JFP Endorsements — VOTE Tuesday, August 7

Tim Rush is running in the House/District 71. I've spoken with him and find his ideals refreshing. Was he interviewed by JFP and can you give me any particular reason why he was not endorsed? Just wanted something for comparison. Thanks.

I remember Tim Rush from Tougaloo. He worked there, and I thought he was nice.

Did anyone see this on WJTV?

Sheriff McMillin Uses County Cars in Campaign Commercial

WJTV asked the Mississippi Attorney General's office whether the use of deputies and county vehicles violates state election laws. We'll have the AGs opinion and reaction from the other sheriff's candidates tonight on News Channel 12 at Ten.

In the interview, McMillin says the deputies were off duty and volunteered to be in the commercial. He said that he probably shouldn't have used the cars. I wouldn't be surprised if the other candidates are working on commercials right now to shine a spotlight on this.

That's fine and good, Debwah, but I think it's unfair to the candidate to post something that hints at something improper. If you know something, tell us AND back it up. Otherwise, I'll vote for Faye all day everyday before I vote for either of the Melton flunkies.

I'm sorry, Debwah. Your allegation has to go away unless you can provide evidence directly to us of what you're alleging.

Whatever you say ladd. I am sorry I can't my hands are tied. But this has something that has bothered me since I knew about it 2 1/5 years ago. If you would like to "personally" email me then maybe I can help you out.

"The JFP is disturbed by the anti-immigration rhetoric by Rep. Mike Lott and Delbert Hosemann, who says he wants to keep “illegal” immigrants and deceased voters off the voter rolls."

What a crock of sh*t. The lot of you together couldn't hold Delbert Hosemann's jock in terms of intellect or work ethic (or Charlie Ross's for that matter). And I suspect that even you know this. There is no rational basis for opposing rules that keep people who enter the county illegally from selecting our leaders. Granted, it may not be the most pressing issue facing the state, but at worst, it's completely innocuous.

What isn't innocuous is the degree to which overwhelmingly Democratic voter fraud has impacted elections in Mississippi. If you haven't watched scores of slack-jawed yokels file off a bus holding sticky pads with the names of dead voters in various precincts, like I have, I suppose this might seem like a debatable point. I assure you it is not.

The idea that it's the SoS's job to get more of these reluctant, poorly informed drones voting, just for the sake of voting, is equally insipid. Unless, of course, you think they might help your preferred candidates win. Say, for example, if you promised to vote them largesse out of the public fisc.

And while we're at it, do you people even understand the Secretary of State's role with respect to recruiting corporate investment in the state? Do you have any idea what an overwhelming advantage a guy like Hosemann, who is one of the state's top corporate lawyers, has in this respect? Or is it just, "Corporate = bad, now let's grab a latte' at Cups in Fondren"?

Granted, it may not be the most pressing issue facing the state, but at worst, it's completely innocuous.

Then, why are they spending so much time on it? To get cheap votes.

This state has been down that road way too often; we don't need someone playing that wedge issue in the *secretary of state's office* of all places.

What a crock of sh*t, indeed. It's the new "southern strategy," retooled.

(I can see that this endorsements page is going to draw quite the potpourri of topics on a wide variety of subjects. My suggestion is to start a forum if you want to talk about any topic in-depth, and post a link here to it. If not, we might have to close comments on this one because it'll turn into a circus of comments. So, everyone help by starting new threads. Thanks.)

On your last question, LTG, yes, we do understand the corporate investment recruitment aspect. That's why his immigration rhetoric is so disturbing and disappointing. He should focus on what's actually important rather than helping fuel Mike Lott's xenophobic flames.

I love blogging this time of year.

God Lord. Why would ANYONE WANT TO HOLD ENGLEBERT'S JOCK?!? I mean, Delbert.

Good point. I just don't want to hold it. Just don't. And I suspect they know it.

Yes, campaign season makes for interesting blogging. Reminds me of all those folks who only go out on New Year's Eve. ;-)

What? No governor endorsement? You ran an entire issue devoted to Eaves but your not willing to endorse him? Also, what is this with the lack of a republican endoresement for secretary of state?

"The JFP is disturbed by the anti-immigration rhetoric by Rep. Mike Lott and Delbert Hosemann, who says he wants to keep “illegal” immigrants and deceased voters off the voter rolls."

Yea, keeping non-voting immigrants and dead people off the voter rolls is a bad thing. I think this statement is the most telling about the AGENDA purported by the JFP regarding their stance on immigration.

Extreme Liberal bias in local news at work. What a joke. This entire paper.

Yes Trust, because Jackson media are just overwhelmingly liberal, aren't they? God forbid that even one media source take politically progressive editorial positions, right?

Never have I seen a whinier bunch of sheilas--if I can use an expression from down under--than you conservatives who come on here and throw your little fits. No offense to the ladies intended.

Do you have any evidence that immigrants without the right to do so have ever tried to vote in an election in Mississippi? Do you have evidence of substantial voter fraud whatsoever?

Let me explain this to you very slowly. It's a problem to require strict voter identification if those requirements disproportionately impact black folks--and they do, along with poor whites, I might add. But such measures are especially troubling for their impact on minority voters, especially when they purport to solve a problem no one can demonstrate actually exists.

Republicans have engaged in all sorts of elaborate rain dances in recent years to try to argue that we need voter I.D. because of voter fraud, even going so far as to terminate U.S. attorneys who didn't take the problem seriously. The problem is that there is no problem. Research shows that it's measures like striking felons from the roles and putting up police checkpoints outside predominantly minority polling places that distorts election results, not these phantom illegal immigrant voters y'all love so dearly.

In sum, all research shows that minority votes are undercounted at a rate far surpassing majority votes, but you guys want to take measures that will make that problem worse. Way to live up to your heritage.

By the way, don't bother citing this business about the AG arresting three folks for voter fraud. The question is whether voter fraud is a serious problem that justifies screwing around with voters' rights.

Here is a little history on how Republicans have tried to game this issue. As with so many other areas, when experts reported findings the Republicans didn't like, they simply rewrote the experts' report.

Though the original report said that among experts “there is widespread but not unanimous agreement that there is little polling place fraud,” the final version of the report released to the public concluded in its executive summary that “there is a great deal of debate on the pervasiveness of fraud.” ...

