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Today's News Arkansas GOPers to return home confident ST. PAUL, Minn. - With history on their side and a tried-and-true talking point at the ready, Arkansas Republicans were confident Thursday about John McCain's chances to win their state in November. - Friday, Sep 5, 2008 Convention Notebook: Springdale teen at work at convention ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Springdale teenager was part cheerleader, part usher at the Republican National Convention this week. - Friday, Sep 5, 2008 Past News Huckabee rallies RNC crowd in typical fashion ST. PAUL, Minn. - Giving the address he did not want to give, Mike Huckabee delivered anyway Wednesday his signature zingers, ones that framed Barack Obama as a tax-hiking liberal who will be weak on national defense. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Lawmakers see positive signs in bridge construction project MINNEAPOLIS - Republican lawmakers on Wednesday took a walking tour of a new bridge that replaces the one that collapsed into the Mississippi River last year, and hailed the construction project as one they can model for their districts. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Convention Notebook: Hutchinson, son to open new law practice ST. PAUL, Minn. - Former Rep. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday he is returning to northwest Arkansas to open a law practice with his son. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Iowans who boosted Huckabee have moved on ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Iowa Republicans who lifted Mike Huckabee to national prominence earlier this year were as quick to criticize him on Tuesday as they were to welcome him back to the state for a future presidential run. - Wed, Sep 03, 2008 Convention Notebook: Arkansans running out of entertainment options ST. PAUL, Minn. - Unless the schedule picks up fairly soon, Arkansas delegates to the Republican National Convention are going to run out of things to do. - Wed, Sep 03, 2008 Lone McCain delegate gets no special treatment ST. PAUL, Minn. - Joseph Wood doesn't wear a fancy lapel pin or have a front row seat for this week's events to coronate John McCain as the Republican presidential nominee. - Tue, Sep 02, 2008 Arkansans note Bush absence on unusual convention first day ST. PAUL, Minn. - On an peculiar, abbreviated first day of the Republican National Convention, Arkansas delegates were disappointed not to get a chance to hear from President Bush as his term nears an end. - Tue, Sep 02, 2008 Convention Notebook Huckabee keeps denying McCain alliance BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - With the Republican presidential race all but formally settled, Mike Huckabee continued Monday to fight off suggestions that he teamed with presumptive GOP nominee John McCain to thwart Mitt Romney's campaign. - Tue, Sep 02, 2008 Gustav effects felt all the way to Minnesota ST. PAUL, Minn. - Forget John and Sarah, or even Barack and Joe. - Mon, Sep 01, 2008 Longtime activist makes first-time convention trip EAGAN, Minn. - For all her loyalty to the Republican Party, it's a wonder Fayetteville's Susan Gessler is a first-time delegate to the GOP national convention. - Sun, Aug 31, 2008 Arkansas Republicans praise Palin as choice EAGAN, Minn. -Like many others on Friday, Arkansas Republicans were studying up on Alaska governor Sarah Palin, the surprise choice to run for vice president alongside Sen. - Sat, Aug 30, 2008 Delegates face difficult task upon return home DENVER - Arkansas delegates to the Democratic National Convention return home today with the daunting challenge of securing their state for their party's presidential nominee for the first time in 12 years. - Fri, Aug 29, 2008 College student savors convention experience DENVER - A college student from Fort Smith working at the Democratic National Convention was so spoiled by her front seat to history that she won't be satisfied watching next week's Republican convention on television. - Fri, Aug 29, 2008 Convention Notebook: Obama's sister visits Arkansas delegation DENVER - Barack Obama's run for president reflects his love for America, his half-sister told Arkansas delegates Thursday. - Fri, Aug 29, 2008 Arkansas colleagues heap praise on Biden DENVER - Two Arkansans who know Joe Biden best claimed Wednesday the Delaware senator has the toughness and the common touch to win over Arkansas voters. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Lincoln promotes conservation with environmental group DENVER - An Arkansas lawmaker who lately has been on the opposite side of environmental groups found common ground with one of them on Wednesday. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Convention Notebook: Raucous crowd for native son DENVER - As expected, Bill Clinton told Democrats to back Barack Obama in November. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Former Fort Smith newsman active at convention DENVER - Perry Flippin, a former Fort Smith resident and longtime newspaperman, is attending his first Democratic National Convention this week - not as a detached observer but as an active participant. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Arkansas to share in disaster rebuilding funds WASHINGTON - Most Arkansas counties are eligible to share in $13. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Arkansans happy with Hillary speech DENVER - On a night when the only bad guy was John McCain, Arkansans praised Hillary Clinton on Tuesday for a rousing speech that they said brought unity to the Democratic Party. - Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Lincoln, women senators pin hopes on Obama DENVER - Democratic women senators on Tuesday pinned their hopes on Barack Obama to help them move forward with a long list of domestic policy changes. - Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Convention Notebook: Still no sign of Sebastian County residents DENVER - Two days into the Democratic National Convention, Sebastian County residents who were expected to attend have yet to be spotted. - Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Arkansas' Hillary supporters: We back Obama DENVER - Arkansas Democrats at the party's national convention made it abundantly clear Monday they would support Barack Obama in an effort to ratchet up what has been perceived as tepid support for the presumptive Democratic nominee. - Tue, Aug 26, 2008 Convention Notebook: Fundraising group honors Gwatney DENVER - A Colorado-based trade association presented Bill Gwatney's widow an award Monday for the late Arkansas Democratic chairman's political fundraising work. - Tue, Aug 26, 2008 Halter downplays strife DENVER - As resentment among delegates for Sen. Hillary Clinton appeared to fester on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, Arkansas Lt. - Tue, Aug 26, 2008 State's youngest convention-goer takes popularity in stride DENVER - MTV calling? Big deal. - Mon, Aug 25, 2008 Arkansans face full week at convention DENVER - From 7 a.m. breakfasts to receptions that last until every partygoer's favorite "? - Mon, Aug 25, 2008 Arkansas Democrats look to convention without Gwatney DENVER - Democrats will still make history this week when they name Barack Obama the first-ever black major party presidential nominee. - Sun, Aug 24, 2008 Small in number but big on excitement, Obama delegates ready for convention WASHINGTON - There are so few Barack Obama delegates from Arkansas they wouldn't even fill one row of seats at Denver's Pepsi Center. - Sat, Aug 23, 2008 'Under the Dome' goes into hall for first-hand convention coverage WASHINGTON - Look closely at the Arkansas delegation when cameras point its way during the Democratic National Convention in Denver next week. - Fri, Aug 22, 2008 Sebastian County not represented at political conventions WASHINGTON - The road to the White House this year won't get anywhere close to Fort Smith. - Sun, Aug 17, 2008 Huckabee waits to hear from McCain camp on convention role WASHINGTON - Mike Huckabee's itinerary for the Republican National Convention next month still has some big holes in it as the GOP presidential runner-up awaits word on his role. - Sat, Aug 16, 2008 President signs Pryor's product safety bill WASHINGTON - President Bush signed into law Thursday the comprehensive product-safety overhaul authored by Sen. - Fri, Aug 15, 2008 UA professor named to education council WASHINGTON - University of Arkansas professor Robert Costrell was named Wednesday to a panel that will advise the U. - Thu, Aug 14, 2008 UA professor appointed to federal board WASHINGTON - Patrick Wolf, a professor at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, was nominated Tuesday by President Bush to the National Board for Education Sciences. - Wed, Aug 13, 2008 |
