Arkansas GOP dynasty: nephew of Govenor, son of former US Senator indicted, resigns

[sinkingfeeling]

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/crime/nephew-of-arkansas-governor-indicted-on-wire-and-tax-fraud-charges/91-589615923




LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - The nephew of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and son of former Arkansas Senator Tim Hutchinson was indicted by a grand jury on wire and tax fraud charges.

Governor Asa Hutchinson released a statement on the indictment saying in part, “I just learned of the indictment against Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson for campaign expenditure and federal tax violations. This is a very sad day for everyone when a family member is charged. I have to look at this sad news as an uncle but also as a political leader in the state. As an uncle, my heart aches for Jeremy’s children and expanded family. This is a tough time, and it will not get any easier in the coming months. As a political leader, I know the United States Attorney always reminds the public that these charges are only allegations and he is presumed innocent, but the reality is that the charges alone undermine public confidence in our system of government. For that reason, Jeremy understands he needs to resign from the Senate, and I support that decision. He will need to devote his resources and energy in answering these allegations.”

[backtoblue]

1. K&R .

[2naSalit]

2. Okay, so how many seats do we need to flip now?

[gristy]

3. That's a pretty good statement from the Governor.

Good for him.

[TomSlick]

4. As an Arkansawyer,

I will allow that Governor Asa is the least repugnant of the Hutchinson family politicians.

[sinkingfeeling]

5. I might agree now, but hated him when he ran the Clinton impeachment.

[TomSlick]

7. Just between us Arkies....

I still don't much care for Asa. I think him a terrible hypocrite. I haven't forgiven him for the Clinton impeachment and where is his righteous indignation now?

I just think him the least repugnant of the Hutchinson political clan. Admittedly a low bar.

I will proudly vote for Henderson in November knowing he doesn't stand a snowball's chance in hell. Then again, as my Dad says, "I'd vote for a mangy, three-legged, yeller dog if it was the Democrat in the race."

[UTUSN]

6. I knew in the old days the supposed "clean" HUTCHINSON boys were shady

There's no such thing as a clean Repuke.

What I never get is why these a-hole Repuke crooks always go for the penny ante stuff like "gym fees" mixed in with bigger theft target stuff. Not that I can afford "gym fees."

[TomSlick]

8. It's always been clear to me,

the Hutchinson boys are, at least, hypocrites.