Two weeks ago, the panel faced criticism for refusing to release another report it commissioned concerning voter identification laws. That report, which was released after intense pressure from Congress, found that voter identification laws designed to fight fraud can reduce turnout, particularly among members of minorities.

WJTV asked the Mississippi Attorney General's office whether the use of deputies and county vehicles violates state election laws. We'll have the AGs opinion and reaction from the other sheriff's candidates tonight on News Channel 12 at Ten.

In the interview, McMillin says the deputies were off duty and volunteered to be in the commercial. He said that he probably shouldn't have used the cars. I wouldn't be surprised if the other candidates are working on commercials right now to shine a spotlight on this. - LW

I saw this report last night and again this morning. I doubt that it will have a significant impact on voter opinions, which are probably locked in this close to the election. It may sway a handful of folk who think he's been in there way too long, but others who are more fearful of the Meltonian Candidate being elected will still vote for Mac. But this mini-controversy is the main reason I don't like multi-term officeholders, because of the arrogance and entitlement mentality that always seems to creep into their attitudes about public service and spending. I've seen it happen even to the *good* ones when they've become too comfortable from being reelected several times.

God Lord. Why would ANYONE WANT TO HOLD ENGLEBERT'S JOCK?!? I mean, Delbert.

Emily, I couldn't laugh heard enough at that commercial. My nine-year-old niece loves it.

Extreme Liberal bias in local news at work. What a joke. This entire paper.

Maybe if you would've read the entire article, you would see that there were five Republican endorsements, which blows your argument of "Extreme Liberal bias" out of the water. Given that you posted that statement at 3:30am, I guess the talking points memo works around the clock.

Many Mississippians used to say it was "communist" to allow blacks to vote. Whatever, Trust.

As for endorsements in the governor's race, there is only one serious candidate in each primary; we will endorse that one in the general election.

And we don't endorse just to endorse; on another thread you attack the idea of voting just to be voting. Anyone who believes that certainly should not logically then say that a paper should endorse a candidate they do not believe deserve the citizens' votes.

Trust, it really is OK that there are people in Mississippi who disagree with you. It makes it a better state. Try calming down.

Oh, and don't miss the "alien" on the cover of the paper. It's the best. ;-)

And to correct a factual distortion by Trust: We did not devote a "whole issue" to Eaves, as stated. We did a JFP cover interview with Eaves, as we did with Jamie Franks, Charlie Ross, and tried to do with Phil Bryant and Haley Barbour. (The top state office candidates.) Bryant kept saying he was going to do it, but then wouldn't actually sit down. If he wins, we still will offer him a cover interview, as we will Barbour.

Either way, there will be a a big cover story on Barbour (at least one) before the November election, and we hope he sits down for an interview for it. We will also be extending JFP interview invitations to the AG candidates and other candidates who didn't have significant primary challenges, and who are facing fall campaigns.

Oh, and don't miss the "alien" on the cover of the paper. It's the best. ;-) ladd

You mean Doug Anderson! ;-)

Oh so now Brian Johnson has to explain things to us very slowly. Dude quite acting like we are total bafoons. All you are doing is trying to push your agenda on others and force them to believe what you do.
It's not going to work. There is nothing wrong with voter id and there is nothing wrong with trying to get dead people off the voter rolls.

Let me explain it to You very slowly. Voter id will help prohibit people from voting twice in an election. It is not a deterant for black people to show an id. That old line is just worn out. No one should be miss out on voting because you have to show id. Anyone can at the very least get a state id card. That is if they are eligible to vote in the state of Mississippi.

Is everything the Pubs fault to you. Is nothing ever the fault of Dems?

As for the JFP endorsements. I was surprised at the some the Pubs you endorsed as I am voting for some of them. I think it's petty of you not to make a Pub endorsment for Secretary of State of Lt Governor. Just because someone wans't nice to you and the line about illegal immigration is a bunch of junk.
Delbert Hosemann will probably the next SOS and Phil Bryant the next Lt Gov although Ross is a good candidate also. I think either of those will beat Jamie Franks.
Now what I'd really like to see is the JFP endorsement in the general elections. I wonder how many Pubs you guys will endorse in November? I bet Mike Chaney and Max Phillips (if he wins the primary) don't get your endorsement then.

It's not about "being nice to us," Lakeside. It's about us not having enough substance to endorse on. Unlike other media, we don't draw names out of a hat. We don't consider that ethical.

There were some Democratic races we didn't endorse in for similar reasons. Funny that you don't point those out.

And, no, the JFP will not endorse candidates who push hateful wedge issues, just like we don't endorse southern strategists. If that's all there is on a certain ticket, then no endorsement. You can like it or not, but that decision isn't open for debate.

BTW, why are you wasting so much time whining about the JFP when you could be discussing issues and trying to actually convince people to vote for the people you believe in? You're wasting people's time here, not to mention your own.

Lakeside, we've often criticized Democrats—earlier this week, in fact. And I happen to know that Brian doesn't think any more highly of the Dems than I do. So that's a red herring. (Or is it blue?)

No one is trying to "push an agenda" any more than you are; everyone is expressing their opinions, and complaining about them doing that simply indicates that you're avoiding the actual facts being placed on the table. If you're worried about looking like a "bafoon," I would keep that kind of silliness to a minimum.

It strikes me that y'all don't like people to disagree with you—and really get ornery when people counter your rhetoric with actual facts, which is what Brian is doing.

I thought Republicans (I assume that's what "Pubs" means?) don't like regulation unless there's a true need shown for it, which the Libertarian side of me agrees with. Voter ID is a pretty hefty regulation on a very basic right. The problem is, no one has shown a compelling reason for voter ID, and it is being used a political wedge issue. We don't buy it, and that is our right.

I thought she meant Frank Melton.

That is, Frank Melton being the alien.

Hee. I like troll rhetoric.

Lakeside: All you are doing is trying to push your agenda on others and force them to believe what you do.

That's one way of interpreting Brian's post.

Another way to interpret Brian's post was that he has researched the matter of voter fraud, expressed an opinion, and linked to sources that provide support for that opinion.

Lakeside must be very very delicate, if that is to be construed as "force."

