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August 21, 2007

Pickering’s leadership will be missed in district, state

The Daily Leader Editorial, 8/20/7 Thursday’s surprise announcement by 3rd District U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering that he would not seek re-election sent shockwaves through Mississippi. The closely held secret has Republicans scratching their heads and Democrats smelling an opportunity. The popular six-term Republican from Flora says he wants to spend more time with his family…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 21, 2007

Miss. secretary of state’s race will offer contrasting styles

The Sun Herald, 8/20/7 Hosemann is an attorney who grew up in Vicksburg and lives in Jackson. In the Nov. 6 general election, he’ll face Democrat Rob Smith, a longtime real estate business owner and former state lawmaker from Richland. Hosemann shouldn’t expect a romp. Smith ran a low-budget, shoe-leather primary campaign, defeating two other…