In the much-publicized U.S. Senate race, Democrat Ronnie Musgrove’s camp says his opponent, interim Sen. Roger Wicker, is being bought by large sums of campaign cash from big business; Wicker contends the attacks are a distraction from Musgrove’s lack of ideas.
Both campaigns appear to have more than enough money, as well as enough outside help, to dominate the airwaves with commercials accusing each other of loathsome behavior until the Nov. 4 showdown. As of the last campaign-finance report filing date, which included funds collected through the end of June, Musgrove had a total of $1.27 million, Wicker had $4.1 million. The campaigns are expected to file third-quarter reports by Oct. 15 – the last before the election.
Although Wicker holds a substantial edge in fundraising, the Musgrove camp contends it has enough.
Magnolia Tribune
