"I believe religious liberty means exactly what it says. It protects the Christian, the Muslim, the Jew, the Hindu, the Buddhist, the Sikh, people of all other faiths, and those who profess no faith at all. It protects the faith I profess, and it protects the conscience of people whose beliefs I may profoundly disagree with."

One of the enduring hallmarks of American patriotism is defiance—not defiance of one another, but defiance of tyranny, of cynicism, and of anything that would fracture the bonds of self-government. For that reason, I will at every turn and at every corner refuse to treat any American as my enemy. To do so would be to abandon the very meaning of patriotism itself.

There is a consistent question I am asked by people, and to be honest, it is a fair question to ask. From constituents who live in my district and fellow Arkansans I have talked to across the state, to even my own family members—my wife included, and to be fair, she and most of my family are Republicans, which is perfectly fine by me—I have been asked the question: Why am I a Democrat? To me, it is a perfectly legitimate question to ask, and all things considered, it makes a

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, we are called not only to commemorate the past, but to consider the future. This moment demands that we think carefully about how we will shape the next 250 years.

When you run for office, it is inevitable you will witness remarks made about you—some good, some bad, some out of anger, some out of support, some aimed at the party you are running under. I understand the feelings people have, and I know elections can stir strong emotions. To those who share their thoughts publicly, all I can say is: keep at it. I don't have to agree with what someone says to appreciate their First Amendment rights. But the question I ask is: does it answer

One of the great challenges of our time is not simply political division—it is political devotion . Across our nation and our state, politics has shifted from being a tool we use to solve problems into a god many believe will save them. People place ultimate hope in parties, personalities, and platforms. Elections become battles for identity. Policy debates turn into moral crusades. And neighbors become enemies—not because their character changed, but because of their vote. W