[Clintonfatigued]

Arkansas didn’t have nearly the Republican gains that Tennessee and Oklahoma did. It’s worth noting that the Governor made a serious effort to further reduce Republican presnece in the state legislature, unsuccessfully.

The reelection of GOP state Senator Gilbert Baker was significant, as his district usually votes Democrat.

[counterpunch]

But now, in its current configuration, President Obama doesn't have a vote to spare, which means Arkansas' own Sen. Blanche Lincoln will be forced to cast some very unpopular votes. She will no longer be able to straddle the ideological fence between a Republican administration and her own party. Lincoln would have been vulnerable heading into 2010 regardless of the outcome of the presidential contest, but with her party taking a decidedly left-of-center approach, many state and national Republicans believe Arkansas could be a GOP pick-up.

I totally disagree.
The Democrats have enough padding that vulnerable Democrats will be able to vote against 0bama and the majority.
She may have to vote for cloture on some controversial issues, but then she'll be able to turn around and say she voted against it on the floor vote.
 

[Impy]

The key to beating Lincoln starts with actually running a candidate.

[pulaskibush]

The Arkansas Legislative Session will take place in 2009. Bills such as in-state tuition for illegal aliens and allowing homosexuals to adopt kids will likely be debated. Conservatives will need to be on the phones, computer and at the State Capitol as usual.

[Impy]

In contrast Arkansas it’s cousin West VA was a LOSS of GOP seats in the legislative. Clusterf***.