In the Republican race for lieutenant governor, contenders clash over who is a better pal to Gov. Haley Barbour and who will carry the GOP water without spilling it.
Both state Sen. Charlie Ross and Auditor Phil Bryant live in Republican-stronghold Rankin County and share views on hot-button issues such as illegal immigration.
With Aug. 7 primaries less than a month away, the two men must spend their time painting their opponent as too moderate to lead the state Senate.
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