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House Republican Whip Scalise in South Mississippi to support Congressman Palazzo’s re-election

By: Frank Corder - June 17, 2022

The 4th District incumbent is in the June 28th runoff with Mike Ezell.

U.S. House Republican Minority Whip Congressman Steve Scalise will be on the Mississippi Coast today supporting 4th District Congressman Steven Palazzo in his bid for re-election.

Palazzo is in the June 28th Republican Primary Runoff with Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell.

Scalise holds the second highest position in the Republican leadership in Congress and is the dean of the Louisiana federal delegation, having been elected in 2008.

Scalise is expected to tout Palazzo’s important role in the upcoming Congress as Republicans believe they will win the majority in November.  If re-elected, Palazzo would return as a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee where he also currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee. He is the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Committee.

Palazzo won 32% of the vote on June 7th while Ezell pulled in 25% in the 7-man primary.  Since then, all five of the other challengers in that primary have endorsed Ezell in the runoff.

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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