Yesterday, Ronnie Musgrove went and put a foot in his mouth again. In railing against earmarks, Musgrove said he opposed pork. Even though he opposes pork, it seems Musgrove has no problem with beef. As most Mississippians are aware, due to Musgrove’s administration taxpayers were saddled with a $54 million bill after the Mississippi Beef Processors Plant failed.
Adding to the intrigue factor is the generosity of Facility Group of Smyrna, Ga., who found it in their hearts to donate $60k to Musgrove during his losing reelection bid. For those that don’t know, the Facility Group was hired by Musgrove’s Mississippi Development Authority to act as project manager for the Beef Processor plant construction.
Additionally, Musgrove confirmed that he has spoken to a grand jury regarding this issue.
According to Musgrove in yesterday’s Sun Herald – “When you spend money, it ought to be on things that matter.”
We guess that means beef, not pork for Ronnie Musgrove.
NRSC
1/30/8
Magnolia Tribune