Maybe Brian has, from his new digs in *another hemisphere* managed to "force" Lakeside to read the JFP, sit down at his computer, blog here, and, come election day, will again take over his mind and "force" him to vote a certain way.

I bow to the power of Brian, and of the JFP.

*snicker*

I, too, bow before the power of Brian.

Ms Ladd said "It strikes me that y'all don't like people to disagree with you—and really get ornery when people counter your rhetoric with actual facts"

With all due repsect that is the pot calling the kettle black. I could care less if people disgaree with me. I just don't want someone to belittle me because I think a certian way.

As for voter id. I'm sorry, but it's my opinion that you guys are way off base. I know you aren't about to change your minds on the issue, but there have been cases of voter fraud where id could have possibly prevented it. It's ok for people to have a differant opinion than mine on the issue though.

Like it or not, voter id will pass. It doesn't stop anyone from voting who should either.

Lakeside, can you link to those cases for us? do you have anything to counter the info that Brian linked to and quoted?

Kate, it always prove it prove it on this site. It it's something that doens't fit the ideas of the JFP then it must be proven. Even if I gave some links some posters here would find a way to shoot holes them. You know as well as I do there have been voter fraud cases where dead people have voted. If I get time I will do some research and show you the case, but the cases exist.

Actually, I like it when people disagree, and post new information for us all to think about and discuss. What is tiresome is this whiny stuff from some of you, complaining about being attacked everytime someone disagrees with you. Fortunately, we don't get that type of user very often. The vast majority of people who post here know how to discuss and disagree with others respectfully. Those who are here just to bash folks they disagree with end up getting bored, or getting suspended for violating the User Agreement. You could call it Survival of the Fittest. ;-)

So, now, please stop whining about the JFP and discuss your issue. Pronto. Or move on.

Trust wrote:
What? No governor endorsement? You ran an entire issue devoted to Eaves but your not willing to endorse him? Also, what is this with the lack of a republican endoresement for secretary of state?

Your answers are in the first paragraph of the endorsements:
The JFP endorses the following candidates who have serious primary battles in races that we have been able to research in-depth to make an intelligent and educated recommendation. Please vote.

I'll translate:
1. Eaves doesn't have serious opposition for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, so no endorsement.
2. After conducting in-depth research, the JFP has decided not to recommend a Republican candidate for SoS.

Thanks, Ex. ;-)

Lakeside wrote:
Kate, it always prove it prove it on this site. It it's something that doens't fit the ideas of the JFP then it must be proven.

er, yes. If what you say does not match other research that I have seen, then I will, indeed, ask for data from you.

Even if I gave some links some posters here would find a way to shoot holes them.
er, I believe that process is called "debate".

You know as well as I do there have been voter fraud cases where dead people have voted.

er, no, I really don't. I know that there have been allegations, but I haven't followed this issue all that closely. I was hoping you could educate me. I also know that there have been cases of people being prevented from voting, which is also a huge concern.

If I get time I will do some research and show you the case, but the cases exist.

Please do. I have many concerns about unnecessary gov't intrusion into my life. If we can avoid something like "voter id" then I think we should. The research I have seen has generally shown that widespread voter fraud is not really happening. At least not at a rate that warrants issuing IDs. But, this is a complex and important issue, and I'd like to see research, data, statistics, etc, as I continually re-evaluate where I stand.

But really, I'm not going to take the word of someone posting anonymously that "cases happen."

Here's an award-winning news piece that Ayana Taylor wrote for us about voter ID claims a couple years back.

I'm with Kate: Prove the need for regulation before you do it. It seems pretty basic.

You've also got a little problem around the fact that at least half of "illegal" immigrants in the U.S. do pay taxes.

It's called, "Taxation without representation."

And there is nothing right about letting U.S. companies exploit cheap labor, and then not allow that cheap labor to vote. You can't have it both ways.

Law talking Guy

Is this the same Delbert who swore at Neshoba that he was going to create a special business court to handle all business cases and remove them from circuit court?

Either he has NO clue what Secretary of State does, or he is pandering. That idea would need something called an Amendment to the Mississippi Constitution.

I get so sick of candidates who either have no clue what the office does or pathetically panders.... Like Delbert's Republican opponent who at Neshoba promised to SECURE OUR BORDERS. Did I miss when the Secretary of State was given God like powers?

AGamma627

Mary Coleman! Have you looked at record? She runs with the good ole boys.

Ms. Ladd,
I am a Libertarian but I will be voting in the Republican Primary for the sole reason of electing Delbert Hosemann, I know a good man when I see one, I am disturbed that you are all but openly calling Mr. Hosemann a Racist, his record shows him to be far from it, in you In-Depth research did you come across the fact that he was the lead financier and executor of the deal to set up the Jackson Medical Mall? That he does tax and land acquisition work for New Horizons Church pro-bono? Or maybe that he is on the Board of the Jackson State Foundation? That he raised a half million dollars for Katrina first respnders and familes, or that there have been articles and books published referencing his personal philanthropy in the Jackson community and around Mississippi? My guess is that you didn't dig that deep.

I got most of the above from his website by the way.

Here is a simple guess as to why one of probably the smartest guys in the state is using a wedge issue.

He polled, the language worked with the target audience, he didn't want the true Xenophobe Mike Lott to gain any traction, so he rolled with it to steal the issue away. What do you bet when he wins in a week that language will be long gone?

From James Glaser's Book, The Hand of the Past in Contemporary Southern Politics

"The fundamental dynamic of southern politics, a racial dynamic, still holds, however. The process of who gets what, when, and how still must take place between majority whites and a large black minority, and this is the stuff of politics… It is not about candidates being unable to escape the shackles of virulent racism, though some certainly may be constrained by their racial attitudes. The argument here is that the racial balance of a district is determinative of so much of the campaign. The story of Delbert Hosemann is instructive. Here was a white man who had given enormously to the black community, and not from a sense of obligation or for political gain. But as a Republican candidate, he could think of blacks only as "not my people," and savvy as he was, he recognized that there were no circumstances under which he could make headway into the black community."

