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Opinion  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 17, 2010

Interesting article on political self-funding

Candidate Self-Financing: More Barrier Than Stepping Stone The Institute reviewed the outcome of races involving the top 10 self-funded candidates and found that the historic pattern of self-funded candidates holds: eight of those ten candidates lost their races. Simply put, financing one’s own campaign may actually create an obstacle to success rather than a leg…
Opinion  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 17, 2010

Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS) speaks on panel to incoming House freshman

‘If I knew then what I know now’ The new members’ lunch had a catchy title, “if I knew then what I know now,” and some seasoned advice behind it. Amid a long day of classes detailing everything from how to set up a congressional office to members pay and benefits, the new members of…