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December 23, 2009
Griffith had higher dem rating than Gene Taylor
Griffith had higher dem rating than Gene Taylor While the left is dismissing Parker Griffith as an unreliable Democrat who often sided with Republicans on big issues, one Democratic aide points out that Griffith actually voted with Speaker Nancy Pelosi 85 percent of the time. According to these rankings compiled by washingtonpost.com, Griffith has a…
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December 23, 2009
GWC – Side deals short Miss. on health care
Side deals short Miss. on health care It looks as though President Obama is going to get his Christmas wish of passage of legislation to overhaul the nation’s health care system during his first year in office. It’s not quite a done deal yet, and it’s not exactly in the shape anyone wants. It doesn’t…
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December 23, 2009
Daily Journal – Childers predicts X-mas eve vote to be rejected
Daily Journal – Childers predicts X-mas eve vote to be rejected TUPELO – U.S. Rep. Travis Childers of Booneville predicted Tuesday the House will reject a Senate proposal for health care reform slated for a Christmas Eve vote. “It’s ever-changing, by the hours,” said the Booneville Democrat. Childers also said he expects the bill to…
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December 23, 2009
Nunnelee – Washington is no longer a place for a Conservative Democrat
Washington is no longer a place for a Conservative Democrat Today’s announcement by Alabama Congressman Parker Griffith to switch to the Republican Party confirms what many people already knew, Washington is no longer a place for a Conservative Democrat. I serve with a number of conservative state legislators who are able to hold fast to…
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December 23, 2009
HotLine – Democrats say no more defections – GOPer’s hint at more
HotLine – Democrats say no more defections – GOPer’s hint at more Expect GOPers to suggest that the next to flip may be Reps. Walt Minnick (D-ID), Bobby Bright (D-AL) and Travis Childers (D-MS). All 3 represent deep red districts, and all 3 vote with their party 80% of the time or less — a…
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December 23, 2009
MIM – Similarities in AL-05 and MS-01
Similarities in AL-05 and MS-01 The two districts are in the Northern portion of their state and are largely rural. MS-01 has Memphis that has created the Desoto county suburbs. AL-05 has Huntsville and Chattanooga, TN which have given life to suburban living. But that is the exception rather than the rule. In addition to…
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December 23, 2009
Emory University prof. speculates Childers next Dem. defector
Emory University prof. speculates Childers next Dem. defector “This has to be a calculation that it’s going to be easier for a congressman to have a career as a Republican than a Democrat, even if it means joining the minority party, [and] that really is quite astonishing,” says Merle Black, a political science professor at…
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December 23, 2009
FLASH – Senator Alan Nunnelee to appear on Salter show to discuss Parker Griffith GOP switch
According to a Sid Salter facebook post, State Senator and announced GOP candidate for MS-01 Alan Nunnelee will be on Sid’s statewide show today. They will be talking about the magnitude of former “Blue Dog” Democrat Parker Griffith from the Huntsville area of Alabama and what ramifications that decision could have in the MS-01 race,…
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December 23, 2009
The Top Five Sports Stories of 2009
The Top Five Sports Stories of 2009 As a young athlete growing up in Philadelphia and running for an Olympic track coach of a father, I was always taught that it’s not how you start out in a sporting event – (or life for that matter), but how you finish, that really counts. Having said…
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December 22, 2009
U.S. files motion to dismiss apportionment.us suit – argues Constitution allows for fixed size
U.S. files motion to dismiss apportionment.us suit – argues Constitution and Supreme Court allows for fixed size Background on the suit filed by an Ole Miss student in Oxford can be found here. Plaintiffs are voters in five states who claim that the Constitution requires the House of Representatives to expand in size to either…
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December 22, 2009
“Blue Dog” Rep. Parker Griffith from AL now becomes a red dog – switches to GOP
Officials: House Democrat will switch to GOP Freshman Democratic House member Parker Griffith of Alabama is switching to the Republican Party, his office said Tuesday, another blow to Democrats facing a potentially tough midterm election. Griffith, 67, was narrowly elected last year from a region of northern Alabama that includes Huntsville and Decatur. President Barack…
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December 22, 2009
Alabama Rep. switching to GOP
Alabama Rep. switching to GOP POLITICO has learned that Rep. Parker Griffith, a freshman Democrat from Alabama, will announce today that he’s switching parties to become a Republican. According to two senior GOP aides familiar with the decision, the announcement will take place this afternoon in Griffith’s district in northern Alabama. Griffith’s party switch comes…
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September 11, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: September 11, 2025
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Daniel Tyson
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September 10, 2025
Jackson Council tables new panhandling ordinance
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Daniel Tyson
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September 10, 2025
Water customers voice concerns to lawmakers at Senate Energy Committee hearing
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 10, 2025
U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 5, 2025
Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape
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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 11, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: The Handpie Guy
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Alistair Begg
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September 11, 2025
The subtle influence of error
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 10, 2025
Twists, Turns, and Masterpieces: Exploring the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum
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Russ Latino
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September 10, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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Russ Latino
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September 8, 2025
Do we have to ‘distrust the science’ to Make America Healthy Again?
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