AG McDaniel To Defend Pig Trail Gerrymander in Court

Will Potential 2014 Gubernatorial Candidates Ross and McDaniel Agree?

Proposed Map Via Ark Times Blog

Republican Party of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark. – Yesterday, Democrats pushed through committee a partisan plan that would drastically change the makeup of Arkansas’ congressional districts without any significant public input. Now, “Fayetteville Finger” author State Rep. Clark Hall says future Democrat governor candidate Dustin McDaniel is prepared to defend his party’s power grab in federal court.

In the Arkansas House State Agencies Committee Wednesday, Rep. Hall told House members, “The Attorney General made a statement that he will defend any map that comes out of this body.” Republican Party of Arkansas Chairman Doyle Webb released the following statement in response:

“It’s shameful that Attorney General Dustin McDaniel would rush to defend an unfair, partisan attempt for his party to retain power. While he opposed countless bills this legislative session under the threat of a lawsuit, Attorney General McDaniel has no problem defending the selfish interests of the State Democratic Party.

“It’s no secret Congressman Mike Ross and Attorney General Dustin McDaniel are potential 2014 Democrat gubernatorial primary opponents. Will Mike Ross distinguish himself from his likely opponent by challenging the pig trail gerrymander or will he join his party’s attempt to ignore the interests of Arkansas voters?”

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