Last Updated 3/11/2008 | 12:35:12 PM

Where are all the activists?

EVERYONE UNOPPOSED IN ARKANSAS
posted by Politics1

ARKANSAS: The close of primary candidate filing in Arkansas on Monday saw every federal incumbent move into the "safe" category. US Senator Mark Pryor (D) and Congressmen Marion Berry (D), Vic Snyder (D), John Boozman (R) and Mike Ross (D) will all head into November without any major party opposition. They may, however, still face third party or independent opposition in the general election. The only one of the five incumbents currently facing opposition is Pryor, who is being challenged by attorney Rebekah Kennedy (Green).

Post by JP Oddo:
Where the *&%$ are the opposition activists in Arkansas? You mean in a state with over a million registered voters we cannot find five people to stand for office. Shame on any of you activists who live there and won't take the next step of getting on the ballot to challenge the incumbent and largely incompetent members of congress. Pack up your so-called activist hats and stay home behind the safety of your computer.

How many other states will this happen? It is obvious that neither of the establishment parties are an actual opposition party - confirming that they are indeed ONE in the same. The 2006 mid-terms produced 12% unchallenged incumbents...