Arkansas governor ponders future in GOP turned Trumpian
3 years, 6 months ago

Arkansas governor ponders future in GOP turned Trumpian

Associated Press  

— Leading a state that went heavily for Donald Trump in the 2020 election and that has enacted some of the most aggressive laws on social issues, Republican Gov. At a time when red state governors like Ron DeSantis in Florida and Kristi Noem of South Dakota are carrying forward Trump’s rhetoric and policies, Hutchinson is doing the opposite. We can’t be revisiting what happened last election and we can’t relitigate that.” Hutchinson has provided a contrast with other top Republican figures in his state, including the frontrunner to replace him. “What he’s done for the last 30 or 40 years isn’t how the party is going to succeed moving forward,” said Republican Sen. Trent Garner, who frequently clashed with Hutchinson. Trump and Trumpism is the bold new future of the Arkansas Republican Party.” Hutchinson leaves office in 2023 and it’s unclear what he plans on doing next.

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Column: A snarky comment and presidential apology show our politics don’t always have to be lousy
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: A snarky comment and presidential apology show our politics don’t always have to be lousy

LA Times  

With his chock-full resume, former Arkansas Gov. “This news comes as a shock to those of us who could’ve sworn he had already dropped out,” DNC Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika said in a statement dripping with snark and condescension. “It’s disrespectful, it’s mean-spirited, it’s unnecessary, and it’s obnoxious,” said Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, who’s waging an insurgent campaign to wrest …

Former GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson endorses Nikki Haley, says Trump divides America
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Former GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson endorses Nikki Haley, says Trump divides America

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Republican presidential candidate and ex-Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson endorsed Nikki Haley on Saturday, days before she tries to take on frontrunner Donald Trump in the New Hampshire primary. Trump intentionally tries to divide America and will continue to do so.” Hutchinson added: “Go @NikkiHaley in New Hampshire.” Haley’s campaign did not immediately return a message seeking comment. …

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after sixth-place finish in Iowa caucuses
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after sixth-place finish in Iowa caucuses

Associated Press  

— Former Arkansas Gov. “I congratulate Donald J. Trump for his win last night in Iowa and to the other candidates who competed and garnered delegate support,” Hutchinson said in a statement. Before entering the race, he called another Trump White House run the “worst scenario” for the GOP and said the former president’s call to terminate parts of the …

Biden, Trump qualify for Arkansas ballot as filing period for 2024 election kicks off
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden, Trump qualify for Arkansas ballot as filing period for 2024 election kicks off

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump qualified for the Arkansas ballot on Monday as the filing period for next year’s election in the state kicked off. “We’ve got to break the legislative supermajority, we just have to.” Republicans believe they could pick up more seats next year. …

GOP presidential candidate Hutchinson must find a new campaign manager but vows to stay in the race
1 year, 2 months ago

GOP presidential candidate Hutchinson must find a new campaign manager but vows to stay in the race

Associated Press  

— Asa Hutchinson said Saturday that the campaign manager for his beleaguered bid for the Republican presidential nomination is departing, but the former Arkansas governor said he is not dropping out of the crowded race. Hutchinson said he will announce a new campaign manager later. Before Hutchinson entered the race, he said Trump’s latest White House run was the “worst …

GOP presidential candidate Hutchinson must find a new campaign manager but vows to stay in the race
1 year, 2 months ago

GOP presidential candidate Hutchinson must find a new campaign manager but vows to stay in the race

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Asa Hutchinson said Saturday that …

The Iowa caucuses are six months away. Some Republicans worry Trump may be unstoppable
1 year, 6 months ago

The Iowa caucuses are six months away. Some Republicans worry Trump may be unstoppable

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But six months before Republicans begin to choose …

'He thinks he owns Iowa': Trump's attacks have left conservatives fuming in crucial state
1 year, 6 months ago

'He thinks he owns Iowa': Trump's attacks have left conservatives fuming in crucial state

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump is alienating conservative voices in Iowa, the first state in the calendar to hold a GOP presidential contest, as the primary season draws nearer, reportedThe New York Times on Tuesday. "He lashed out at Iowa’s popular Republican governor, Kim Reynolds, and then his campaign informed one of the state’s politically influential evangelical leaders, Bob Vander Plaats, …

Arkansas governor names state GOP chairman, former federal prosecutor to Supreme Court seat
1 year, 6 months ago

Arkansas governor names state GOP chairman, former federal prosecutor to Supreme Court seat

Associated Press  

Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday named state Republican Party chairman and former federal prosecutor Cody Hiland to the Arkansas Supreme Court, giving it a conservative majority as justices prepare to take up a challenge to her education overhaul. Arkansas’ Supreme Court seats are nonpartisan, but conservative groups have spent heavily over the years trying to flip control of the seven-member …

Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 campaign in Arkansas
1 year, 8 months ago

Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 campaign in Arkansas

Associated Press  

— Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally launched his Republican presidential campaign Wednesday, pledging to “bring out the best of America” and aiming to draw contrasts with other GOP hopefuls on top issues, including how best to reform federal law enforcement agencies. “I ran as a conservative Republican when being a Republican was like having a career-ending handicap,” Hutchinson said, …

Hutchinson launches GOP 2024 bid, calls on Trump to drop out
1 year, 9 months ago

Hutchinson launches GOP 2024 bid, calls on Trump to drop out

Associated Press  

— Asa Hutchinson, who recently completed two terms as Arkansas governor, said Sunday he will seek the Republican presidential nomination, positioning himself as an alternative to Donald Trump just days after the former president was indicted by a grand jury in New York. Hutchinson said Trump should drop out of the race, arguing “the office is more important than any …

US: Former Arkansas Republican governor Asa Hutchinson announces 2024 presidential bid
1 year, 9 months ago

US: Former Arkansas Republican governor Asa Hutchinson announces 2024 presidential bid

Firstpost  

Asa Hutchinson says he’s running for president in 2024, offering himself as an alternative for Republicans ready to turn the party away from Donald Trump. He has ramped up his criticism of the former president in recent months, calling another Trump presidential nomination the “worst scenario” for Republicans and saying it likely benefit President Joe Biden’s chances in 2024. Speaking …

From Trump to governor: Sanders prepares to take on new role
2 years ago

From Trump to governor: Sanders prepares to take on new role

Associated Press  

— After running a campaign heavily focused on national politics and her time as President Donald Trump’s spokeswoman, Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she wants to keep her attention on Arkansas as she takes charge as the state’s 47th governor. “Right now, my focus is strictly on Arkansas, getting sworn in here on Jan. 10 and hitting the ground running for …

Arkansas governor is odd man out in his own state’s primary
2 years, 7 months ago

Arkansas governor is odd man out in his own state’s primary

Associated Press  

— Based on the barrage of television ads and mailers leading up to Tuesday’s primary election in Arkansas, it’s obvious who the most influential Republicans in the state are. “I constantly get asked, ‘will you be more like your dad?’ or ‘will you be like Trump?’ I’m going to be Sarah Sanders.” Sanders has avoided publicly criticizing Hutchinson, even when …

GOP Gov Hutchinson says 2024 presidential bid ‘on the table’
2 years, 8 months ago

GOP Gov Hutchinson says 2024 presidential bid ‘on the table’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he is weighing a presidential run in 2024 and his decision won’t be affected by whether former President Donald Trump decides to join the race. Hutchinson, a two-term Republican governor who is restricted under Arkansas law from seeking a third term, said it was time for the national GOP to move on …

Hutchinson, other top Arkansas Republicans back Sanders’ bid
3 years, 2 months ago

Hutchinson, other top Arkansas Republicans back Sanders’ bid

Associated Press  

Asa Hutchinson, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin and the state’s four U.S. House members on Friday endorsed Sarah Sanders’ bid for governor, days after the former White House press secretary’s path to the Republican nomination was cleared. “The state of Arkansas will be in good hands with Sarah as governor, and she has my full support.” Sanders is running with former …

Arkansas' GOP governor says he won't back a Trump 2024 bid
3 years, 10 months ago

Arkansas' GOP governor says he won't back a Trump 2024 bid

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he will not back Donald Trump if the former president …

Arkansas state senator says he’s leaving Republican Party
3 years, 10 months ago

Arkansas state senator says he’s leaving Republican Party

Associated Press  

— A longtime Arkansas legislator and nephew of the state’s Republican governor said Thursday that he’s leaving the GOP, citing Donald Trump’s rhetoric and the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol by the former president’s supporters. State Sen. Jim Hendren’s announcement closes the door on him seeking the party’s nomination for governor next year, but he said he hasn’t ruled …

Former Trump spokeswoman Sanders announces she’s running for Arkansas governor
3 years, 11 months ago

Former Trump spokeswoman Sanders announces she’s running for Arkansas governor

LA Times  

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former chief spokeswoman for President Trump, announced that she’s running for governor of Arkansas, at a time when other Republicans are distancing themselves from the former president, who is facing an impeachment charge that he incited the deadly siege Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. “This is not who we are as Americans,” Sanders said in the …

Arkansas’ attorney general says she’s running for governor
4 years, 6 months ago

Arkansas’ attorney general says she’s running for governor

Associated Press  

— Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Wednesday she’s running for governor in 2022, setting up a potentially crowded and expensive Republican primary. Tim Griffin has also said he’s running, while former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and Senate President Jim Hendren have said they’re considering runs. In a news release announcing her bid, Rutledge said that as governor …

Trump’s popularity could be tested if Sanders runs in 2022
5 years, 6 months ago

Trump’s popularity could be tested if Sanders runs in 2022

Associated Press  

— Press secretary Sarah Sanders seems to be in an enviable position as she leaves the White House for a possible run for governor in her home state of Arkansas. A Sanders candidacy could test whether President Donald Trump and questions about his administration’s credibility are political liabilities, even in solidly Republican states. “She’d be tough, right?” Sanders became a …

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