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October 30, 2008

NAACP: Barbour’s comments could suppress turnout

WDAM, 10/29/8 Mississippi NAACP President Derrick Johnson says Gov. Haley Barbour’s comments questioning the legality of thousands of new voters has the potential to discourage some from voting. Barbour recently told The Financial Times that “not all” new voters in the state were legal because federal law requires them to show identification when they register…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
October 30, 2008

Poll Indicates Wicker Lead Widening

WTOK, 10/29/8 A Rasmussen Reports poll released this week indicates Republican Sen. Roger Wicker has an 11-point lead over his Democratic challenger, former governor Ronnie Musgrove, 54% to 43%. The two are vying to serve out the unexpired term of Trent Lott, who resigned in 2007. Wicker was appointed by Gov. Haley Barbour to serve…