For Immediate Release      Contact: Bud Jackson:  501-912-1126
August 21, 2006       or Michael Cook: 501-256-3032

It’s summertime and the living’s easy…
It’s time to break out Jim Holt’s flip-flops!
Holt Supported School Consolidation in 2002

“Why couldn’t we have 100 school districts based upon school enrollment?”
– Jim Holt [Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 9/16/02]

Little Rock – Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Jim Holt -- who last week voiced his adamant opposition to school consolidation -- supported it as recently as 2002 and even suggested that Arkansas could be reduced to as few as 100 districts to save money.

Shanti’s and my thoughts and prayers have long been with Win Rockefeller and his family.  Arkansans had hoped and prayed for a better outcome from his treatment.  His passing today means we have lost a truly caring public official who made a difference for all Arkansans.  Arkansas is fortunate to have had Win for as long as we have.  He will surely be missed.   Shanti and I extend our condolences to his family, friends and staff members.

Dear Fellow Democrats,

With early voting now underway and the Tuesday, June 13^th runoff election fast approaching, we are writing to respectfully ask that you cast your ballot for Democrat Bill Halter for Lieutenant Governor.

We are endorsing Mr. Halter because he shares our commitment to the future of our Party and the future of our state.  He is the only candidate with a thoughtful and comprehensive plan to make our schools excellent and to build and attract high-paying jobs.

As former Democratic Party Chairs, we believe Bill Halter is the best Democrat for lieutenant governor and the best candidate to help Mike Beebe become governor.  He is the only candidate whom we can count on to protect our environment, fully-fund pre-kindergarten, increase college scholarships, retain and attract teachers, and use his business experience to improve economic development throughout our state.  We also believe he is a candidate we can depend upon to put Arkansas families ahead of special interests.

The Arkansas AFL-CIO today endorsed Bill Halter over runoff opponent Tim Wooldridge for Lt. Governor.

Alan Hughes and various labor leaders joined Bill Halter this morning at his campaign headquarters to announce the endorsment.  Labor's support will add significant organizational strength to Halter's campaign.

"I am grateful for the support of the AFL-CIO as well as the working men and women they represent," remarked Halter.

The primary runoff election is Tuesday, June 13th.

You are invited to join our election night party!

Tuesday, May 23rd

Legacy Hotel

East Capitol Street

Little Rock

7:30pm-11pm

HALTER RAISES MORE THAN $300,000 IN APRIL
Unveils Newest Television Commercial

Little Rock – Democrat Bill Halter’s campaign for lieutenant governor today announced that more than $300,000 has been raised so far during the month of April and unveiled a new television spot that will begin to air later this week.

“I am pleased with the overwhelming positive response my campaign has received,” remarked Halter.  “Arkansans are hungry for ideas that will help improve their own lives.  I will continue to run a positive campaign on the issues that matter most to Arkansans.”

The Ark Times blog is reporting on a Channel 11 Today's THV poll that is expected to be released tonight.  The survey will show Bill Halter with a significant lead in the race for Lt. Governor.

Here are the numbers:

Ch. 11 Poll Results