Political Reporter and Enterprise Editor for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. [email protected]
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Unsolicited scandal management advice:
At least try to sound more concerned about the substance of the dirty deed than on how it came to light.
Doug Thompson retweeted
As though the Arkansas Bar Exam scandal wasn’t bad enough already, people are making it worse by suggesting that the Bar official might have been acting at the behest of individuals who failed the exam and are now licensed attorneys. That’s nonsense. It’s my understanding that the Bar official’s motivation was to create a higher pass rate of Arkansas Bar candidates for the purpose of making Arkansas look “better” in an annual national survey of pass/fail rates.
The Arkansas Senate on Thursday night selected state Sen. Josh Bryant, R-Rogers, to be the Senate president pro tempore for the 96th General Assembly from 2027-2029. nwaonline.com/news/2026/nov/…
Doug Thompson retweeted
This is insane! Here is a map of yesterday’s Indiana House results if they were drawn under the attempted Republican gerrymander map from last Fall. Thank you to @Vulst3 for breaking down the data to make this map. The gerrymander could’ve netted us a 9-0 or 8-1 map potentially!
Doug Thompson retweeted
I will certainly miss Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria as president of the University of Arkansas System. He has done an outstanding job leading the state’s largest higher education system and building a strong foundation for the future. I wish him all the best in his next chapter and the Board success as it begins the search for his successor.
Boilermakers, please join us in welcoming the 14th president of Purdue University, retired Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria.
The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Silveria to serve as Purdue’s next president beginning Feb. 1. Read about our president-elect: purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q4/…
ALT A professional headshot of Jay B. Silveria wearing a suit and tie. The background is dark gray. To the right of the image, text reads: "Jay B. Silveria, 14th President of Purdue University."
Doug Thompson retweeted
There’s a real irony in Republicans hoping that the late mail votes in Mississippi will rescue Cindy Hyde-Smith — just months after the RNC sued to void Mississippi’s ability to count late-arriving votes and lost at SCOTUS, 5-4.
Doug Thompson retweeted
James Talarico received *more early votes* then Paxton received in TOTAL
This race was over before it began 😭
Doug Thompson retweeted
89% of Democrats and 73% of Republicans say the news media’s “watchdog role” helps keep political leaders in check.
Since the early 2000s, partisan views of the watchdog role have often shifted depending on which party controls the presidency. But the latest Republican trend does not follow that pattern neatly.
#MediaWatch #PoliticalWatchdog
ALT Chart showing 80% of Americans say criticism from news organizations keeps political leaders from doing things they shouldn’t
Doug Thompson retweeted
Absolute slaughter.
Double digit losses for many AI companies. SpaceX 10% below IPO price, CoreWeave about to drop below its IPO price. Nvidia is down almost 10%
The AI industry’s day of reckoning may have finally come.
Doug Thompson retweeted
Today, I accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who led the Civil Rights Division with conviction the past 18 months. She has defended the civil liberties of every American and enforced the law without fear or favor. The Department is grateful for her dedicated public service, and we wish her every success in her future endeavors.
Doug Thompson retweeted
Troy Jackson (D) defeats 5 term incumbent Susan Collins (R) to flip #MESen.
Cook Political Report race rating: Toss Up
Five of the nine Democrats challenging R incumbent state House members in Benton and Washington counties won, according to final though unofficial results.
First-time candidate Jamie Atkinson of Fayetteville, a D, has defeated state Rep. Steve Unger, R-Springdale, according to final though unofficial Washington County results.
Doug Thompson retweeted
I’ve heard reporters say that tonight is the most dramatic midterm election in a couple decades.
To me, it’s the most significant party turnaround since 1974.
From Texas to South Carolina to Ohio, voters saw life in America today and found it difficult and disappointing.
Congratulations to tonight’s successful Democrats. You've been given the right to lead, and it's now up to you to prove that you deserve it. #Midterms2026 🗳️
RT @CookPolitical: James Talarico (D) defeats former Texas attorney general Ken Paxton (R) and flips #TXSen in Democrats favor.
Cook Poli…