So before you go accusing someone of using a "new southern strategy" you might want to do your homework, you wont go far running down someone like Delbert who has as good of a name in this community as anyone. Ummmmmm I know that I sound like I want to hold his jock, but really I dont

Nothing against you Ms. Ladd I am a Nubie here, it was that post of yours that made me register. I hope to engage productive debate.

As I have learned here, everyone has their own opinion and that is what life, elections and every topic on this forum is about. To add your own opinion, for others to read and discuss, whether you are in agreement or not.

I thought that this was what the "forums" were about, "free" to express and discuss. If you open a topic for discussion, expect discussion and opinions. I am sure that not every one agrees, but that happens even in families...

I hate to see it turn into mud slinging and snipping, I am seeing way to much of that on the t.v., and the real issues are being put to the side.

Passion can get the best of us.

I hope we can help everyone with ideas and information.
Thanks.

We aren't calling Mr. Hosemann a racist, by any stretch. What we said is that he is using cheap language in order to get votes by using the emotional wedge issue of immigration. Which you just said he did as well.

You seem to not mind this; as a proud Mississippian, however, who has seen this kind of garbage wound and handicap our state, I do mind. Mr. Hosemann should resist such urges. And for the record, I was set to endorse him before I heard that language. It was a severe disappointment. Obviously, he is a far, far superior choice to Mike Lott, but I couldn't with good conscience endorse him after hearing that language.

So, what are the issues that you support. Cheap language, the handicap, or garbage?

What do "WE" want to improve out city. Give the political candidates and idea and resource. Not arguing between us.

What do "WE" want. What are our NEEDS.

Let's skip the rederick....and go to what the voters want.

Cool then I agree, I guess I'm more of a "whatever it takes to win" kind of guy though when it comes to the rough and tumble world of politics. Wedge issues, emotional wedge issues, heck use 'em all if we can get a good guy like Hosemann to beat a scary guy like Lott. I can just see through Hosemann's game, I mean look at his past there is no way that this guy suddenly just changed as a person, he is running in a Republican primary and I say do what you gotta do fella, Get elected and then go be the best darn blue book maker we ever had! I just wanted to help clear the issue up for anyone who might have been forming misconceptions about the man, not the persona, from your post.

I feel you, Armchair, but I still can't deal with it. I think we hurt ourselves in the long run more if we set up a situation where a candidate has to play these kinds of games to win.

Take the state's Democratic Party. It has long been afraid to stand up for straight-ahead progressivism. I don't mean some kind of goofy ultra-left staff. When Barbour ran, Musgrove tried to out-right the man who had been planning the right's strategy for years—by inviting Judge Moore's rock over for a political visit on taxpayer property. Then they put Mitch Tyner—who seems nice enough, btw—to pretend he's a conservative, so they could use him to trash Barbour.

All of these games (a) didn't work and (b) turned off voters who didn't feel like they had anyone to vote for.

Likewise, in this case, the people who are buying the anti-immigrant wedge drivel are going to vote for Lott. In trying to bite off some of that poison, Hosemann is losing support from people—perhaps likes us—who can dig a good progressive-minded Republican.

And you can't separate the persona from the person when it comes to politics. It never works to. A sell-out is a sell-out, and a playa is a playa.

I know a number of people in this state who play a conservative on TV, while they are in fact pro-choice, pro-gay rights and so on. But they won't admit it to the voters. I like some of them as people, but I do respect them as public servants. They really could be part of the solution, but they're too busy pandering to an extreme, and assumging that the majority of Mississippians are ignorant racists who vote, more than anything, based on such fear tactics. Meantime, the games mean that they turn off many of the voters who need to be brought in. It's very sad, and it's a cycle that will conttinue until we stop it.

If we don't stand up against these games, we will forever more be holding our nose to vote on Election Day. We've got to change it, and we stop it by calling these kind of games for what they are: dishonest.

I believe Mississippi deserves better, and to be treated as if our state isn't filled with ignorant racists.

Oh my God! Brian still speaks from the Southern Hemisphere! Not fair, Donna. Gone is gone. I blame this damn, new-fangled, Communist-inspired internet. Gathers liberals from all over the freaking world. It's gonna kill us.

On a serious note--
1. RABID is a great word to describe Cecil (the frown) Brown. Rabid animals should be quarantined for neurologic dysfunction. However, as that is already present in this instance, I'm not sure what symptoms we'd be watching for. He's gonna get a real skunking from Cory Wilson. Although I live in Madison (as y'all endlessly point out), my finger on the pulse of NE Jackson tells me that folks are tired of Cecil's endless spending.
2. I suspect that Delbert Hosemann's very cute ad is the most exciting thing he's ever done. One word--BORING! Two other words--white bread (not racist--so stop already).
3. Can't wait to see who you endorse for attorney general in the November election. But of course--the JFP gave some touchy-feely award to Jimmie Sue Hood, so despite the fact that he's a legal idiot, and Mike Moore's stooge, you'll probably give him the A-OK. Look at Al Hopkins--he's a retired major-general with no ulterior motive or further political aspirations. Seems like a real class act.
4. Although I admire Faye for telling Frank to drop dead, she's clueless and feckless as a prosecutor. To quote a very liberal plaintiff attorney friend of mine (true friend, true story)--"She's dumb as a box of rocks." She looks and acts like a deer in headlights every time she's in front of a camera. Why is it so hard to find a competent, independent DA?

HDMatthias, MD

Well, that there's one line-up of useless, juvenile ad hominem attacks, Doc. We can always count on you for brilliance.

You did start out well. For a minute, I thought you'd loosened up enough to actually tell a joke. Love the "new-fangled" thing. But the rest of your post is downright silly.

As for Peterson, Doc, I'm spent much more time talking about serious issues with her than I have with you (you're too busy hurling insults), and I find her one of the brightest women I've ever encountered. And I've bumped into some smart chicks along the way. You're making crap up here. Go find a way to be happy.

Ms. Ladd:

I am the happiest woman on the face of the planet. I write very quickly, so these missives take little of my time away from important matters. By the way, most who know me think of me as extraordinarily funny.

I'd be happy to get 200 randomly chosen lawyers from the area to vote on Ms. Peterson's fund of legal knowledge. I bet my bottom dollar that she would be rated very low.

And I stand by all I wrote as truth. Before you bury me with your usual condescension, let others on the blog have the first whack, Ms. Ladd.

