Bryant Names Senate Committee Chairmen
By Adam Lynch
January 11, 2008
Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant appointed committee chairmen (PDF, 16 KB) in the Senate this morning. Heading the Appropriations Committee is Republican Alan Nunnelee, of Tupelo. Former Insurance Committee Chairman, Republican Dean Kirby, of Pearl, now chairs the Finance Committee. Bryant also appointed Republican Eugene Clarke, of Hollandale, over the Insurance Committee.
Posted by ladd at 04:52 PM on 01/11/08. Discuss (0)
DNA Exonerates Sunflower County Man of Rape … 15 Years Later
[Verbatim release from the Innocence Project] On Friday, January 4th, the Mississippi Supreme Court ordered the Sunflower County Circuit Court to determine whether Arthur Johnsons conviction fifteen years ago for rape and burglary should be set aside. Recent DNA testing shows conclusively that Mr. Johnson is not the source of biological evidence collected immediately after the offense. Should the conviction be set aside, Mr. JohnsonҒs exoneration would be the first in Mississippis history resulting from post-trial DNA testing.
Posted by ladd at 04:46 PM on 01/11/08. Discuss (2)
Steve Holland Will Run for U.S. Congress
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal is reporting that the flamboyant state legislator, Rep. Steve Holland, plans to run for Roger Wicker’s seat. In addition: “Phone calls Thursday showed these people have qualified for the 1st District House of Representatives - Republicans - Greg Davis of Southaven and Glenn McCullough Jr. of Tupelo; and Democrats Travis Childers of Booneville and Brian Neely of Tupelo.”
Posted by ladd at 12:45 PM on 01/11/08. Discuss (0)
McCoy v. Barbour: Democrat Comes Out on Top … This Time
Read Adam Lynch’s coverage and analysis of the battle of wills that took place this week over the Mississippi speaker of the house:
Amid Tears, McCoy Keeps Seat, Jan. 9, 2008
2008 Legislative Preview: New Session, Old Problems, Jan. 2, 2008
Posted by ladd at 05:11 PM on 01/09/08. Discuss (0)
Charlie Ross Running for Congress
The following e-mail just came, verbatim, from Charlie Ross for Congress. (Read the lengthy JFP Interview with Charlie Ross here: “Red and Ready to Rumble.”)
Dear Friends:
Sharon and I hope that each of you had a happy and blessed Thanksgiving and enjoy the upcoming holiday season with your family.
Several weeks ago when Congressman Chip Pickering announced he would not seek re-election in 2008, I reached out to friends and supporters to get your thoughts on my running for his seat. Sharon and I received responses from many of you and they were overwhelmingly in support of my seeking the Third Congressional District seat.
After prayerful consideration, we have decided that I am going to run for Congress. We believe that I will be able to use the experience from my military career, law practice and service in the state legislature to serve the people of Mississippi.
Posted by ladd at 12:47 PM on 12/05/07. Discuss (0)
Here’s A Surprise: Lott Is Weighing Lobbyist Offers
Trent Lott’s son has told Bloomberg that his daddy may ... drum roll ... become a lobbyist.
We coulda told ‘em that.
Bloomberg:
Senator Trent Lott is weighing a new career as a lobbyist when he retires from Congress and may team up with his former colleague John Breaux, the Mississippi Republican’s son said.
``He was a lawyer years ago, and a lot of the lobbying law firms are calling,’’ Chester Lott, who heads a Lexington, Kentucky-based lobbying firm, Lott and Associates, said in a telephone interview. ``It’s all over the map.’’
He said his father is considering a partnership with Breaux, a former Democratic senator from Louisiana who announced today that he is leaving the Washington lobbying firm Patton Boggs LLP to form his own company with his son, John Jr.
Posted by ladd at 03:35 PM on 11/28/07. Discuss (0)
Partisan Flap Over Timing of Special Election
The Daily Journal is reporting that Barbour says the special election to replace Lott should be next Election Day (the same day as the presidential election), and the state’s Dems want it to be within 90 days, presumably so Barbour’s choice doesn’t serve any longer than (inevitably) he has to. We’re not sure the state’s beleaguered Dems are being smart on this one: Can they turn out enough voters in a special election to win a statewide election? They might just need the help of a national turnout to have a snowball’s chance in Gulfport of winning this one. Of course we’ve been wrong before (but seldom about the state’s Democrats).
Here’s what Jere Nash has to say about the scuffle:
Posted by ladd at 01:43 PM on 11/28/07. Discuss (0)
Remember the Lott-Thurmond Flap? Here’s a Primer.
Soon after the Jackson Free Press launched in 2002, Sen. Trent Lott came out with his infamous Strom Thurmond gaffe. If you want a refresher course on that racial gaffe, among others of Lott and other candidates pandering to white supremacists in Mississippi, read the Jackson Free Press piece, “Our Boy Trent”. It caused quite a stir at the time, presumably because things like the “southern strategy” and the Blackhawk Rally weren’t discussed much in public, or in the state’s newspapers, way back then.
