[DC at the Ridge]

I know many of you have thought about the next governor of Arkansas, and about Sarah Huckabee Sanders possibly running. But I'm thinking that Leslie Rutledge is planning a run. She is constantly on TV, between press briefings and her commercials telling us all the things the attorney general is doing for the people of the state. I think she is using those commercials and press briefings to get the name recognition she needs, and that she is positioning herself for a run for governor.

[Tyryztoll]

Originally Posted by DC at the Ridge

I know many of you have thought about the next governor of Arkansas, and about Sarah Huckabee Sanders possibly running. But I'm thinking that Leslie Rutledge is planning a run. She is constantly on TV, between press briefings and her commercials telling us all the things the attorney general is doing for the people of the state. I think she is using those commercials and press briefings to get the name recognition she needs, and that she is positioning herself for a run for governor.

If Sarah runs.....and all indications point to her doing so..... she wins. Rutledge may even be totally qualified, but with her popularity and family history in that state Sarah will be akin to queen if/when she becomes governor. She's one of the smartest and bravest public figures I can recall and the way she handled the bloodthirsty press along with that ridiculous restaurant situation in Virginia was simply magnificent. I couldn't have any more respect or admiration for her and I really hope to be living in Arkansas by the time that election happens so I can vote for her. With all that's going on in this country right now we need every Sarah Sanders we can get to push back against this destructive, free for all liberalism plowing over our nation.

Sorry, I know you wanted to discuss the AG's potential run, but I couldn't resist the opportunity to stump for Sarah again.

[DC at the Ridge]

Originally Posted by Tyryztoll

If Sarah runs.....and all indications point to her doing so..... she wins. Rutledge may even be totally qualified, but with her popularity and family history in that state Sarah will be akin to queen if/when she becomes governor. She's one of the smartest and bravest public figures I can recall and the way she handled the bloodthirsty press along with that ridiculous restaurant situation in Virginia was simply magnificent. I couldn't have any more respect or admiration for her and I really hope to be living in Arkansas by the time that election happens so I can vote for her. With all that's going on in this country right now we need every Sarah Sanders we can get to push back against this destructive, free for all liberalism plowing over our nation.

Sorry, I know you wanted to discuss the AG's potential run, but I couldn't resist the opportunity to stump for Sarah again.

Hey, that's totally fine. I know many of you are big fans of Sarah, and I appreciate your input. I just wanted to put it out there about Rutledge. I probably see two or three commercials each night featuring Rutledge, and it just strikes me that she is kind of politicking already. The commercials feature her name very prominently, she always starts the commercials by "I'm Leslie Rutledge..." and I think she is really striving to establish name recognition. I don't think she's running for Senator, so I think her goal is governor.

[Tyryztoll]

Originally Posted by DC at the Ridge

Hey, that's totally fine. I know many of you are big fans of Sarah, and I appreciate your input. I just wanted to put it out there about Rutledge. I probably see two or three commercials each night featuring Rutledge, and it just strikes me that she is kind of politicking already. The commercials feature her name very prominently, she always starts the commercials by "I'm Leslie Rutledge..." and I think she is really striving to establish name recognition. I don't think she's running for Senator, so I think her goal is governor.

It would be at least a tad awkward if Rutledge did seek the GOP nomination for governor seeing as she served as deputy counsel for Mike Huckabee while he ran the state and also served as his counsel during his Presidential bid. Huckabee, of course, is Sarah's dad, so not too sure Rutledge could count on his endorsement.....which is obviously a critical one for any GOPer in Arkansas.

This is all assuming that Sarah does run, of course......and like I said, there have been way more indications that she will than vice versa. If it turns out she doesn't, then one would assume Rutledge would have an inside track to the Huckabee thumps up based on their previous association.

[gemstone1]

"I know many of you are big fans of Sarah"....I give, other than riding on coattails, what has she done for the state of AR that would garner fans who are willing to make her the governor ? No dog in the hunt, just curious....

Regards
Gemstone1

[DC at the Ridge]

Originally Posted by gemstone1

"I know many of you are big fans of Sarah"....I give, other than riding on coattails, what has she done for the state of AR that would garner fans who are willing to make her the governor ? No dog in the hunt, just curious....

