Leslie Rutledge in 2022 AR Governor's race
On Abortion:
Honored for Arkansas to be named most pro-life state
It is an incredible day in the State of Arkansas to be named the most pro-life state in America by Americans United for Life. This has not been an easy road, but it is the most important fight we could take on and win.
My office has successfully defended and won a number of pro-life cases, and as long as I am Attorney General, I will ensure we continue to fight for the lives and the rights of the unborn.
Source: Arkansas A.G. press release for 2022 Arkansas Governor race
Dec 16, 2020
On Civil Rights:
Supports election fraud lawsuit filed by Texas
Arkansans and Americans across the country have real concerns about the lack of integrity in our federal elections this year," said Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. "After reviewing the motion filed by Texas in the U.S. Supreme Court,
I have determined that I will support the motion by the State of Texas in all legally appropriate manners. The integrity of our elections is a critical part of our nation and it must be upheld.
Source: 5-News CBS on 2022 Arkansas Gubernatorial race
Dec 8, 2020
On Civil Rights:
Teaching critical race theory violates Civil Rights Act
Rutledge called the teaching a "neo-Marxist ideology that distorts and rewrites history." The attorney general also said that the teaching of critical race theory is discrimination that violates Title VI and the Arkansas Constitution. "The classroom
isn't a place to promote extremist political ideologies and preach discrimination. When schools allow the classification of children based on race, they violate both state and federal law."
Source: THV11 on 2022 Arkansas Gubernatorial race
Aug 16, 2021
On Corporations:
Stop private social media companies from censoring & banning
A proposed Arkansas bill stating to "promote Arkansas voices" and "combat cancel culture" has been introduced, which would target social media sites like Twitter and Facebook for "unfairly censoring or banning someone," according to Rutledge. "This
legislation would allow everyone, no matter the circumstances to have an equal and fair opportunity to post online and if a social media giant does not comply, the company can be held accountable," Rutledge said.
Source: THV11 Digital on 2022 Arkansas Governor race
Mar 4, 2021
On Crime:
Death row executions continue with sedative
A federal judge upheld Arkansas' execution process, ruling that the state can continue to use a sedative in lethal injections that other states
have backed away from and rejecting claims that its use amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.
Source: The Journal Record on 2022 Arkansas Gubernatorial race
Jun 3, 2020
On Government Reform:
OpEd: Lawsuit alleges election challenge was self-serving
The lawsuit alleges Rutledge overstepped her authority by supporting failed lawsuits seeking to overturn presidential election results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. "Rutledge ... engaged in highly partisan political activities as
Attorney General in order to further her political standing and to promote her own personal political ambitions at the expense of the taxpayers of Arkansas," according to the lawsuit. Rutledge denies the allegations.
Source: Associated Press / KY3-News on 2022 Arkansas Governor race
Mar 24, 2021
On Health Care:
Joined Texas lawsuit to end ObamaCare
She's filed or participated in many lawsuits. Those include a Texas-led suit to end the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, that is occurring while
Gov. Asa Hutchinson is using that same law to provide health insurance to 300,000 Arkansans.
Source: Southwest Times-Record on 2022 Arkansas Governor race
Mar 24, 2021
On Principles & Values:
Require public schools to play anthem before sporting events
Flanked by Republican legislators on the Capitol steps, she proposed bills requiring public schools to play "The Star-Spangled Banner"
before sporting events, and requiring a moment of silence after the "Pledge of Allegiance" is recited.
Source: Southwest Times-Record on 2022 Arkansas Governor race
Mar 24, 2021
On Principles & Values:
Time for Christian conservative leaders to unite and fight
Since announcing my candidacy for governor, I have been blessed by an outpouring of support from Arkansans in every community.
At this crossroads in our country's history, now is a time for Christian conservative leaders to unite and fight together against those who wish to destroy the America we know and love.
Source: Arkansas Times on 2022 Arkansas Gubernatorial race
Nov 9, 2021
On Tax Reform:
Oppose all tax increases, eliminate state income tax
Rutledge announced that she signed the "Taxpayer Protection Pledge" by nonprofit group Americans for Tax Reform to demonstrate that she "will work toward strong, common-sense proposals such as eliminating the state income tax to bring
economic prosperity to Arkansas."In signing the pledge, Rutledge, the current attorney general, pledged that she " will oppose and veto any and all efforts to increase taxes."
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette on 2022 Arkansas Governor race
May 18, 2021
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