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Miss. Dems Host “Sky Party” to Inauguration

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Does the Mississippi Democratic Party know how to have (slightly ridiculous) fun? All signs point to yes: read more »

Obama’s AG and the Drug War

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The folks at Reason Magazine have pointed out that Obama's pick for Attorney General has held much harsher views on drug sentencing than the president-elect. read more »

What ‘08 Election Meant for Immigration Reform

[verbatim]In 2008 America’s Voice (AV), a new communications campaign organization, was launched to harness the power of America’s voices and American values to win common sense immigration reform. Working with pollsters Pete Brodnitz, Celinda ...

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Obama Lead Swells Since Election Night

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He's now winning by 7 percent rather than the 5 percent on Election night:

Obama: 67,065,042 (52.7%, 365 EVs)
McCain: 58,420,587 (45.9%, 162 EVs)
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Dick Cheney, Former AG Gonzales Indicted in Texas

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The Associated Press in Texas is reporting:

A South Texas grand jury has indicted Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on state charges related to the alleged abuse of prisoners in Willacy County's federal ...

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Wicker to Oppose $25 Billion Auto Bailout

[Verbatim] WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today made the following statement regarding the $25 billion bailout package for U.S. automakers scheduled for Senate consideration this week: “I opposed the $700 billion Wall Street bailout ...

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Wicker Applauds Veterans Travel Reimbursement Increase

[Verbatim] WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today applauded the decision by the Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs to increase the reimbursement rate for disabled veterans traveling to VA facilities to receive health care. Effective ...

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Obama: The YouTube President

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Today's Saturday radio broadcast by Barack Obama follows in the tradition of weekend radio broadcasts by the president of the United States and, often, by the opposition party. But, according to the Washington Post, Obama is giving things a twist. ...

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Barbour Named Vice-Chair of GOP Governors

AP (hat-tip to WLOX) is reporting that the GOP governor's group has elected South Carolina governor Mark Sanford as chair and Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour as vice-chair of the Republican Governors Association.

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour ...

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Presidential Inaugural Parade Apps Due Nov. 18

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[Verbatim from U.S. Army] WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee has extended its deadline for the public to submit applications to participate in the Jan. 20, 2009, presidential inaugural parade to Nov. 18 by 5 p.m. Applicants ...

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[Wicker] Congress Continues Effort to Protect Border

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by Sen. Roger F. Wicker
November 7, 2008

In a positive development for our nation’s ongoing effort to stop illegal immigration, the president recently signed into law legislation that provides needed funding for border security programs. The ...

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Driving Mr. Biden: The JFP Interview with the New Vice President (Encore)

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by Donna Ladd
May 3, 2006

In 2006, the Jackson Free Press drove then-presidential hopeful Senator Joe Biden around the city to get him off the beaten path and talk about issues facing everyday Mississippians. Due to his election as vice president, ...

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Republican Party, Remake Thyself (You, Too, Barbour)

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Politico's headline today, GOP In Dire Straits, says it all. Don't miss Haley Barbour's take at the end, telling Obama how to be, er, non-partisan:

Thumped convincingly in consecutive election cycles, the Republican Party now finds itself in its ...

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FOX: Palin Didn’t Know Africa a Continent

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The country sure did dodge a mighty bullet yesterday. All the off-the-record-until-after-the-election is now coming out about Gov. Sarah Palin, including that she didn't know what countries are in NAFTA, or that Africa was a continent. Read and ...

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It’s Really Is About Turnout, Stupid!

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The JFP has repeated the T-word incessantly since we launched in 2002. That is, conventional "wisdom" about basing political strategy on who has, and has not, voted in the past goes out the window if you focus on increasing turnout, as well as ...

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The First Puppy?

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Now that the 2008 presidential election is over, the burning political question is: What kind of puppy will the first family choose!?! What's your choice? read more »

Barbour’s Lobbying Firm Now Open to Dems

In a dramatic sign of how the political winds have shifted, lobbying firm BRG (formerly known as Barbour, Griffith & Rogers) today announced that it has acquired a Democratic lobbying firm. This is huge because Haley Barbour and partners ...

