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)
[JFP] Analyses of 2007 Candidates and Issues
From the Jackson Free Press:
Mr. Washington Comes to Mississippi
Haley’s Shadow Money
Lt. Gov Debate Highlights Party Loyalties
The Politics of Voter ID
The Reality of Tort Reform
Election 2007: Major RacesHurricane Recovery - Barbour Style
A Recovery for the Rich?
Posted by ladd at 01:56 PM on 11/01/07. Discuss (2)
[JFP] Transcripts of JFP Interviews with 2007 Candidates
JFP Interviews:
John Arthur Eaves (D, candidate for governor)
Jamie Franks (D, candidate for lt. governor)
Attorney General Jim Hood (D, incumbent)
Mike Chaney (R, candidate for insurance commissioner)
Gary Anderson (D, candidate for insurance commissioner)
Posted by ladd at 01:34 PM on 11/01/07. Discuss (0)
[JFP] StateDesk to Relaunch in January 2008; Seeking Bloggers and Interns
But, first, what is StateDesk? This site is an experiment in civic journalism by the Jackson Free Press, Mississippi’s only alternative newspaper. Now in Beta phase, by January 2008, the site will go live with statewide blogs, legislative news and updates, and breaking daily state news. StateDesk is also a training tool for young journalists in Mississippi, who will learn to use multimedia tools (including audio and video) to report daily capitol news that will then be offered free of charge to other newspapers around the state, many of which are facing budget problems that are limiting their ability to cover state government and politics in a substantive way. It will join the JFP’s growing family of Web sites (also see Jackpedia, to form an integrated online approach to getting Mississippians the news, political and entertainment information they have a hard time finding elsewhere in the state.
Currently, the JFP is seeking both bloggers (of all political stripes), both from inside and outside the Legislature, as well as student interns who are interested in StateDesk training. Those interested should contact JFP Editor-in-chief Donna ladd at .
Posted by ladd at 01:26 PM on 11/01/07. Discuss (0)
[Jackpedia] State Politicians Need Their Own Page!
Visit the JFP’s Jackpedia site to help create an encyclopedia of state and local elected officials. It works much like Wikpedia; just register and start adding (verifiable) information and links. For example, see Haley Barbour’s Jackpedia page here.
Posted by ladd at 11:05 AM on 11/01/07. Discuss (0)
[JFP] 2007 Endorsements
Attorney General: Jim Hood
State Auditor: Mike Sumrall
Insurance Commissioner: Gary Anderson
Public Service Commissioner: Lynn Posey
Secretary of State: Rob Smith
Agriculture Commissioner: Rickey Cole
Hinds County Supervisor, District 1: Robert Graham
Senate, District 29: David Blount
House, District 66: Cecil Brown
House, District 71: John Reeves
Click here to find out why the Jackson Free Press did not endorse candidates in the governor or lieutenant governor races.
Posted by ladd at 05:04 AM on 11/01/07. Discuss (0)
[Rumor] Are Barbour and Eaves Neck-in-Neck?
A major rumor in the Capitol City this week is that John Arthur Eaves is polling 50-50 with Haley Barbourin polls conducted by the governor.
It’s not an impossible feat, contrary to some beliefs; Barbour only defeated Ronnie Musgrove four years ago with 52.59 percent of vote. And Eaves has certainly emerged as the more religious conservative of the campaign this year.
Posted by ladd at 05:12 PM on 10/31/07. Discuss (0)
[Minor] Barbour Trying Failed Rovian Strategy in Mississippi
In his column this week, Bill Minor argues that Gov. Haley Barbour is trying to turn Mississippi into the latest K Street Project, at any cost:
Evidently Haley Barbour is attempting in Mississippi what Karl Rove failed to do in Washington: create a permanent Republican majority.
Barbour, who believes in top-down management of political power, has obviously set out to elect Republicans to all state offices, creating a Cabinet beholden to him, unlike anything ever seen in Mississippi.
His reach doesn’t stop with putting GOP loyalists in state offices but also into both houses of the Legislature, even by subtly undermining the election of the House speaker.
Posted by ladd at 05:07 PM on 10/31/07. Discuss (1)
[Jackpedia] Tired of Campaign Signs?
Yeah, we are, too--especially the ones that break all the rules, and really especially the ones left over from the primaries. Read up on the sign laws for Jackson, Flowood, Madison and Hinds counties over on Jackpedia.
Posted by ladd at 10:47 AM on 10/31/07. Discuss (0)
[JFP] Hinds Sheriff Candidate Interviews
Now available on the Jackson Free Press website are the full transcripts of interviews with all four candidates for Hinds County Sheriff, including Malcolm McMillin, Tyrone Lewis, Lester Williams and Henry Grigsby.
Posted by admin at 11:57 AM on 07/09/07. Discuss (0)
[M-P]Phil Bryant announces Accountability Agenda
Phil Bryant presented what he called an ”accountability agenda” on Wednesday that outlined his plans should he be elected Lt. Governor. The outline includes his approach to illegal immigration, crime and education.
Posted by kate at 11:56 AM on 06/29/07. Discuss (3)
[M-P]State Election Board supports voter ID requirement
The official state Election Board voted yesterday to require some form of voter identification at the polls. The vote occurred at an Elections Board meeting where the three members of the board were all present - Attorney General Jim Hood, Secretary of State Eric Clark, and Governor Haley Barbour. The Election Board said the federal court order can be implemented before next year’s elections.
Posted by kate at 11:30 AM on 06/29/07. Discuss (0)
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