As reported by KARK 4 News , former President Bill Clinton is back home in Arkansas today to help out a few fellow Democrats. Click here to see the Twitter page of KARK 4's Sonseeahray Tonsall for pics of Clinton's visit.
He started the day with a meet and greet reception at Copper Grill for State Senator Joyce Elliott to benefit her campaign for U.S. Congress. After that, he gave the keynote address for Winrock International's 25th anniversary luncheon at the Clinton Presidential Center.
Tonight, he's teaming up with Sen. Blanche Lincoln at an event in Little Rock at Union Station to celebrate her one year anniversary as chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
She also has the former Chief Executive's support in her battle for re-election against Rep. John Boozman. The race also includes Green Party candidate John Gray, Independent Trevor Drown and write-in candidate Stephan Hercher. Polls of Arkansas voters suggest Boozman is heavily favored in the contest.
"As Chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, which oversees nearly one-third of our state's economy, my top priority is utilizing this leadership position as a pipeline for jobs and economic opportunity for our state. I am grateful for President Clinton's support in this election and look forward to celebrating what I consider 'Arkansas's Committee' with my fellow Arkansans on September 8," says Lincoln in a statement.
Clinton backed the two-term senator in the primary and campaigned in person with her in the days before June's runoff contest, helping the senator fend off a tough challenge from Lt. Gov. Bill Halter.
While in Arkansas, Clinton will also appear at an event with congressional candidate Chad Causey, who Clinton also backed in the primaries. Causey faces Republican Rick Crawford for the seat left open by the retirement of Democratic Rep. Marion Berry.
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