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:: changegov

YouTube video channel created by President-Elect Obama's transition team:

visit the Change.gov site »   

:: oxforddebate

JFP staffers and interns visited Oxford for the first debate between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain.

visit the Oxford photo gallery »   

:: galluppolling

:: breakingstories

[Statement] Barbour on His ‘Prudent’ and ‘Realistic’ Budget

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[Verbatim from Barbour](JACKSON, Mississippi) - Governor Haley Barbour today detailed a conservative, prudent, realistic Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2010 that fully funds the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, protects ... read more »

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ON THE ISSUES:  Military And Veteran’s Needs

by Ronni Mott
October 29, 2008

For information on how to protect your vote, please visit Jackpedia.com.

In a recent Army Times poll of active-duty National Guard and reserve personnel, Republican presidential contender John McCain outpaced ... read more »

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:: jackblogheadlines

:: politicalevents

Jan 21, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Presidential Inauguration Celebration

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:: coverstories

GOP Panic:  How to Save the ‘Party of Lincoln’

by Adam Lynch
November 12, 2008

The Grand Old Party is living up to the “old,” according to Nov. 4 exit polls. The poll revealed the vast brunt of Republican voters to be elderly, rural and overwhelmingly white in a country that is increasingly ...

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:: newsstories

Barbour Caves on Tobacco Tax

by Adam Lynch
November 18, 2008

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, a former tobacco lobbyist, announced that he would support a recommendation to raise the state’s 18-cent tax on a pack of cigarettes to 42 cents per pack. “I had said last year, and again this year… 1 read more »

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:: opinioncolumns

The Dawn of a New America

by John Meredith
November 12, 2008

Let me start this post by explaining who and what I am. I am the oldest son of civil rights advocate James Meredith who integrated the University of Mississippi back in 1962 and graduated from that flagship institution in 1963.… read more »

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:: recentcomments

Nov 22, 2008 | 12:40 AM
Obama's AG and the Drug War
daniel johnson: Well ~ this is column is a bit disturbing. Obama’s pick for Drug Czar may be Jim Ramstad who is against needle exchange and supports federal prosecution of medical marijuana users ...
Nov 21, 2008 | 11:53 PM
LoungeList Photos: King Edward and Farish Street Tours
tombarnes: Great photos! The ceiling above the rotunda has finally been removed!!
Nov 21, 2008 | 09:26 PM
Miss. Dems Host "Sky Party" to Inauguration
kaust: All those $$$ signs… You’d think Wall Street was back to normal.
Nov 21, 2008 | 08:59 PM
[Pass The Mic] Dead Guy Rock
Tom Head: Ooh. This is a fantastic column. My favorite band of the moment, Rilo Kiley, recorded two songs about Smith--"Ripchord" and "It Just Is." "It Just Is" is one of my favorite Rilo Kiley ...
Nov 21, 2008 | 08:23 PM
Obama's AG and the Drug War
daniel johnson: As with other appointees, it does not surprise me that Obama and Holder are in disagreement on issues. Obama seems to be pulling in people with extensive experience in the areas ...
Nov 21, 2008 | 07:31 PM
Do GOOD Unto Others
Tom Head: See, I just assumed this issue was about Jeff!
Nov 21, 2008 | 06:44 PM
LoungeList Photos: Fondren Unwrapped
Tom Head: That was an awesome night. :o)
Nov 21, 2008 | 05:54 PM
Dan Rather Fights Back, and How
WMartin: Omg... Sean Hannity. When I first listened to his show I thought to myself, "Why do we need another Rush? Isn't three hours enough?" But he seemed like a nicer guy at first, not as ...
Nov 21, 2008 | 05:44 PM
Dan Rather Fights Back, and How
WMartin: ^^The above post should say.^^ I appreciate conservative views but not from the kool aid drinkers on that side either.
Nov 21, 2008 | 05:40 PM
Film Producer Doing Interactive Lectures at St. Andrews
darren: Yeah! This sounds awesome. I'll be there.
 


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