Sometimes, it’s just impossible not to like Gov. Mike Beebe.

Once was this morning, when he was comfortably hoo-rawing with radio’s Tommy Smith about Haitian relief and and other matters less important, including laughing at outtakes of his karaoke performance on his sendup of “Amarillo by Morning,” redone as “Little Rock by Morning.”

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And just now was his unsurprising announcement that he’ll be running for re-election. No fuss. And what else is there, really, to say for someone currently without opposition and none of any substance in the offing?

Later we’ll talk about DHS, his new education director’s latest, etc.

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GOP chair Doyle Webb issued a statement later:

“There are many issues facing Arkansans today and we anticipate a vigorous campaign to address such concerns as job creation, taxes and spending priorities.  We are confident the Republican Party of Arkansas will produce a conservative candidate dedicated to addressing these issues along with numerous others.”

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