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MS03: Republican challenger Cassidy talks platform, differences with incumbent ahead of Primary

By: Frank Corder - May 17, 2022

The Department of Defense, Navy have taken issue with Cassidy’s anti-woke stances. Watch the interview.

Michael Cassidy is one of three candidates in the Mississippi 3rd Congressional District June 7th Republican Primary. He is challenging incumbent Congressman Michael Guest.

Cassidy joined Y’all Politics on Tuesday to discuss his campaign.

The first time GOP candidate is a native of Virginia, and now is a Naval Aviator and Instructor in Meridian. Cassidy believes Mississippi needs a fighter in Congress. He thinks the district needs a change.

Cassidy’s campaign has drawn the attention of the Department of Defense, causing the Navy to investigate him over potential violations of DOD directives related to political activity as a reservist.  Breitbart recently picked this story up after Cassidy was grounded and told he could not fly as a Naval reservist instructor pilot or a civilian test pilot due to the investigation.

In the interview today with Y’all Politics, Cassidy said this action by his superiors and the DOD was specifically aimed at his position that challenged the military’s Diversity/Inclusion/Equity initiatives along with his stance that quotas using race and sex should not be factors in promotions.

Cassidy will face incumbent Congressman Guest and Thomas Griffin in the June 7th Republican Primary.

Watch the interview with Cassidy below.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com