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August 24, 2008
Obama’s ploy to get email addresses and cell phone numbers seems to have worked
Sen. Barack Obama’s pledge to supporters that they would be the “first to know” his running mate turned out to be a savvy but unworkable communications strategy. The Democratic presidential candidate got scooped by the media on his own announcement, done in by dogged reporting, loose-lipped party insiders and the limits of technology. But all…
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August 24, 2008
AP quickly picks up on the Biden/MS issues
In August 2007, three men who later became entangled in a Mississippi bribery scheme raised money for Sen. Joe Biden’s run for president. A month later, two of the three were overheard in a phone call recorded by the FBI discussing federal legislation and a prospective meeting with Biden’s brother, Jim. It’s unclear whether any…
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August 24, 2008
RASMUSSEN – McCain +13 in MS over Obama
Election 2008: Mississippi Presidential Election John McCain continues to hold a double-digit lead over Barack Obama in Mississippi, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of voters in the state. McCain now leads his Democratic opponent by 13 points 54% to 41%. That’s a couple of points more for McCain than he enjoyed in…
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August 24, 2008
RASMUSSEN – Roger Wicker still up 5 over Ronnie Musgrove – it’s 9 points with leaners
Election 2008: Mississippi Senate Special There’s little change in the race between appointed U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R) and former Governor Ronnie Musgrove (D). The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Mississippi found Wicker attracts 47% of the vote, while Musgrove earns support from 42%. Last month, Wicker had a six-point edge. When “leaners” are…
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August 23, 2008
Analysis: Biden pick shows lack of confidence
The candidate of change went with the status quo. In picking Sen. Joe Biden to be his running mate, Barack Obama sought to shore up his weakness — inexperience in office and on foreign policy — rather than underscore his strength as a new-generation candidate defying political conventions. He picked a 35-year veteran of the…
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August 23, 2008
More details about the Diaz dissent
Contacted for comment, Justice Jess Dickinson said, “My only comment would be that the concern here was that Justice Diaz was not dissenting to the order – and in fact agreed with it – but rather was expressing his opinion on issues, which were pending in the case, but which were not before the court…
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August 23, 2008
Ballot order could be critical in election
Ballot order could be critical in election A battle is brewing over ballot order in Mississippi, and Democrats believe the decision of a Republican-controlled board could influence how many people vote in a tightly contested special election for U.S. Senate. Tim Phillips is campaign manager for Democrat Ronnie Musgrove, who’s challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Roger…
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August 23, 2008
Ronnie Musgrove Weekly Campaign Email 8/22
Around the State: From the Tennessee Line to the Coast Line It’s been another great week for the Musgrove campaign. Governor Musgrove received a warm welcome in Northwest Mississippi, and spoke to educators on the Gulf Coast. In Desoto County on Monday, Musgrove talked about the critical need to restore fiscal accountability. The Desoto Times…
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August 23, 2008
ICLAWBLOG – Biden gives back Scruggs money: does this mean he will be the Veep nominee?
Biden gives back Scruggs money: does this mean he will be the Veep nominee? Q: How do you know you’ve hit rock bottom? A: When even a politician doesn’t want your money. This story says Delaware Sen. Joe Biden is donating some Scruggs campaign cash to charity, possibly to start offloading links to disreputable figures.…
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August 23, 2008
MSSC Justice Easley re: Judge Chandler – “I’m going to squash him like a cockroach.”
Judicial elections calmer — for now (subscription required) “As far as any private interest groups on behalf of our opponent, I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will come into Mississippi and spend hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars trying to discredit the name of my candidate, Jim…
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August 23, 2008
Patsy Brumfield’s “Smoking Gun” on Political Prosecution Shoots Blanks
Former Dick Molpus political spokesman and current Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal political reporter Patsy Brumfield has now unearthed the news that — drumroll here — Northern District US Attorney Jim Greenlee made a campaign contribution to Roger Wicker when he was running for the House of Representatives. And oh, the contribution was in 2002. And…
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August 22, 2008
Melton’s home up for auction, again
Tax records show that Jackson Mayor Frank Melton owes $6,500 in back property taxes and the Hinds County tax collector has posted a notice that it will auction off the property with other delinquent lots at the Hinds County court house on Monday. This week, the tax collector published the names of people who owe…
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October 22, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: October 22, 2025
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Frank Corder
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October 21, 2025
NRSC, AIPAC among largest contributors to Hyde-Smith in recent campaign finance filing
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Daniel Tyson
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October 21, 2025
Jackson mayor announces homeless task force
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October 7, 2025
Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
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Susan Marquez
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October 22, 2025
Dera, Abraham had significant impact on cultural landscape of Mississippi
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Alistair Begg
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October 22, 2025
Drawing near
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 21, 2025
Up, Up, and Away: Forty years of the Natchez Balloon Festival
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Kimberly Ross
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October 22, 2025
Jay Jones’ abhorrent texts deserve righteous condemnation, so do Hitler fans on the far right
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Sid Salter
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October 22, 2025
After 60 years, Supreme Court reconsiders Voting Rights Act amid partisan controversy
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Russ Latino
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October 21, 2025
After a social media post justifying the murder of Charlie Kirk led to her dismissal, Lauren Stokes has sued Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce
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