Sarah Huckabee Sanders 1st woman elected Arkansas governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Sarah Huckabee Sanders 1st woman elected Arkansas governor

Associated Press  

— Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office. Sanders defeated Democratic nominee Chris Jones in the race for governor in her predominantly Republican home state, where former President Donald Trump remains popular. “I know that Arkansas can be first, and I’m committed to being the leader who takes us there.” Stan Hall, a retired postal worker, said he voted for Sanders though he wanted her to talk more about state issues rather than criticizing Biden or talking up her time working for Trump. Because Arkansas deserves it and Arkansas is worth it.” Kathy Balkman, a retired educator in Little Rock, said she voted for Jones and cited Sanders’ time as press secretary as a reason.

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Trump picks ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as Israel envoy
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as Israel envoy

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he has nominated Mike Huckabee as the next ambassador to Israel, saying the former Arkansas state governor will “work tirelessly” for peace in the Middle East US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he has nominated Mike Huckabee as the next ambassador to Israel, saying the former Arkansas state governor will “work tirelessly” …

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders endorsing former boss Trump in presidential race
1 year, 1 month ago

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders endorsing former boss Trump in presidential race

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as former President Donald Trump’s press secretary, on Monday endorsed his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. “The time has come to return to the normal policies of the Trump era which created a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America, and that’s why I am …

Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she never meant job applicants to write what they admire most about her
1 year, 8 months ago

Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she never meant job applicants to write what they admire most about her

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. Read our privacy policy Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is now saying that a …

Sarah Huckabee Sanders will give the official GOP rebuttal to the State of the Union. It's quite the symbolic choice.
54 years, 11 months ago

Sarah Huckabee Sanders will give the official GOP rebuttal to the State of the Union. It's quite the symbolic choice.

Slate  

Sarah Huckabee Sanders will issue the Republican rebuttal to tonight’s State of the Union tonight—a symbolic choice that shows the power of former President Donald Trump’s continued influence over the GOP, even after he basically ensured the party’s failures in last year’s midterm elections. As one of the former president’s press secretaries, Sanders enjoys the dubious distinction of not just …

Arkansas Gov. Sanders to give GOP response to Biden address
1 year, 10 months ago

Arkansas Gov. Sanders to give GOP response to Biden address

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week as the GOP seeks to show it’s creating a new generation of leaders. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced the role for Sanders, 40, the nation’s youngest …

Sarah Huckabee Sanders sworn in as Arkansas governor
1 year, 11 months ago

Sarah Huckabee Sanders sworn in as Arkansas governor

Associated Press  

— Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders took aim at conservatives’ favorite targets, including critical race theory and the federal government, as she was sworn in Tuesday as Arkansas’ 47th governor and the first woman in the state to hold the office. This is our opportunity.” Shortly after her inauguration, Sanders signed seven executive orders including one that …

Sarah Huckabee Sanders sworn in as Arkansas governor
1 year, 11 months ago

Sarah Huckabee Sanders sworn in as Arkansas governor

LA Times  

Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks on the steps of the Capitol in Little Rock on Tuesday after taking the oath of office. Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was sworn in as Arkansas governor Tuesday, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the state and portraying herself as part of a new generation of leaders. Sanders took …

From Trump to governor: Sanders prepares to take on new role
1 year, 11 months 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 …

Midterms full of firsts for female, Black, LGBTQ candidates
2 years, 1 month ago

Midterms full of firsts for female, Black, LGBTQ candidates

Associated Press  

A Massachusetts Democrat is the country’s first openly lesbian candidate to be elected to the office of governor. One of the winners, Maura Healey, is the first woman to be elected to Massachusetts′ top post and also makes history by becoming the country’s first openly lesbian candidate to be elected governor. “I hope tonight shows you that you can be …

Sarah Huckabee Sanders first woman elected Arkansas governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Sarah Huckabee Sanders first woman elected Arkansas governor

Firstpost  

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office. : Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump …

Massachusetts voters weighing stark choice for governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Massachusetts voters weighing stark choice for governor

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. The election pits Democrat Maura Healey, who would …

Trump press secretary Sanders wins GOP Arkansas governor nod
2 years, 7 months ago

Trump press secretary Sanders wins GOP Arkansas governor nod

Associated Press  

— Sarah Sanders won the Republican nomination for governor in Arkansas on Tuesday, putting her on a clear path to lead a solidly red state where Donald Trump’s popularity has overshadowed questions about his administration’s credibility that she faced during her time as White House press secretary. During her victory speech Tuesday, Sanders didn’t mention Trump or Biden and invoked …

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 …

Former state lawmaker launches bid for Arkansas governor
2 years, 10 months ago

Former state lawmaker launches bid for Arkansas governor

Associated Press  

— Former state Rep. Jay Martin announced Tuesday that he would seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor, portraying himself as a more conservative option for voters in this year’s Democratic primary. Martin, who served in the state House in 2003-2007, joins a crowded field vying for the party’s nomination in the May primary. Martin, who ran unsuccessfully for the …

Nationalizing her governor run? ‘You bet I am,’ Sanders says
3 years, 3 months ago

Nationalizing her governor run? ‘You bet I am,’ Sanders says

Associated Press  

— She’s toured the state in an RV emblazoned with her name, launched a TV ad that’s airing during Arkansas Razorbacks football games and spoken to packed rooms at restaurants. “As I travel around the state, I keep hearing this criticism, ‘Oh, there’s that Sarah Sanders, nationalizing the race,’” Sanders told hundreds of people packed at a Colton’s Steak House …

Sarah Sanders raises $4.2M for Arkansas governor bid
3 years, 5 months ago

Sarah Sanders raises $4.2M for Arkansas governor bid

Associated Press  

— Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders’ campaign on Thursday said she had raised another $4.2 million for her bid for Arkansas governor. Sanders’ campaign said the latest figures over the past three months mean she has raised $9 million total since launching her bid in January for the state’s top office. The majority of Sanders’ contributions so far …

Sarah Sanders raises $1M for Arkansas governor campaign
3 years, 10 months ago

Sarah Sanders raises $1M for Arkansas governor campaign

Associated Press  

— Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders raised more than $1 million in the first four days of her bid for Arkansas governor, her campaign said Thursday. Sanders announced on Monday she was running for Arkansas governor with a nearly eight-minute video that embraced former President Donald Trump, even as the Senate prepares for an impeachment trial on charges …

AP Source: Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas governor
3 years, 11 months ago

AP Source: Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas governor

Associated Press  

— Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, a senior campaign official told The Associated Press on Sunday night. Sanders, who left the White House in 2019 to return to her home state, planned to announce her bid on Monday, according to the campaign official who spoke on condition …

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