2022 AR Governor's race: on Principles & Values
Asa Hutchinson:
Parents operated a Christian radio station and school
Asa Hutchinson grew up on a farm with his brother Tim who later became a senator. Their parents also operated a Christian radio station in school.
After graduating from Bob Jones University, Asa Hutchinson attended the University of Arkansas law school at the same time that Bill Clinton started teaching there.
He became US attorney in western Arkansas and prosecuted Clinton's half brother, Roger, for cocaine possession.Hutchinson easily won election as Governor in 1996 to succeed his brother, who moved to the Senate.
He combined a conservative voting record with a pleasant demeanor to become an important player in a short time.
Source: Almanac of American Politics on 2022 Arkansas Governor race
Oct 5, 2015
Chris Jones:
Raised with strong faith, no conflict with love for science
As a son of two preachers, I was raised with a strong sense of faith. This faith has never collided with my love for science -- in fact, it only made it grow stronger. I attended Morehouse College on a NASA Scholarship, for physics and math, then
studied at MIT to become a nuclear engineer and earn a Ph.D. in urban planning. I was blessed to run the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, which provided the tools and technology Arkansans needed to build businesses and create jobs.
Source: 2022 Arkansas Governor campaign website ChrisForGovernor.com
May 26, 2022
Chris Jones:
Politics does not have to be divisive and destructive
Chris Jones is here to prove that politics does not have to be divisive and destructive, and that as a candidate he can call for accountability while uniting Arkansas.
We solve our problems by bringing people together, to find what works, to move us all forward.
Source: 2022 Arkansas Governor campaign website ChrisForGovernor.com
May 26, 2022
Chris Jones:
We are all neighbors; we have to be there for each other
[On his family of origin]: "I remember being on food stamps," he said. "I remember hand me down clothes with patches on them.""I remember how my folks, even when we were struggling, helped other people and so that embedded in me a sense of - we are
all neighbors - we have to be there for each other. It doesn't matter what you party is. It doesn't matter what your background is. We need each other. That's what you're going to hear from us," Jones added.
Source: KATV ABC-7 on 2022 Arkansas Gubernatorial race
May 16, 2022
Leslie Rutledge:
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
Leslie Rutledge:
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
Sarah Huckabee Sanders:
I took on media, radical left and cancel culture
On her role in the Trump administration: "I took on the media, the radical left and their cancel culture, and
I won," the former press secretary said. "As governor, I will be your voice and never let them silence you."
Source: The Hill e-zine on 2022 Arkansas gubernatorial race
Jan 26, 2021
Sarah Huckabee Sanders:
Everything we love about America is at stake
Announcement of candidacy: "Everything we love about America is at stake, and with the radical left now in control of Washington, your governor is your last line of defense,"
Sanders said. "In fact, your governor must be on the front line. So today, I announce my candidacy for governor of Arkansas and ask for your prayers and your support."
Source: Politico.com e-zine on 2022 Arkansas gubernatorial race
Jan 25, 2021
Sarah Huckabee Sanders:
I'm a Christian, a wife, a mom, and a proud Arkansan
I'm a Christian, a wife, a mom, a proud Arkansan. My opponents will do everything in their power to destroy me, but
I will not apologize for who I am or who I'm fighting for. I'm fighting for you. I will not retreat. I will not surrender. And I will not bow down to the radical left. Not now, not ever.
Source: Rev.com e-zine on 2022 Arkansas gubernatorial race
Nov 12, 2020
Sarah Huckabee Sanders:
Sanders is Christian, conservative, a proud Arkansan
[Endorsement from the former Vice President]: "Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a Christian, a conservative, and a proud Arkansan who will fight for the people of Arkansas, stand with law enforcement, promote lower taxes, champion school choice, and more,"
Mike Pence said. "Sarah will be a great Governor and has my full support," he added.
Source: New York Post on 2022 Arkansas Governor race
Apr 6, 2021
Sarah Huckabee Sanders:
You bet I'm nationalizing my governor's race
[On the Arkansas governorship]: "I keep hearing, 'Oh there's the Sarah Sanders, she's nationalizing the race.' And my answer to those people, you bet I am. Because if you are not, you are missing what is happening in our country," Sanders said. "We
have people in Washington, in leadership, the radical left that are not OK just changing policy. They want to fundamentally change who we are as a country and we cannot sit back and do nothing and allow that to happen."
Source: KUAR Public Radio on 2022 Arkansas Gubernatorial race
Sep 6, 2021
Tim Griffin:
Supports Supreme Court nominations in election year
President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to nominate a justice for the Supreme Court, and the Senate has the same authority to advise and consent. Those powers don't change simply because it's an election year.
It's that simple. The rest is politics. President Trump is right to fill the vacant seat with a qualified nominee.
Source: Lt. Governor press release for 2022 Arkansas governor race
Sep 25, 2020
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