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Franks now shifts into high gear
By SID SALTER
Tue,08/07/07-11:00PM , 184 Reads
JACKSON - While Republicans are still sweeping up the confetti from their hot-as-a-stolen-pistol primary to choose a nominee to seek the lieutenant governor's post being vacated by Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck, Democratic nominee Jamie Franks begins his campaign in earnest today.
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What to expect on Election Day
By SID SALTER
Tue,07/31/07-11:00PM , 238 Reads
JACKSON - With the 2007 Mississippi primary elections now less than a week away on Aug. 7, the focus shifts from the non-race for governor between incumbent Republican Gov. Haley Barbour and that great anti-moneychanger and erstwhile millionaire trial lawyer John Arthur Eaves Jr. to the contested down-ticket primary races:

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Giant Houseparty in full swing
By SID SALTER
Tue,07/24/07-11:00PM , 100 Reads
NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR - Over the course of three days this week, some 72 politicians - from Neshoba County Place 1 constable candidate Wesley Ward to Gov. Haley Barbour - will hold forth under the tin roof of the pavilion under the old oaks on Founder's Square at the Neshoba County Fair.
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Endorsement smells "fischy"
By SID SALTER
Tue,07/17/07-11:00PM , 243 Reads
JACKSON - State Sen. Charlie Ross of Brandon got some recent headlines and some political bragging rights out of a key endorsement in his Republican lieutenant governor's primary showdown with State Auditor Phil Bryant.
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