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June 1, 2014

NYT – Thad Cochran’s Re-Election Bid Marks Final Test of Tea Party Strength #mssen #tcot

Thad Cochran’s Re-Election Bid Marks Final Test of Tea Party Strength he ultimate test of its strength will come on Tuesday in Mississippi, where Senator Thad Cochran, a 76-year-old master of pork-barrel spending who is seeking a seventh term, will face a challenge from State Senator Chris McDaniel, who has attracted support from Sarah Palin,…
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June 1, 2014

@GeoffPender – Under campaign mud, both Cochran and McDaniel fine fellows #mssen

Under campaign mud, both fine fellows First Cochran: He’s smart, polite, thoughtful and goal oriented. He’s a storied negotiator, nicknamed The Quiet Persuader by Time magazine. He works well with others and has often eschewed partisanship but, in the end, usually gets what he wants. Cochran has probably forgotten more about getting things done in…