Arkansas Blog

"Kit Chen-sink?"
Really? Racism and bigotry disguised in a thin veil of what you will call "humor."

And another Puppet for the Lobbyist Nation weigh's in or wades in? All in the hopes that they will get his/hers chance to dance on the stage, and have the crowd's of idiots like us throw money at them. And dreams of sugar plums dance in our heads. We are so stupid!!!!!!!

Republicans, especially ones in NWA, should remember that Baker was the guy who ruined Dave Bisbee's chance to be Pro Tem by selling out to Bob Johnson and his pork brigade. Baker's a real snake.

I know that I am a biased, prejudiced piece of cr*p but looking at Mr. Baker's picture: he just doesn't look that "bright". I wonder if he is a young earth creationist???

Henry,

I was thinking the same thing. He has that crazy-eyed, fundamentalist-preacher look. I'm also not sure what type of message he's trying to convey with that haircut. It's like, "Look at me. I'm so fiscally conservative that I cut my own hair without a mirror.''

Can anyone here really imagine contributing so much as 5.00 or half a hanging chad to any of these cretins?

I mean, what's next calling the maytag repairman to take sledge hammer to your utility room?

He'll be a good U.S. Senator. As for the haircut, he should get it styled like Kris Allen.

http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2009/08/was-obamas-approval-ever-that-high.html

Already forgotten Arkansas wanted McCain? if Obama continues to hover at or below 40% in Arkansas it will impact this race. All politics is local as old Tip said.

"he has voted to eliminate taxes on groceries and has helped bring over 10,000 new
jobs to Conway alone"

Wow! 10,000 jobs! A humdinger

"I know that I am a biased, prejudiced piece of cr*p but looking at Mr. Baker's picture: he just doesn't look that "bright". I wonder if he is a young earth creationist???"

I think he looks like a young Maxwell Brantley....you know, being from Louisiana and all that jazz.

"Baker said an Arkansas senator should help provide "checks and balances on the policies being pushed by President Obama and the D.C. leadership."

Where has Baker been? Blanche has been providing lots of checks on Obama's policies. I seriously doubt sending this dark haired Jim Bob Duggar lookalike to the Senate would be adding any balance to the situation.

Could someone please indicate the pro-health care reform candidate running in this race? Last thing we need is to send a birther or a deather to Congress....we've already done enough harm as it is with Blanche & Mark.

Me, I think Blanche is in trouble. Big time.

Blanche, sweetheart, you can't out Republican the Republicans. You just can't. Voting with Republicans doesn't make you one. And every vote you cast that is conservative won't bring you Republican votes nor conservative ones. You've wasted your time, our time and damaged our state.

The blue dog Democrats get the same message from me: You can't out Republican the Republicans. Protesting healthcare will not bring you conservative votes--they'll turn on you in town meetings and vote against you anyway.

You blue dogs, Mark and Blanche need to learn: a conservative NEVER turns against his leadership. By playing to them, you make it possible for them to see that you can be easily replaced with a Republican. And easily replaceable you are.

Further, I blame you blue dogs/Blanche/Mark partly for the current political climate in Arkansas. Again, we're suckin hind teet, because I firmly believe your conservative voting and posturing actually REINFORCES conservative politics in Arkansas. In short, you don't always reflect the voters--the voters reflect you. Your attitudes toward national issues influence voters, in many of the same ways voters influence you.

I don't see me voting for not one damn Democrat, except Beebe, anytime soon. I'll vote Green. And if you lose your elections by a slim, Green margine, then maybe you'll learn.

Spunk...I agree with your assessment.

I think 40 percent of the state will vote against her regardless of anything she has (or hasn't) done and 40 percent will vote for her for the same reason.

That leaves a 20-percent jump ball (Independent or Democratic voters who actually follow current events). This 20 percent of the electorate will decide the election. I think the contributors to this blog are an accurate reflection of that 20 percent.

(I do not agree that Obama's poll numbers will have any effect on this senate race. McCain got 60 percent of the vote in 2008 because card-carrying Democrats voted against Obama because of the color of his skin. This has nothing to do with Blanche or her race).

Now, back to the 20 percent who will decide this election. I'm voting Green as well, which will very likely open the door for a teabagging, anti-gay, birther to represent Arkansas in the US Senate.

Again, what's the difference between Blanche and a teabagging birther with her voting record? Zilch.

Maybe her loss will put the fear of God into little Marky and signal a rise for a true progressive.

Miss Blanche, if you're listening, you still have time to win us back. I'm seriously doubtful but the ball is in your court.

I find all this discourse and analysis extremely valid. I would also add this is an unusual time we have in regards to fund-raising across the state and the country. Money for the primary will be very tight and with this many GOP candidates, they will have to expend every dollar to win it. Even then will it be enough to win 50% or will the top two have to run again in June? Once that is done, they will be beat tired, the streets will be bloodied and then it starts all over again. This time against a green party member, the independent and Blanche.

The one thing which is also looming; there are only 45,000 plus registered voters that can make the decision on who will be the GOP candidate. And if history is any indication only 30,000 registered republicans will vote. Any one of the other parties can manipulate the election, by instructing their followers to change their party affiliation 60 days out and selecting the idiot of the group, thus hijacking the campaign. Then it is game over for the state GOP in regards to the US Senate race

He's a right-wing Christian choir director, isn't he? Weren't there questions raised about his integrity in the UCA fiasco.
Why is he qualified to be a senator?

After testimony that an average of more than $10,000 had been taken from each local charity holding bingo permits such as: the Little Rock DEAF Community Center, CASA of Saline County, Heber Springs Humane Society, Cradle Care Food Program Inc, Cabot Public Schools, the Fort Smith Disabled American Veterans, Cecil Rural Fire Department, The Junior Auxiliary of Monticello, The Mount Vernon Enola PTO, NEA Clinic Charitable Foundation, the Paris St. Joseph Church School, the Bull Shoals Library Friends Inc., the Hector Fire Dept, the Van Buren School District, the Franklin County Learning Center Inc., the Quapaw Community Center, the St Josephs Mercy Health Ctr Auxiliary, Evening Shade PTO, Malvern Special School District, Logan County Museum, Subiaco Abbey & Academy, Madison County Pet Shelter, Main Street Osceola Inc., Jacksonville Senior Center, London Elementary PTA, Maumelle Friends of the Animals, Friends of AR Health Center and many more, Senator Faris proposed an amendment to bring back 30% of the tax. Senator Gilbert Baker voted to tax Arkansas Charities. This was done after the Arkansas House of Representatives had voted 90 to 7 in favor of eliminating the tax.

A former House Speaker said, "When the time comes that Arkansas is desperate enough to tax charities and non-profit organizations, it will be clear to all citizens and legislators. That time has not yet come and I pray that it never does." Senator Gilbert Baker missed his time and his opportunity to help Veterans' Organizations and other charities in my opinion. Politicians who turn their backs on charities will probably not receive much support from citizens. Gilbert will not receive my vote.