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January 22, 2008

Lott successor Wicker has big britches to fill

Politico, 1/22/8 Roger Wicker, the nation’s newest senator, bears little resemblance to his predecessor, recently departed Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott. Lott’s political dexterity and verbal flourish made him an outsized figure during his 25 years in Congress. By contrast, the understated Wicker is almost bland. Lott may have given Wicker his first job on Capitol…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 22, 2008

Barbour v. Hood UPDATE

WJTV, 1/21/8 A spokesperson with the Mississippi Attorney General’s office tells us Jim Hood has replied to the State Supreme Court about Governor Haley Barbour’s appeal. The Governor is appealing a Hinds County judge’s decision to have the state’s special election held in March, not November. The special election is needed so voters can elect…