Two potential candidates are out.
Little Rock mayor, Mike Stodola (who I honestly never expected to run anyway) has declared for reelection.
More surprisingly, veteran and former AG candidate, Paul Suskie, who was apparently laying the groundwork for the campaign, has opted out, citing family obligations and his current work.
http://bluearkansasblog.com/?p…
It’s a real shame about Suskie. I’ve met the guy and, while we don’t agree on much, he’d have been a strong candidate and I genuinely like him on a personal level.
Right now the race is looking like a three person affair in the primary-
State House Speaker Robbie Wills is running. So is Snyder’s chief of staff, David Boling. And then there’s state senate majority leader Joyce Elliott, the only woman and African American in the feild, so far at least.
i don’t believe that liberal (and Elliott is liberal) black woman can win this district against strong Republican.
or is that just a pipe dream?
me asking why do you not like Paul Suskie? I thought he sounded pretty good, although I don’t live in Arkansas after all. Also does Boling have Snyders endorsement?