Posted by ladd at 01:27 PM on 11/28/07. Discuss (0)
Blogger Launches ‘We Want Mike Moore’ Campaign for Lott’s Seat
John Leek of the Cottonmouth Blog has sent out a statement announcing the We Want Mike Moore campaign to get former Attorney General Mike Moorehe of anti-tobacco company fame and corporate Republican hatredחto run for Sen. Trent Lott’s soon-to-be-open seat. Here is the e-mail in its entirety:
Dear Progressives,
I hope that you are fully aware of the opportunity we have in this retirement by Senator Trent Lott.
This open seat is our chance to elevate someone who will stand up for Mississippians of all races and economic groups. We have a chance to encourage and elect someone who will stand up for consumers’ rights and work tirelessly for insurance reform at the national level.
That person is former Attorney General Mike Moore.
He’s stated that he’s considering running so let’s make that decision easier by showing that he has grassroots support statewide by sharing this release and by going to WeWantMikeMoore.com and signing a petition showing our support.
If he runs, he can win and that would be a win for all of us.
The press release is attached and follows.
- John Leek / http://www.COTTONMOUTHblog.com / http://www.WeWantMikeMoore.com / Mississippi
Posted by ladd at 11:00 AM on 11/28/07. Discuss (0)
Who Wants Lott’s Seat? Everyone’s Got An Opinion.
The names are coming in. Rep. Roger Wicker, R., registered his domain name (hat tip to Will Bardwell before Lott finished announcing his retirement. General sentiment is that retiring Congressman Chip Pickering is the odds-on choice. Today The Clarion-Ledgerpiled on a list of “former” Democratic names who might want to run: former Attorney General Mike Moore, former Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson, about-to-be former Rep. Erik Fleming (a JFP blogger-columnist), former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove, former Rep. Mike Espy.
Just when you thought election madness had settled down a bit .... (And we can’t wait to see THESE campaign ads.)
Oh, and to Bardwell, gotta LOVE the “R-Citizens Council” after Wicker’s name. Snicker.
Posted by ladd at 10:00 AM on 11/28/07. Discuss (0)
Trent Disliked By Blogosphere, Left and Right
For a roundup of reactions to Lott’s resignation, head to Beltway Blog:
By his own account, Trent Lott was the “first pelt” of the blogosphere. Although Lott’s political career was revived somewhat last year with his elevation to Senate minority whip, the Mississippi Republican has been a bit player on the Washington scene since bloggers helped force him from the Senate majority leader’s post five years ago next month.
Posted by ladd at 09:00 AM on 11/28/07. Discuss (0)
Trent Lott to Resign by End of Year
Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott is stepping down, as predicted by political-watchers. He’ll be out at the end of the session, to be temporarily replaced by Gov. Haley Barbour, followed by a special election.
Posted by ladd at 08:43 AM on 11/26/07. Discuss (0)
[JFP] Where are the election-night ‘victory’ parties?
We’ll post ‘em here as we hear about them:
Haley Barbour, R, governor, and most other Republicans - Jackson Marriott: 200 East Amite Street, Windsor Rooms (Mezzanine level)
John Eaves, D, governor - Old Capitol Inn
Jamie Franks, D, lt. governor - Edison Walthall
Jim Hood, D, attorney general - Edison Walthall
Rickey Cole, D, agriculture commissioner - Edison Wathall Hotel, 225 East Capitol Street
Rob Smith, D, secretary of state - Rob Smith Real Estate Office, Highway 49, Richland
Mike Sumrall, D, state auditor - Holiday Inn Express (High Street)
Gary Anderson, D, insurance commissioner—Schimmels
Posted by ladd at 06:03 PM on 11/04/07. Discuss (0)
[Speech] Mabus: Republicans Bad for Mississippi’s Health
Following is the verbatim transcript of the speech Gov. Ray Mabus gave at the Jefferson Jackson Hamer Day Dinner on Oct. 27, 2007:
Mabus: Just like cigarettes are bad for health, REPUBLICANS are bad for Mississippis Health. We let ourselves get distracted and divided. DonҒt go after each other, save the fight for the real opponents, the REPUBLICANS. There is no reason why a party like the DEMOCRATS, shouldnt win every time. We are a party that puts Education first. We are a party that provides affordable Health Care for all kids and all Mississippians. We are a party that believes we are all one state, and we do better when we are United, than when we play the race card that divides us. We are a party who believes that everybody should follow the rules, and the rich and powerful should not be exempt. We are a party that believes our kids should be given the tools and opportunities for success, that where you are born, does not determine your destiny. We are a party that thinks we should tax cigarettes more and groceries less.
Posted by ladd at 05:54 PM on 11/04/07. Discuss (0)
[JFP] JFP Rescinds Endorsement of Democrat David Blount
Posted by ladd at 10:10 AM on 11/02/07. Discuss (1)
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