Petal businessman, Joe Tegerdine, says he’s running against Gene Taylor
Some 14 months before the 2010 elections, Petal businessman Joe Tegerdine is already hot on the campaign trail. Tegerdine, who is challenging for Gene Taylor’s 4th District U.S. Congress seat next fall, spoke to the Jones County Republican Women Wednesday at Western Sizzlin.
Tegerdine said he was inspired to run after attending a town hall meeting in April that was hosted by Taylor.
“It’s aggravating when politicians never answer questions on television, but you forgive them because they’re in the lion’s den and journalists are asking them questions,” he said. “You understand why they play defense on TV, but to witness that live was extremely arrogant and condescending (on Taylor’s part).”
Tegerdine, a Florida native who relocated to Mississippi for business, said Taylor is “not being a responsible steward” by simply voting no on legislation before congress.
Leader Call
9/11/9
