Two Dems Declare In Mississippi Senate Race
Two Democrats have entered the race to oppose Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), who was appointed to Trent Lott's Senate seat. Just when the special election will be held — in the next three months, or coinciding with the November election — will be the subject of much legal wrangling.
One is former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove, who served one term before his 2003 defeat at the hands of current Gov. Haley Barbour (R). Musgrove confirmed to the Associated Press that he will formally announce his candidacy on Monday.
The other is former Congressman Ronnie Shows, who was first elected to the House in 1998, but lost re-election after the 2002 redistricting. "I think this opportunity doesn’t come by very often — to have an open Senate seat — and it’s something I feel ready to do," Shows told the AP.
Shows is the better option for progressive Democrats. Musgrove was weak and a sellout.
January 6, 2008 2:20 AM | Reply | Permalink
lived in Shows district when he was in there and I agree with the Fish. Shows is the stronger candidate.
January 6, 2008 6:47 AM | Reply | Permalink
Who has the best chance at winning?
From what I gather, Gov. Halley Barbour
January 6, 2008 10:01 AM | Reply | Permalink
When do the republicans want the special ellection held?
January 6, 2008 1:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
JohnW1141
I think this What's The Matter with Kansas? argument is kind of a knuckleball in Mississippi, if you consider where their federal money does come from. The Ranking Member on Senate Appropriations and Minority Whip have been a big source of funds.
Now, do people recognize that things could be better with different representation? Probably not, because the state is bitterly, brutally Republican based on social issues. If their racial and sexual hangups keep the state solidly Republican, the RNC knows to give their delegation attention so no one questions the arrangement.
January 6, 2008 2:20 PM | Reply | Permalink
The repuglicans want the election in November, so they can place Wicker in the seat until then. Mississippi Law says that the election shall take place 90 days after the Governor has pronounced the vacancy (unless the vacancy occurred in a year where there shall be a general election). So, since Lott resigned after the general election occurred, then the law states that the special election shall be held in 90 days.
January 6, 2008 3:08 PM | Reply | Permalink