Here’s a list of our top stories from this week:

• Democrat Kyle Osborne says he is against Obamacare…but it’s ‘not a bad idea.’  Read the full recap of this week’s healthcare forum in Searcy.  (Still waiting to hear what Governor Beebe has to say about this)

• Joe Biden thanks Dr. Pepper.  And The Patriot thanks you too!  (ad check in the mail?)

• Local media hits new low & uses tragic death of 4-year old to solicit ‘likes’ & retweets.  No apology or deletion of the post that we know of yet.

• Introducing Patriot Talk!  This is our new video project to keep you informed about what’s going on in politics around the county, state, and country.  The response has been terrific!

• Full text of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.  You know, the one that Congressman Crawford broke.

• Is the ‘Constitutional Carry Act’ Constitutional?  Just what was the original intent of the founders regarding the federal Bill of Rights.  Constitutional nerds, enjoy.

As always, thank you for reading!

Nic Horton