Dwayne Dobbins, the sleazy former state legislator from North Little Rock who plea bargained a felony sexual molestation charge in return for resignation from the legislature in 2005, says it’s time for a little compassion. And, no, he has no intention of withdrawing from his uncontested race to return to that legislative seat, no matter how badly Democratic Party officials want him to quit.

Three things:

Advertisement

1) As several readers have suggested, Party leader Bill Gwatney should get with the Green Party about supporting a strong Green Candidate, which still may nominate in that district. He should commit money and manpower.

2) Should that plan fail, lock up the pages until the House can vote to expel this criminal.

Advertisement

3) Is Dobbins still a “telecommunications consultant.” He appeared to be an in-house lobbyist for the industry his last go-round in office. Watch his financial reports carefully and his legislative activities. Any telcom that employs him to work the legislature should be exposed and shunned.

Arkansas Times: Your voice in the fight

Are you tired of watered-down news and biased reporting? The Arkansas Times has been fighting for truth and justice for 50 years. As an alternative newspaper in Little Rock, we are tough, determined, and unafraid to take on powerful forces. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, we are making a difference. But we can't do it without you. Join the 3,400 paid subscribers who support our great journalism and help us hire more writers. Sign up for a subscription today or make a donation of as little as $1 and help keep the Arkansas Times feisty for years to come.

Previous article Republicans: Rebuilding Next article Bentonville to schools: Drop dead