Republican hopefuls for lieutenant gov. plan debates

Clarion Ledger, 4/5/07:

Republicans vying for lieutenant governor have agreed to meet in a series of debates before the Aug. 7 primary.

State Sen. Charlie Ross challenged State Auditor Phil Bryant on Wednesday participate in forums across the state. Both men live in Brandon.

“This race is going to be about who has the vision, the conservative vision for Mississippi, and who has the ability to implement that vision,” said Ross, who made his formal candidacy announcement in Brandon.