorn is doing as good a job running his own campaign as he did for the Gore 2000, campaign in AR. He whined a lot and lost then too.

We passed this story around this morning too. One lady that has been a previous honoree at the Humane Society of Pulaski Co is extremely annoyed at Bud Jackson and Bill Halter. She said trying to imply anyone doesnt like animals is a complete joke. If she can get some to picket, she probably will. She is supporting Holt because of mutual friends.....but she is now after Halter.

"There were articles this morning in the Morning News in NWA and in the DG. People are talking about it at my office and the most common complaint is that the Halter Camp response is the most immature thing they have heard in a while from a professional. Can't wait to see if the clubbing seals comment makes the paper tomorrow. "Not True" was better than these insults."

That is only because you work in the Hathorn campaign HQ. Did you notice the DG didn't even bother to Hathorn's 18 stupid questions

Actually, I don't work at the Hathorn HQ and am quite proud of that. Not sure I could survive with all the frat boys and their toys.

Most of the people I talked to didnt even see the story buried in the DG. Those that did passed it off as "politics as usual" and were turned off by the whole thing. Seems folks are really tired of negative campaign tactics, they would rather know what the candidates want to accomplish.

I know some people that were in school and involved in YD with Mike Hathorn. I don't believe he was in a frat, but I might have my info wrong.

Holt supporters picketing the Halter camp would be like manna from heaven! If you need help painting your jesus-fish signs call your local YR chapter... they're always ready to help out in stupid and frivilous ways.

I applaud Bill Halter for getting down in the mud with Mike Hathorn.

And unlike Mike Hathorn and his fellow frat boys, I don't expect an explanation to a trumped-up complaint filed by a negative competitor.

For God's sake, if candidates responded to every accusation Drew Pritt lobbed, nobody would ever talk about the issues that actually matter!

Mike Hathorn = the new Drew Pritt.

Let's call him Drew Pritt, version 2.0.

I applaud Bill Halter for getting down in the mud with Mike Hathorn.

And unlike Mike Hathorn and his fellow frat boys, I don't expect an explanation to a trumped-up complaint filed by a negative competitor.

For God's sake, if candidates responded to every accusation Drew Pritt lobbed, nobody would ever talk about the issues that actually matter!

Mike Hathorn = the new Drew Pritt.

Let's call him Drew Pritt, version 2.0.

Holt will have to change his signs to say "Ban Same Sex Puppy Hatred...Vote Holt"

Does Holt approve of homosexual canine partnerships?!

ADG tomorrow: "Holt Loves (gay) Puppies"

If people want to hear about the issues (like I think most non-campaign workers do) then why don't we have a debate on TV for people to choose? Is there one scheduled so people can make a decision based on the issues. I tried to go to the websites, but there is too much other stuff there to sort through.

It's funny that Halter's campaign still is haunted by Drew Pritt. I swear Halter's posters cant add to the blog 5 times without mentioning the word Pritt. Don't you people know Pritt by now? If you would quit bringing him into everything you talk about, he might actually go away.

Speaking of Halter and Pritt. I know Pritt is quacky but i pulled filing reports and was surprised to see that Drew Pritt has outraised Bill Halter in contributions from Arkansans. I'm not saying that DP should have any control of the Dem Party in AR.....but damn, BH hasn't raised jack around here. I notice all the Californians....but what is his connection to Massachusettes? Just curious. I called the Sec of State's office after reading the articles in the paper this morning and got directed to the actual documents online. Very interesting. I still can't figure out all the stuff on BH, so I'm hoping the Ethics Comm can help me figure out which way to vote in this one.

Another thing: with Bill Halter's connections to those with cash out in California, why isn't he trying to take on Arnold?

A supporter of animals (typically a person who cares about people too) backs Holt? JBD's lost long sibling? Come on . . . .

And, to be the 999th person -- why oh why all of the belligerent BS about candidates for Lite Gov.? It has been proven that this is not a jumping ground to the governor's seat. Huck only ascended to the throne because of exigent circumstances.

Geez. A part time job and people are practically asassinating one another over it. It's ludicrous.

Oh PUH-LEASE! Let's be real people, shall we?

We ALL know Halter is just Napoleon, coming back to Arkansas, making a bid for a position that will put him on the track to eventually being Governor so that he can attempt to be President one day. Honestly, after being gone so many years, do you really think Arkansans are not rational, thinking beings? Sadly, I believe that is indeed what you think.

