AP – Political Stress Erupting at Mississippi Capitol

Political Stress Erupting at Mississippi Capitol

Three months into the Mississippi legislative session, nerves are fraying and tempers are flaring at the state Capitol.

Two Democratic House members scuffled last week after voting opposite ways on a workers’ compensation bill.

A Tea Party member angrily confronted state Rep. Reecy Dickson this week after she voted to kill a charter-school bill.

And, after the Senate Public Health Committee approved a bill to put new restrictions on abortion clinics, a bill opponent glared at the committee members and called out: “Liars! You’re all liars!” A security officer stepped between her and the committee members. Few lawmakers glanced her way, and no one responded.

AP
4/5/12