Debwah--you're not even close on the word rhetoric, not rederick. Rhetoric is from Greek, and is the art or technique of persuasion, usually through the use of language.

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I write very quickly, so these missives take little of my time away from important matters.

I guess everyone needs some one thing to be proud of.

By the way, most who know me think of me as extraordinarily funny.

Really.

I wouldn't have guessed. Maybe you don't translate well online. Not everyone does, you know. It's nothing to be ashamed of.

I would also like to see a poll of lawyers who could rate Faye. I think it would shatter Donna's little dream of Faye as the perfect DA. She ain't.

Oh dear. Donna's being mean to me again. What should I do? Why does she parse everything I write? Must be getting under her skin.

HDMatthias, MD

Can't wait to see what happens to the Southwick nomination on the floor of the Senate--tee-hee.

HDM

Mary Coleman? Wow! Did you guys even try to talk to Chris Bell? Check out his website http://www.electchrisbell.com/ see what he is about. As far as Mary goes...what has she done in the last 10 years as far as new legislation goes? Legislation that she has introduced not pigggy backing on others. Oh yeah, she has been vice preisdent of NBCSL and has been elected president this year...wow that has really helped my folks in district 65!

I have thought about this several times - whether or not to even bring this up or even where to bring this up - but I must say that I am glad that you really didn't endorse J.A. Eaves. Even though I count my self as a strong democrat and a Christian, his beliefs really chap my hide... I read his speech and was a little put off about the prayer thing but last night I heard one of his ads in the back-ground, and I must say, at first I thought it was a commercial from MADtv or something. I was stunned when I turned around and realized it was him. Bring back prayer in school? Start bible study in school? Again, I am a Christian and I'm all for God BUT I realize not everyone shares my views. My neighbor is Muslim. I know a Hindu or two and even some Buddhists who live around the corner. What about them? Why isn't he taking into consideration their beliefs? Oh yeah, Mississippi is mainly Christian Conservative so let's get their vote.

What this all boils down to, at least for me, is that I honestly think he is using that twist on religion to get the otherwise conservative Baptists to vote for him or something. I really have to question his motives here because it just seems to contrived. Sorry - this may have not been the right place for this, but I really REALLY had to get this off my chest.

Needless to say, as a Christian Democrat, I will not be voting for John Arthur Eaves.

Big Tee: Chris should get out, knock some doors and meet people. I live in Dist. 65 and would be open to hearing his pitch, but all I've gotten from him is a photocopied mailer with very vague info (the website you listed wasn't included on the mailer - that would have helped). I'm not trying to knock him, I think he can be competitive if he gets out there more. Coleman won by less than 1,800 votes in 2003. It would be easy to talk to at least that many people if he put in the time.

PuckInJxn, i encourage you to keep an open mind on eaves.his position on the bread and butter issues are more progressive than any other previous democratic gubernatorial nominee.eaves has been a HUGE financial contributor to democratic candidates for president and congress and to the DNC and the other party fundraising apparatuses... the choice is likely to come down as either barbour or eaves. i could be wrong but there is no independent candidate for governor on the ballot in november.barbour is anthema to any progressive person.

And, i was disappointed the JFP didnt see fit to endorse eaves.

Puck, I'm with you on the Eaves thing, with one caveat. I will probably end up voting for him, because I think that voting, even for the "lesser of 2 evils" is the right thing to do. He does has some progressive ideas, even if they are being presented in a fairly bizarre package. I too, wish that candidates could talk about more than "jesus" and "the bible" when they are wanting to inject ethics, morality and spiritual values into the discussion. Every culture has something to offer, lessons in how to be a better human being. If we are going to truly be a progressive state, with, for example, auto manufacturers from Asia playing a large part in our state's economy, we might want to be a little more inclusive in our language and practices.

I love getting it from all ends. So to speak. ;-)

Chimneyville, we've already explained that we didn't endorse in every single election. If a candidate didn't have a serious primary challenge, which Eaves doesn't, that one can make until November. It makes little sense to me to endorse candidates who, themselves, haven't bothered to mount much of a campaign, yet. "Fall campaigns" should be dealt with in November.

But all the complaints from all you Dems and Repubs are duly noted.

okay, then, my disappointment was misplaced.

Trust, if the lawyers who come on this site parading as other people are any indication, I don't think we care what they think. They are earning their reputation (with respect to the ones who don't play baby games).

I'm not being mean to you, Doc. I'm pointing out the painfully obvious. It's not like one has to parse your posts to see what you're like. I do have compassion, though, but still. You're a grown woman who can't help but call juvenile names about every time you post, and you think you're *funny.* It's sad that you don't understand that people are more likely to be laughing at you than with you.

We’d endorse Gary Anderson for about any position he decided to run for.

Despite many of my local elections being in the Republican primary, I am voting in the Democratic primary for one reason: to vote for George Dale for Insurance Commissioner. I don't make this decision lightly as I supported Gary Anderson for Treasurer 4 years ago and as I firmly believe that term limits are a great idea.

So why am I throwing my support behind George Dale? In part because of the JFP's interview with Anderson. As a lawyer who does work in the world of insurance, there were a number of things said by Mr. Anderson that showed (in my opinion) a misunderstanding of the role of Insurance Commissioner and a misunderstanding of the facts surrounding both Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.

I am also disturbed by Mr. Anderson's repeated implication that there is something wrong about accepting money from persons affiliated with the insurance industry (agents, adjusters, etc.) because it is the Commissioner's job to regulate that industry. If that were truly a problem, then no one could ever accept money from anyone they may regulate -- no candidate for State Senator could accept money from anyone from his district, no judicial candidate could accept money from any lawyer that may appear before him, etc. Why are insurance-industry affiliated persons donating money to George Dale? My suspicion is because they believe he would be best at the job.

As I do.

Happy voting on Tuesday.