I think it is kind of creepy and smelly the way Halter would use Arkansas as a stepping stone. Do any of us think he REALLY gives a shit two ways about the people here? He has played with big dogs and where the big dogs are is where he is aiming to return, and I'm sure he will do so. But not with my vote, thats for sure.

So you Halter derelicts who are on here calling Hathorn "bitch this and bitch that", well, let's just say it confirms my view that Halter's foremost impression of Arkies is crude, idiotic, non-impressive hillbillies who have no strength to put in an argument and resort to back alley gang talk.

Idiots.

I never thought to check, but you are right:

Drew Pritt has outraised Bill Halter in donations from Arkansans!

Drew Pitt, where is that YD money from SAU? We're coming for you, Drew . . . we've not forgotten . . . .

What YD Money at SAU? Would you care to provide some relevant proof? You can't so shut up and sit down.

This is not about Drew Pritt. This is about Bill Halter and his inability to answer credible questions. This is about a man who hasn't lived in this state since before Mike Huckabee was in office trying to buy himself an office. This is about a man who broke countless campaign finance regulations. This is about a man who has so much lacking in principle that he should run on the Republican side.

Hey Republicans, we'll trade you Bill Halter for Jim Holt. At least Holt has some backbone!

For the record, I meant a comma between Does & BBQ, but if my posts are irritating you that much, just sit back. You ain't seen nothing yet you Yankee Outsiders. Arkansans are fixing to show you what they think of outsiders. It won't be pretty.

Hey Pritt - Are you turning down the challenge you spineless pig?

You told me "And anytime you have the guts to meet me face to face, be a man, and stand for what you believe - BRING IT ON!"

Once again, you name the date and time, and I'll meet you on the steps of the Captial. Why aren't you responding? Chicken?

I agree with Heather. Her theories about Halter sum up what most Arkansans feel about the guy.

It is true that he does not address the issues. Look at his advertising campaign for goodness sake. He hired a Washington PR firm to make him look good and talk about Dem vs. Rep.

Halter's even gone to the point of calling on his Washington buddies Thurgood Jr. and MLK III to do his radio for the Black vote.

If you have every visited his website, he?s listed his so-called issues. Most deal with unrealistic education strategies. Although a lottery for education or other crucial issues in the state isn?t a bad idea, everyone around us has a lottery and seems to be doing just fine. Most even finance free college education for local residents, and that would be great news for the yearly tuition hike at the U of A, despite having $1 billion dollars in their piggy bank.

His website also suggest that he would eliminate payday advance places (like that?s really going to happen), bring better jobs and work on the minimum wage (the Huckster beat him to the punch, although another hike would be nice), and he even mentions putting the people of Arkansas first. Hell, he doesn?t know what Arkansans want because he hasn?t done any grassroots organizing around the state.

Other issues that he list appear to be mainstream issues where he has jumped on the bandwagon to give his 2-cents. It?s a good start, but not enough. He?s way too vague and does list any concrete tactics for handling these issues.

Come out Halter and speak for yourself! Don't hide behind some guys who you hired to beef up your image.

Last time I checked, the old credits behind your name were Social Security and Washington policy strategy. This ain?t Washington, it is AR-KAN-SAS.

At least Wooldrige and Hawthorn have real local Arkansas politics behind them with issues they have been fighting for.

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Wooldridge/Hawthorn ? It would be an embarrassment to Halter to name their long list of good deeds.

Now, is the Halter team prepared to talk about the issues and answer the questions? I am waiting. I agree that a debate would be great!

"Her theories about Halter sum up what most Arkansans feel about the guy."

If this statement were true, if would be reflected in a poll of registered voters. If you are refering to unregisted or non-voters, well they don't really matter in this game.

Don't pretend to know what most Arkansans feel - we get poll periodically to tell us how they feel and as of the last one, they feel a lot better about Halter than Wooldridge/Hathorn.

"I agree with Heather. Her theories about Halter sum up what most Arkansans feel about the guy."

Yea, your obviously a real smart guy, You don't know how to use a shift key, much less spell "Hathorn"!

Sooo...go ahead and list all those good deeds to the embarrasment of Halter! I can't wait to see this!

I think Hathorn could still be a frat boy...and he is still hanging out with the greek girls on campus....has anyone seen the hottie he has been spotted with?? I really think maybe she is just a stylist for him and the other greek gods!!!!!!

You have a great site, but I'm so sorry you have a lot of spam :-(