Gary Latanich, Author at Craighead Democrats

Economy not most important issue in midterm election

October 23, 2022 Gary Latanich

There was a famous saying, coined by James Carville, during Bill Clinton’s first run for President, “It’s the economy, stupid.” It was Clinton’s focus on George H. W. Bush’s seemingly indifferent attention to economic conditions that many think lead to Clinton’s win over Bush.

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Arkansas’ Legislature Failed Us Again

August 13, 2022 Gary Latanich

The fiscal dividend is the budget surplus governments’ experience as a result of economic growth. Without any increase in sales or income tax rates, the state has additional tax revenue at its disposal.

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