State treasurer Martha Shoffner is accused, among other things, of taking $6,000 from an FBI informant in cash hidden in a pie box. Here’s the news release from Ross’ campaign, verbatim: LITTLE ROCK – Mike Ross, Democratic candidate for governor of Arkansas, released the following statement after the arrest of Arkansas State Treasurer Martha [...]
View Post Martha Shoffner, Mike RossUnion endorsements of Democrats started early with governor’s candidate Bill Halter getting early endorsements early after his announcement. Judging by the statement below by two Arkansas unions, candidate Mike Ross is determined to draw labor support too: Carpenters and Millwrights Endorse Mike Ross for Governor he Southern States Millwright Regional Council (SSMRC) and The Central [...]
View Post 2014 governor's race, Bill Halter, Mike RossDemocratic governor’s candidate Mike Ross’ recent remarks criticizing Republican anti-abortion legislation add insult to injury, two prominent Democratic women said in a joint statement on Thursday. Maria Baez de Hicks of Fayetteville, vice-president of the Arkansas Democratic Hispanic Caucus, and Lynette Vinson, an officer with the Pulaski Democratic Women, issued the following statement, which has [...]
View Post Mike Ross, Women's issuesCo-worker tells me he received a very detailed, live poll calling him at home asked all about the governor’s race. The questions were far-reaching and bi-partisan. For instance: Would it influence your vote to know that Asa Hutchinson overspent his budget at Homeland Security? Would it influence your vote to know that Mike Ross received [...]
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