Don’t fight Arkansas school vouchers by governing like Trump

Democratic state senator Fred Love is positioning himself in the Arkansas gubernatorial race by vowing to use executive power to bypass legislative opposition, mirroring the tactics of a president who often employed executive orders to challenge limits on his authority. This echoes the state’s history of supporting leaders who similarly disregard legislative boundaries. Love’s approach raises questions about the future of governance in Arkansas if his methods prevail, particularly in the context of contentious school voucher legislation. This strategy underscores a broader national debate about the balance of power between executive and legislative branches.