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 (2)
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 (3)
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 (2)
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 (4)
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 (2)
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 (1)
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 (1)
[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)
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