Category: Elections
[C-L] Judge asked to reconsider voter ID decision
According to the Clarion Ledger, Attorney General Jim Hood along with the NAACP and the Mississippi Republican Party have requested that the federal judge reconsider his voter ID decision.
Posted by kate at 12:52 PM on 06/26/07. Discuss (1)
[C-L]Mixed feelings about voter ID ruling
At the Mississippi Press Association’s summer convention, candidates were questioned regarding their feelings on the new voter ID requirement. The Republican candidates for governor and lt. governor approve of the federal judge’s ruling to require voter identification at the polls. However, the Democratic candidates for these offices do not feel the same. Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Arthur Eaves Jr., along with other Democratic candidates, feels that the new law will intimidate many potential voters.
Posted by kate at 10:37 AM on 06/26/07. Discuss (0)
[JFP] Obama Preaches to the Choir in Jackson
Read Kate Royals’ exclusive story from inside an Obama appearance at the TelCom Center last week:
Responding to a question about Democrats and religion, Obama said he believes the two can work together. “I think it would be a strategic mistake to abandon the field of faith,” he asserted. “But you canӒt make arguments based on just one faith. ... Also, it’s necessary to maintain the separation of church and state, even if just to maintain the independence of the church.”
As for the issues of gay marriage and abortion, Obama said Americans may not be able to come to agreement on some issues. “But I never understood why a couple of lines in Romans are more important than the Sermon on the Mount,” he said of gay marriage.
Posted by ladd at 09:13 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (1)
[Release]Eaves joins crusade to avoid insurance industry influence
Speaking from Biloxi today, John Arthur Eaves Jr., leading Democratic candidate for Governor, signed a pledge to refuse to take campaign contributions from the insurance industry, including insurance companies, insurance PACs and executives of insurance companies.
Posted by kate at 06:02 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (1)
[S-H]Conservative group promotes limited government
The Mississippi Center for Public Policy, a nonprofit conservative group, mailed 5,000 copies of its booklet, “Governing by Principle,” to Mississippi candidates urging them to support the concept of limited government. The group’s hope is that a conversation about appropriate limitations of government will ensue.
Posted by kate at 01:17 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (1)
[S-H]Chief sends letter to Choctaw voters
Chief Phillip Martin sent a letter to Choctaw voters this past week that said his opponent in the July 3 runoff election is being backed by those who want to keep the tribe from opening a casino in Jackson County. However, his opponent Beasley Denson says otherwise.
Posted by kate at 01:08 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (1)
[Release]Under fire, Bryant does U-turn on Partnership
Under fire for his involvement in Mike Moore’s unlawful Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi, State Auditor Phil Bryant seemed to do an about-face on Wednesday.
Posted by kate at 01:00 PM on 06/21/07. Discuss (4)
[JFP] The JFP Interview with Gary Anderson
Read Adam Lynch’s JFP Interview with Gary Anderson, who is challenging George Dale for insurance commissioner:
Were just calling it like it is. WeҒre not trying to duck and dodge this issue. We know the insurance industry is financing (Dale’s) campaign. Just last week, I received a letter that one of his close friends in the insurance industry had sent out across the state saying: We need to stand up for George because George has been good to us. HeӒs been communicating well with the insurance industry. In that letter, this person asked for 200 agents to stand up for George and give $1,000 a piece, and write private checks in the amount of at least $1,000. The letter also asked insurance companies to give corporate checks in the amount of $1,000 to raise the $250,000 that he needs to fight off this Democratic opponent, referring to me. So, you know, when I see letters like that and I hear the commission say he only accepts a little money from the insurance industry, I canԒt help but think that somebodys having a difficult time telling the truth.
Posted by ladd at 04:03 PM on 06/20/07. Discuss (2)
[Release]Gulf Coasters endorse Ross
Today Senator Charlie Ross, the conservative candidate for lieutenant governor, received the endorsements of State Senator Billy Hewes [R-Gulfport], State Representative Jim Simpson [R-Gulfport], State Representative Michael Janus [R-Biloxi], Chancery Clerk John McAdams [R-Harrison County], Tax Assessor Tal Flurry [R-Harrison County], Supervisor Marlin Ladner [R-Board President, Harrison County], and Supervisor Connie Rocko [R-Harrison County], in his bid for the state’s second highest office.
Posted by kate at 10:20 AM on 06/20/07. Discuss (0)
[Release]Bryant refuses to produce Partnership records
Friends of Charlie Ross released this today:
State Auditor Phil Bryant claims he served alongside former Democratic Attorney General Mike Moore on the board of the Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi in order to bring accountability to the controversial $20 million per year agency. To date, Bryant has never produced proof that he did that and yesterday, his stonewall continued.
Posted by kate at 10:15 AM on 06/20/07. Discuss (0)
[DA] Hinds Incumbent Faye Peterson Publishes ‘Tough on Crime’ PDF
Hinds County District Attorney Faye Peterson has posted a nine-page PDF of statistics and other information about her record in office.
Posted by ladd at 03:50 PM on 06/19/07. Discuss (0)
[Release]Eaves to address Mississippi Association of Supervisors
John Arthur Eaves Jr., leading Democratic
candidate for governor,
will address the Mississippi Association of Supervisors during their annual
meeting on
Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at the Gulf Coast Convention Center in Biloxi.
Eaves is scheduled
to speak at 11:10 a.m. during the candidates forum.
Posted by kate at 12:16 PM on 06/19/07. Discuss (0)
[M-P]Ross calls out Bryant regarding Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi
Republican candidate for Lt. Gov Charlie Ross has recently called out his Republican opponent State Auditor Phil Bryant to come forth with documents that show how he audited and dealt with the Partnership’s costs. Ross wants Bryant to prove that he did make the Partnership responsible for how it spent its $20 million every year.
Posted by kate at 10:32 AM on 06/19/07. Discuss (0)
Anderson condemns Dale’s acceptance of campaign donations from insurance companies
According to mississippipolitics.com, Insurance Commissioner candidate Gary Anderson accused incumbent George Dale of accepting money from the insurance industry. Anderson vowed that he would not do the same.
Posted by kate at 10:51 AM on 06/12/07. Discuss (0)
[C-L]Dems win court victory but pay a high price
Mississippi Democrats have won a court fight to close primaries to registered party voters. The Dems filed suit last year against the Mississippi Election Commission in an attempt to close primaries and allow only registered Democrats to cast ballots. While U.S. District Judge Allen Pepper granted the party its wish, he also ruled that voter identification must be required at the polls starting April 1, 2008. The judge then added that no 2008 party primaries will be held until the system is revamped and voter ID is required, which means that the presidential primaries in March 2008 could be affected. It looks like the Dems, who have been fighting against required voter ID, might have paid a high price for their court win.
Posted by kate at 10:09 AM on 06/12/07. Discuss (14)
