ARRA News Service: AG McDaniel To Defend Pig Trail Gerrymander in Court

Thursday, March 24, 2011

AG McDaniel To Defend Pig Trail Gerrymander in Court

Will Potential 2014 Gubernatorial Candidates Ross and McDaniel Agree?

Republican Party of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark. – Yesterday, Democrats pushed through committee a partisan plan that would drastically change the makeup of Arkansas’ congressional districts without any significant public input. Now, “Fayetteville Finger” author State Rep. Clark Hall says future Democrat governor candidate Dustin McDaniel is prepared to defend his party’s power grab in federal court.

In the Arkansas House State Agencies Committee Wednesday, Rep. Hall told House members, “The Attorney General made a statement that he will defend any map that comes out of this body.” Republican Party of Arkansas Chairman Doyle Webb released the following statement in response:

“It’s shameful that Attorney General Dustin McDaniel would rush to defend an unfair, partisan attempt for his party to retain power. While he opposed countless bills this legislative session under the threat of a lawsuit, Attorney General McDaniel has no problem defending the selfish interests of the State Democratic Party.

“It’s no secret Congressman Mike Ross and Attorney General Dustin McDaniel are potential 2014 Democrat gubernatorial primary opponents. Will Mike Ross distinguish himself from his likely opponent by challenging the pig trail gerrymander or will he join his party’s attempt to ignore the interests of Arkansas voters?”

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6 Comments:

Joanne Filiatreau said...: We renamed it today to "The Finger" to Fayetteville!; 3/24/2011
Barbara Dalby said...: I think people are having the wrong focus on this proposal. While the folks at Fayetteville do not want to be in the 4th District, which is understandable, the real scandal is that the 1st District is dragged way down into the southern Delta area, increasing the Democratic voter's influence on the Congressional seat. I do not see Fayetteville balancing out the landscape any, as adding much Conservatism to the 4th District, as it is the most liberal of the NWA voting areas. So, basically, McDaniel and BB have probably assured at least two Democratic seats in Congress.; 3/24/2011
Joanne Filiatreau said...: They will meet the Wall Of Tea Party/Conservative street walkers!!; 3/24/2011
Bill Smith said...: Barb, you are correct. Dems are proposing to pull Republican counties like Baxter County away from the 1st District.; 3/24/2011
Michelle Whitlock Cadle said...: I really hope that DuNstin doesn't believe his actions will help elect him as our next governor!!!! If he does, he is in for a VERY RUDE AWAKENING!!!; 3/24/2011
Barbara Gordon said...: AG McDaniel--the quintessential Dimocrap.; 3/24/2011