Newt

Wow! I just wanted to thank the JFP for that good laugh. I had to stop laughing to write. How can we take you serious. You endorsed George Moore over Doug Anderson. Let me get this straight, of over 20 years of service, the only reason you can contend is because he locked that nasty person out of the meeting. WOW! Now that is funny. And then to top it off, you talked to him and you still would endorse him. There goes your credibility with me. When I heard Credell Calhoun say that the reason we should support George Moore is because he got three awards at Sears and "we need someone who could walk" I knew that I needed to support Doug Anderson whether I agree with him or not. Peggy Hobson Calhoun, fights for nothing but flowers on the highway. She doesn't even fight for her hair dresser to do a better job on her head. So you can stop right there with that lie. I can understand most of your endorsements, but that is one where you just lost me. Now I shall commence to once again laughing.

Ladd wrote, "It's sad that you don't understand that people are more likely to be laughing at you than with you."

Do you ever get that feeling, Ladd? What's good for the goose is good for the gander.

Peggy Hobson Calhoun, fights for nothing but flowers on the highway. She doesn't even fight for her hair dresser to do a better job on her head.

jacksonian, you sound like a sistah. :-)

I don't know about Calhoun's hair, but I don't have a problem with beautification projects. Are you saying she never brings anything else to the table? I would like to read more about it if you have some sort of documentation.

As for Anderson, I have a problem with the "lipstick on a pig" comment he made about Highway 80. I think anything is worth the effort if you get positive results.

ONE MORE THING!. I think it fit to say Doug Anderson has done a lot for his district. He has paved all the roads in our district and if we need anything we just call him. There are not very many people in other supervisors districts who can say the same thing. When it comes to beating a dead horse with a stick you have done it. I stand corrected on one thing, It has not been a total of 20 years, it has been 31 years that Supv. Anderson has served his community, and it is amazing to me that you are so hung up on the fact that Ms. Calhoun called you whining about being locked out of the meeting. Why did she just not ask to be in on the meeting. How would you feel, Ms. Ladd, if you were having a meeting, and I decided to just come on in and have a seat without even asking you. You would not like it very much. How do I know? Because you are very disrespectful to those who post on this forum who have different views than you do. You say that you think we need these supervisors to work on unity and all that, but yet you think it is okay for Calhoun to barge into a meeting that she was not invited to. How hypocritical is that. Did you ever ask her to go to Supv. Anderson and ask him if it would be okay to sit in on the meeting. Of course you didn't. The courteous thing for anyone to do, if they were trying to get along, is to say "Supv. Anderson I have looked on your calendar and discovered that you have a meeting. Would it be okay for me to attend." But in Calhoun form.. Drama is her answer. Ladd, get over it. I hate to tell you but, noone really cares about the meeting that the female was locked out of but you and her. Can we come up with another reason that you hate Supv. Anderson so much, because quite frankly, for the past 6 months, I have been sick of this one.

L.W., I am very much a sistah. If there was anything she was fighting for then there would be documentation.

I don't have a problem with beautification projects, but I do have a problem when the funds are not there for it. I can think of a lot of other things that the county needs besides flowers. I agree with the Lipstick on the pig. If we have no businesses, and abandoned buildings, then what are flowers going to do. NOTHING! That was money that needs to go to raises for jailers or other people. Not flowers. Let me tell you the real reason why I support Doug Anderson. The only reason he catches it so hard is because he is the only one to stand up for what he believes. Not just making a fuss about other supervisors, but just in what he feels is best for the county. He is the only supervisor who backs up what he says. I personally, am sick of the whining that comes along with Calhoun. I am a feminist who is sick and tired of hearing it. It makes her seem weak. Get about the county's business. ALL OF THEM NEED TO GET ABOUT THE COUNTY'S BUSINESS. Why is it that whenever there is drama, the female is involved. She calls the paper and boo hoo's and people like Ladd fall for it. Look at the record. That is what I look at. And baby, you going to have to show me a little bit more than three awards at sears at the age of 60 (George Moore).

FYI, here are some recent stories about the Supervisors:

- Supes and Open Meetings: http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/comments.php?id=13732_0_27_0_C
- Beautification: http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/comments.php?id=10264_0_4_0_C
- Garage "design phase": http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/comments.php?id=13295_0_27_0_C
- Sheriff's Race and Supes: http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/comments.php?id=14135_0_9_0_C

let me get this straight. I am telling you that the JFP credibility is shot with me right now because of those crazy endorsements, and you turn around and give me four JFP articles that are written in support of Calhoun and McMillan (who I do support) and against Doug Anderson. Please enlighten me on your point. I know what the Open Meetings Act is. What I am saying is this is not a reason to support someone who can't even talk for himself over Doug Anderson. Have you heard George Moore Speak. Please do that and then tell me what you think. I can not conceive how in one instance you want Jackson to succeed and in another instance tell us to elect someone who can't even tell us why we should elect him. The JFP itself, in the endorsements talk about how terribe the interview was with Moore, yet they are okay with him being elected to represent Jackson and Hinds County. The way the Board is set up now, there is a voice for both sides of the issues. Have you ever thought why Calhoun's husband does all the speeches for Moore and want let him talk, because they need someone on the board who will be the puppet for Peggy Calhoun. Now that's all good and fine for you Calhoun supporters, but please don't insult my intelligence when you in the same breath say, Doug Anderson has influence over certain supervisors, isn't that why the Calhouns are so involved in Anderson race, so they can achieve the same thing?

jacksonian, doug anderson is supposed to represent ALL of Hinds Co, not just his District. So, he had not paved all the roads as far as I'm concerned. If all the roads have been paved in his District then that is selfish! Period! You Anderson folks crack me up. Fair representation to you guys goes like this, "One for your Districts, Two for Mine!"

Doug Anderson is the biggest problem in this County and why we are years behind every other Southern city of this size from economic development to education to infrastructure.

When someone takes money out of my pocket to put into worthless projects, building purchases, and piss-poor contract services - that is STEALING! Which makes most on our Board of Supervisors CROOKS!

Karma will judge him rightfully.

The more I read your posts jacksonian, the more I realize you don't think there are 4 other Districts in this County.

Some of us aren't in either Calhoun or Anderson's District; yet, we rely on 3 votes (Supervisors) to make decisions for ALL of Hinds Co. Personally, I don't think Doug Anderson makes good decisions on behalf of the other's in this County. His voting only rewards a few, and his tenure (like Smith and Stokes in Jackson) mirrors the decline of this County and Capital City.

