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Too Hot For The Oxford Eagle 2007-10-26 12:51:22 John Helmert is a candidate for the District 13 State House seat, which includes Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, and Union counties. The incumbent is Democrat Jack Gadd. Apparently, the Oxford Eagle said no to this political advertisement. Well, Majority In Mississippi will say yes. ...

Say It Ain’t So Bill… 2007-10-26 12:33:02 Breaking news from Bill Minor: Haley Barbour is supporting Republicans and conservative Democrats who support his agenda. I had no idea! What next Bill? Are we going to find out your son is a corrupt trial lawyer serving eleven years for bribery? ...

Hopkins Latest Ad- The Cost of Jim Hood 2007-10-26 12:28:36 In his last ad, Hopkins used Barbour by saying that he agrees, Jim Hood is fired; this times he goes a step further and says Haley Barbour needs Al Hopkins. ...

Hillary Uncensored 2007-10-26 12:08:27 Oh yea, Happy 60th Hill… ...

Weekly SEC Picks (Week Nine) 2007-10-26 12:02:38 Ole Miss looks to become officially bowl ineligible for the fourth year in a row this weekend. Florida International at Arkansas- FIU will probably give Arkansas a tougher game than Ole Miss did, but either way Arkansas wins. Ole Miss at Auburn- Auburn’s coming off of there near upset in Baton Rouge last weekend and playing some of the best football in the country. Ole Miss- we won’t go into that. Auburn wins. Florida vs. Georgia- I expect Florida to have a lot of momentum from their big win at Kentucky last weekend (yes, Kentucky). Add that to the fact that UGA loses this game 90% of the time and I’ll take Florida. Mississippi State at Kentucky- State’s got another tough road test this weekend. I expect Kentucky to bounce back from last weekend and win this game. South Carolina at Tennessee- Tennessee has played as inconsistent football as I have seen this year. Their season includes getting crushed by Cal, Florida, and Alabama; but a good win against Georg ...

Obama and The Pledge 2007-10-26 06:19:16 Apparently Obama not only shows his patriotism by not wearing an American flag lapel pin; but he also does so by not saluting the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance. During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. — United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171 ...

Bryant Attacks Franks 2007-10-25 22:03:19 I was curious as to whether Bryant would go after Franks for representing drug dealers in court. I guess this ad answers that question. Hattip: Right of MS ...

Hosemann’s Latest Ad- “Simon” 2007-10-25 21:05:18 ...

Boogity, Boogity, Boogity- DW Endorses Haley 2007-10-25 19:11:15 For NASCAR fans like myself, this is pretty cool. NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip will join Haley Barbour for a few stops in North Mississippi next Monday. ...

Hosemann On Voting Reform 2007-10-25 18:53:08 For those who prefer a cleaner race, let’s look at what Delbert Hosemann had to say in the Daily Leader today concerning voter fraud: You had everything there (in Jefferson Davis County) - a dead man voting, a man voting while in the (hospital) ICU, absentee and affidavit ballots and the need for more poll worker education,” Hosemann said. Besides obvious voter fraud in two instances, the judge cited irregularities in the handling of absentee and affidavit ballots along with general confusion during the counting and tallying process on election night. He also criticized the county’s Democratic Executive Committee for its lack of preparedness. Hosemann on supporting Voter ID: Hosemann, who has campaigned heavily on the need for voter identification, said a comprehensive voter reform act that addresses every aspect of the process is the only way to restore voter confidence in the system. ”While the bright light is on voter ID, in the shadows are all these other issues. ...

Meet The Democrats 2007-10-24 22:05:24 ...

Has Franks Defended Drug Dealers? 2007-10-24 17:28:55 Paul Gallo claims to have uncovered two cases where Jamie Franks defended clients who were charged with serious drug violations. More as this develops. ...

Southwick Confirmed! 2007-10-24 12:36:53 Roll Call From The Hill: Senate Republicans scored a key victory Wednesday with the confirmation of Leslie Southwick to the New Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. A united GOP conference convinced enough Democrats to cross party lines to first clear a procedural hurdle and then succeed in the confirmation vote. Southwick has been arguably the most contentious judicial nominee of the 110th Congress up to this point, amid strong opposition from Democratic leaders and liberal groups. Senators had invoked cloture in a 62-35 vote and, minutes later, confirmed Southwick on a 59-38 vote. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), in anticipation of a close tally, had halted his presidential campaign and canceled events in New Hampshire to be present for the vote. He blasted Democrats for “delaying tactics” and a “smear campaign” against Southwick. “Liberals, including the Democratic presidential candidates, are opposing Judge Southwick because they know he will strictly inte ...

Hopkins Ad- Calls Hood Disgrace & Corrupt 2007-10-24 12:30:19 My new favorite ad of the campaign season; I think its about as hard-hitting as you can get. Hopkins calls Hood corrupt and a disgrace. He also adds Haley’s endorsement at the end of the ad. Well done. ... Amp

What Happens When You Oppose Jim Hood 2007-10-24 12:27:06 We know giving campaign donations to Jim Hood can result in millions in state contracts, but we now learn that opposing his re-election can lead to a fine by his office. ...