Max Brantley

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Max Brantley

Coronavirus today and the open line: The crisis worsens and the governor is talking PR

Did the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette endorse Donald Trump? Well, it’s like Bill Clinton once said ….

Early vote surge continues

Arkansas absentee voting law: Say what?

Troubles mount in LRSD

Today’s news and the open line: A record virus day and lots of election stuff

Coronavirus today: Looks like a new record, 1,337 new cases

Democratic Party chair robocalls for Tracy Steele, a Republican administration official UPDATE

Transportation Union says Vote NO on Issue 1

Trump’s man French Hill has some advice for you. Pro tip: Don’t follow it, please