Then once Jackson got a real mayor in office, Doug Anderson did everything in his power to stop any attempt at real progress between the County and the City. The hack job he did on Johnson was incredulous. I think two years of Melton has shown that the Board of Supervisors are the ones stuck in the past. They are the ones who can't work with progressives who want to see a better area for all the people in the County and City.

Sure he is suppose to represent all of Hinds County, but guess what.. all of Hinds County is not voting for him, just his district. You come on this board and you whine about doug anderson. You want to know why you can't whine about any other supervisor, because NONE of them work as hard as Doug does for us. You would rather agree with a fool that wants to spend money on flowers that cost just as much as the freaking building that you are complaining about. At lease with the building we can remodel and rent out and make more money, with flowers all we can do is drive by them (if they don't get stolen in the process). If your district is not thriving as ours is, then maybe you need to boot your supervisor, but don't get mad because doug anderson is doing what WE elected him to do. The other supervisors do nothing!!! and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. So elect Robert Graham, Silas Bolden, George Smith or Kenny Stokes, Ronnie Chappell and Doug Anderson. Peggy does nothing for her district, she is so caught up in whining about what Doug Anderson want let her do, Wow one man who want compromise his beliefs and integrity for her. I am happy to hear of it. Furthermore, as for your karma, the thing about karma, is that you have to believe in it for it to do anything for you. Try Jesus he'll kick your karma's but anytime. Now go ride your karma on your torn up roads, me and Jesus are riding smoothly on the roads that Supv Anderson had paved for us.

That last line is pretty good.

Now for your second post. Who gives a flip about Johnson. Now that's living in the past. I must say, I was surprised to see Doug endorse anyone in that race, but he didn't have to do much endorsing, the people were ready for a change. Doug does not have enough influence for Harvey Johnson to get beat the way he did. Stop giving him soooo much credit.

Again, what has Peggy or Barbour done for the county. Oh.. I forgot, Barbour and his wife did cheat a couple of people out of money.. but that's not money out of your pocket I guess. I tell you what. I'll send you some flowers for your boo-boo, since flowers appear to be the going thing. That's what you would rather have than a building apparently. Have you called and spoken with Doug Anderson about your issues with him? You go on what you think you know. Have you given any input on any of the issues that the Supervisors have voted on, no you sit back and wait til after the fact to belittle and chastise because the vote didn't go the way you think it should. Tell your rep to fight a little harder so that you can have the things that District 2 has. And I quote "Don't hate the player, hate the game."

Thanks Dave555, how are you and your roads doing? Well I hope.

Guess what, I researched some of my therapy books, pikersam, and I must apologize for not addressing your problem. Now that I have studied your post, I think what you are trying to say is that, you are not frustrated with the representation that Doug gives his district, but with the lack of representation that your representative gives your district. So, you would feel better if all the wonderful things that Doug was doing in District 2 would be done for aaalllll the districts. I understand and I hear you. Because, the funny thing about most people who complain about Doug is, they don't live in his district. So it's kind of one of those situations where, your supervisor sucks, so you want ours to suck too. I understand. I will pray to Jesus for you to get a good supervisor. Are we friends now?

How much of Jackson is in District 2? I'm in Northwest Jackson, and that is in District 2.

Would You?

Don't worry I got my own bonafided motorized Savior...

I think you need to rethink how well your District is doing?

Yeah, the roads around the Medical Mall, and State St in Fondren are just spectacular! Heck, one of his polling places is right near the infamous Ridgeway St. crackhouse! Yeah, that some quality leadership results in that neighborhood. Him and Kenny leading the people to ruin! By any means necessary!

And, i was disappointed the JFP didnt see fit to endorse eaves. chimneyville

But, at least you don't see it as some half baked conspiracy by the JFP like some of these others who are posting.

I think it is great they are getting all the 'outrage' they are on this thread from who they did and didn't endorse.

Which brings us back around to that pesky term progressive.... ;-)

Well you can save some of the crackheads some of the time, but not all the crackheads all the time. Wow, you know the exact address, a regular I take it. Bishop Street, Good times!!

L.W. Northwest Jackson is a toss up because I believe that is some of Calhoun's district, also. If Calhoun doesn't know her district, how can I. Sorry, I can't help you there.

Once again, I am happy with the job MY Supervisor is doing. And until you have actually called Doug Anderson and discussed your issues with him, as far as I'm concerned you are what we call on Bishop Street a coward.. not my words, Bishop Street words. You looked up everY research you could find except one... Well, here is one I looked up for you. Doug Anderson 601-366-3451 (home) and 601-973-5552 (office). After you talk to him, then post. I have voiced my concerns with Calhoun, Smith and Anderson, and guess who is the only one that gave me hope.. you guessed it. A-N-D-E-R-S-O-N.

You have a motorized Saviour. Yours will soon run out of gas. Mine has been going for 2007 years. :-) In the words of Carrie Underwood... "Jesus take the wheel, take it from his hands."

I just want you to tell me the honest truth. If a National News Camera came to interview the Supervisor of District 2. Are you telling me that you would rather have George Moore represent the people of Mississippi as opposed to Doug Anderson. Forget talking to Doug Anderson, once again, I beg you talk to George Moore.

L.W. from past posts you seem like a sistah who is very involved in the community, have you heard the George Moore speak, and can honestly say he is a better representative then Doug Anderson. Think about how you would like your people to be represented. I just want your honest opinion.

jacksonian, I haven't heard Moore speak other than the commercial I just saw a minute ago, and that wasn't long enough for me to form an opinion.

My neighborhood is in Anderson's ward. I haven't decided who to vote for yet.

L.W. I respect that.

She doesn't even fight for her hair dresser to do a better job on her head.

Jacksonian, sounds like you and the Doc ought to get together and dish people a bit.

Otherwise, I could never endorse someone who thumbs his nose at open and accountable government the way that Doug Anderson has done. It's a 101 basic when it comes to a public official. That's not the only issue, but it is a HUGE one when it comes to the Supervisors.

I think it is great they are getting all the 'outrage' they are on this thread from who they did and didn't endorse.

Right on, Pike. All this banter is making me salivate in delight. The endorsements alone may double our comments and our traffic!

Hit us from the left, hit us from the right—just hit us, baby!