Regards
Gemstone1

I think many people thought she handled the pressure and sometimes outright disrespect and rudeness that was directed at her while being press secretary with grace. I think that, in particular, the way she behaved when that restaurant asked her to leave showed a lot of restraint.

There are many here who really liked Mike Huckabee as governor. I can't say I was fond of him, and in particular I thought his obesity campaign after he lost a lot of weight was overreach, but he certainly appeals to conservatives, and that appeal transfers to his daughter, especially after her stint in the Trump administration. President Trump is popular in Arkansas.

[TRex2]

Originally Posted by DC at the Ridge

I think many people thought she handled the pressure and sometimes outright disrespect and rudeness that was directed at her while being press secretary with grace. I think that, in particular, the way she behaved when that restaurant asked her to leave showed a lot of restraint.

There are many here who really liked Mike Huckabee as governor. I can't say I was fond of him, and in particular I thought his obesity campaign after he lost a lot of weight was overreach, but he certainly appeals to conservatives, and that appeal transfers to his daughter, especially after her stint in the Trump administration. President Trump is popular in Arkansas.

Yeah, I think you hit the nail, pretty much, on the head.

[Tyryztoll]

Originally Posted by gemstone1

"I know many of you are big fans of Sarah"....I give, other than riding on coattails, what has she done for the state of AR that would garner fans who are willing to make her the governor ? No dog in the hunt, just curious....

Regards
Gemstone1

Sarah's political career has been in campaign management, advisory roles, and of course her stint as Trump's press secretary, so in terms of "what has she done for Arkansas?" I would contend that any run for governor she makes will be built upon what she is capable of and what she will do, rather than anything she's already done. If it's her state political record you're curious about one would look to her extensive contributions in correlation with her dad's gubernatorial terms, as well as her being heavily involved in the elections of both Senators Boozman and Cotton when she successfully executed management and advisory positions with those campaigns. She has been one of Arkansas' foremost Republican consultants and has utilized that experience at both the state and federal level. Sarah is currently a conservative contributor for Fox News and I love to watch her straight forward, pull no punches commentary on there.

Keep in mind this woman is only 37 years old and think about all she's already accomplished. You can't really argue about her not previously holding office because of her youth. She's amassed a ton of legitimate political experience at a very young age. She knows the game and she knows how to play it. Her stances are no secret, but if that doesn't satisfy you then fret not, you'll likely be hearing all you want to hear in correlation with those over the next 2 years. She's completely competent, absolutely fearless and best of all she's a woman of faith. In short, she's a rock star....and I sincerely believe she'll be the next governor of Arkansas. I'm very much looking forward to reading her new book, which comes out in September. It's titled "Speaking For Myself - Faith, Freedom, and the Fight of Our Lives Inside the Trump White House".

[Koji7]

Originally Posted by DC at the Ridge

I think many people thought she handled the pressure and sometimes outright disrespect and rudeness that was directed at her while being press secretary with grace. I think that, in particular, the way she behaved when that restaurant asked her to leave showed a lot of restraint.

There are many here who really liked Mike Huckabee as governor. I can't say I was fond of him, and in particular I thought his obesity campaign after he lost a lot of weight was overreach, but he certainly appeals to conservatives, and that appeal transfers to his daughter, especially after her stint in the Trump administration. President Trump is popular in Arkansas.

I like Sarah she’s got grace and decorum and the biggest show of that was when the libs hate roasted her at the Kennedy Center and she just smiled.

[TRex2]

Originally Posted by Tyryztoll

... her new book, which comes out in September. It's titled "Speaking For Myself - Faith, Freedom, and the Fight of Our Lives Inside the Trump White House".

Thanks for the tip.
Will be looking forward to it.

Originally Posted by Koji7

I like Sarah she’s got grace and decorum and the biggest show of that was when the libs hate roasted her at the Kennedy Center and she just smiled.

Yeah, I couldn't have had that much "grace and decorum."
I am afraid I would have gone Old Testament on them.

I can't think of anyone I would rather have in the Governor's chair.