SALTER – Bryant is leader as 2011 race gears up

Bryant is leader as 2011 race gears up

Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to formally announce his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor in the next few days.

Bryant enters 2011 as the leading contender among all the known probable contenders to succeed Gov. Haley Barbour. But Bryant is expected to face a spirited GOP primary challenge from Gulf Coast businessman Dave Dennis and Pearl River County Supervisor Hudson Holliday.

It’s early. A contentious legislative session looms. Mistakes are always there to be made. But make no mistake – Phil Bryant is the man to beat in the 2011 governor’s face.

Clarion Ledger
1/2/11