;-D

Actually its only a huge issue for you and Calhoun. It may be an issue but not a huge issue. I'm sorry, but I disagree with you. Ladd, from what I have read, it seems that you, like myself, all for intelligent people. Honestly, I do not believe that you would agree that Moore would be a good representative. You are upset about the meeting thing, why can you not talk to Doug about it, tell him you think he was wrong, and move on. He has a great mind and is an asset to the county. I'm sorry that your dislike of him has made you blind to the point where you would entrust Hinds County to Moore, who can not even speak for himself. If there are issues, then why can't Moore or Credell Calhoun state them. "We need someone who can walk" is an insult to Doug Anderson and all handicapped people.

BTW, folks, some of our more brilliant trolls are e-mailing some of you fake e-mails from other people, some filled with obscenities. It seems campaign season really brings out the best in some of you.

Please forward those all to the JFP admin to have investigated:

Actually its only a huge issue for you and Calhoun

That's not true. Closed government is a huge issue for every citizen. And I'd rather have someone who would sit and say nothing—like a Clarence Thomas—than someone who actively works to thwart open government.

I also remember Anderson being part of that disaster group with Melton at the Medical Mall back during his campaign—when they all declared he wouldn't sit next to a convicted felon (cough, cough), and then walked out into the hall and tried to shout the meeting down.

Not a class act, that group.

Ladd, one question, have you ever sat down and talked to Doug? When you post about him you based it on Calhoun's account of being locked out of the meeting (which you never addressed why she just couldn't ask to be a part of) and him walking out of the medical mall. As a journalist, why not call him and sit down with him. You obviously sat down with George Moore to know that his elevator does not go all the way to the top. But you telling me that you would rather have someone to sit and do nothing is an insult because that is not who I want to represent MY district. I would rather have someone who is going to fight for me and I know that Doug Anderson will do this. Can I set up a meeting between you and Doug? I don't know him personally, but I know someone who can make this happen. I am very shocked that you based your opinion on these two incidents. Come on Ladd, I know you are better than that. Seriously, George Moore, you're kidding right? I beg of you, sit down with my candidate.

The staff endorsement (which isn't just from me) is based on numerous interviews that our staff has done with him, coverage of the meetings, being locked out of meetings and so on.

And not it's not based on Calhoun's account only. I realize you have a dog in this hunt, but you can't make things up to suit your story. Sorry.

My most direct conversation with him happened at that Medical Mall mess and was less than impressive.

And just so you know: The endorsements aren't open to change at this point. Agree or disagree, they are final.

Ladd, did Moore actually say that Doug Anderson was a very good public servant and that he had nothing bad to say about him? Come on Ladd!

I was not expecting you to change your opinion, just like I would not change mine. Okay, let me just clarify this. You were at the meeting when Calhoun got locked out of the meeting? Who else gave you an account of the story? Once again, why did she not ask him to sit in on the meeting, why did she insist on barging in? I missed those details in the numerous stories you have written about that incident. I'm sorry I missed the Medical Mall mess, what was your direct conversation with him? I'm glad you feel strongly about your candidate, and may the best man win. However, again, I am surprised that you would say that you would rather have someone sit and do nothing like Clarence Thomas. Very interesting. Again, aren't you a little curious as to why the Calhouns have invested their money and time into "dethroning" Doug Anderson. Because she wants to do the same thing that you claim Doug Anderson is doing, control the other Board members. If Moore gets elected, do you think he would have his own agenda or just follow along with everything Calhoun says. Who would his loyalty be to, the people who elected him or Peggy Calhoun who funded his campaign? I just want your honest opinion.

Weird post. Calhoun had the right "to barge in" to a public supervisors' meeting. It sounds like you might be as challenged on the meaning and spirit of sunshine laws as Mr. Anderson apparently is.

If you didn't get the Clarence Thomas reference—he never asks questions and speaks up during oral arguments. That does not mean he does not *do* anything. He thinks and makes decisions. Don't misquote me.

I'm done, jacksonian. You are here to defend your candidate no matter what, but I don't have to engage in any conversation with you about it—and don't wish to, considering the tenor of your posts. The endorsement is published, the election is Tuesday, please vote. I'm out.

(Hint: If you're here trying to get votes for your candidate, attacking those who endorsed his/her opponent isn't going to help you. Make a positive pitch and leave the trolling out. Otherwise, you're just going to turn off more voters.)

Thanks to the all powerful ladd for those "words of wisdom". People have already formed their opinions. My purpose here was to discuss your decision to endorse Moore. I didn't agree with it and that's my stand. I understand that your paper only comes out once a month, and therefore your endorsements have to stand. I appreciate your commenting on my post. I am a resident of District 2. My candidate has fought for my district and I will be voting for Doug Anderson.
Because I join your forum for the discussion, you take it as an attack!! Truly understand, that this is far from an attack. As L.W. said, I am a sistah, if it were attack, you would know about it. This was a discussion, a disagreement but not an attack. You're a journalist, you shouldn't get EVERYTHING confused.

The JFP comes out every Wednesday afternoon and every day online, jacksonian. The next print edition will be out Wednesday, the day after the primary. The results will be discussed on the Web site starting Tuesday night.

Otherwise, feel free discuss your candidate. No one's stopping you.

One of the reasons you list for endorsing Faye Peterson for district attorney is that she created the court facilitator position to move the cases and ease the backlog of the court dockets. Faye peterson's claim that she created the court facilitator position is completely disingenous. When the sitting county court judge who handled criminal matters in 2004 tried to meet with court officials to come up with solutions for the backlog of cases and cure the ills of the system (defendants sitting in the Raymond jail for over a year with no indictment in sight) she challenged the county judge as well as the circuit judge (who had jurisdiction over the county jail) all the way to the Supreme Court to keep information about the status of her cases secret (status meaning how much longer was it going to take her to indict cases that had been pending for too long. . . nobody was wanting secret grand jury info). She did not creat this position. She fought very hard against it until the supremes bounced her. See opinion 2004-m-02264. Wish you guys would run a nice story about this disturbing and bizarre position she took in 2004. It was a good idea to have this position then and now, but she certainly didn't create it. Doug Jones was the facilitator when this legal battle occurred. Michelle Purvis was working for her at the time, but I guess she wasn't paying attention so that she can point this out now to all the voters.