WTOK - Ross Gets Candidate Endorsements - Former state senator Charlie Ross Friday picked up the endorsements of Meridianites, Bill Marcy and Greg Hatcher. Those two men both ran against him in the primary, but were not among the top two in votes. They endorsed Ross during a news conference outside the Lauderdale County Courthouse. "They're conservatives like I am. They believe in the same pro-life, pro-second amendment, pro-jobs, pro-national defense agenda," said Ross. "I'm especially proud, because there were two candidates in this race from east Mississippi, specifically Meridian, and both of them have chosen to endorse me."
Meridian Star - More endorsements for Charlie Ross - Now that Greg Hatcher and Bill Marcy, the two Republican Meridianites who ran for the U.S. House in the 3rd Congressional District primary March 11, are out of the running for that seat, they have both given their endorsements to former opponent Charlie Ross. Ross will face Jackson area attorney Gregg Harper in an April 1 run-off election for the seat, which will be vacated by Chip Pickering at the end of term. Hatcher said at a press conference Friday that he chose to endorse Ross because of "the depth of knowledge and service he has given Mississippi." Marcy said he gave his endorsement because he feels Ross "comes with a mass amount of experience... He's done a lot of wonderful things for the state and Meridian.
The Gregg Harper campaign released the following statement in regard to Ross' endorsements: "Endorsements are certainly one of many aspects important to Gregg Harper's campaign. Next Thursday, March 20, we will also be announcing several significant endorsements for our campaign at a news conference in Meridian."
TheStarBlog notes that Gil Carmichael is also on board with Charlie Ross.
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
Candidates at MSU
The MSU Reflector - Hopefuls meet, greet students - SA hosts event for Congressional candidates - Gill said he does not believe in a fast track to citizenship for illegal immigrants but does believe in the privatization of Social Security.
Eads, on the other hand, said he does not support the privatization of Social Security. He said he wants to bring a swift end to the war in Iraq and increase efforts to secure the border. "The average citizen can no longer afford rising gas prices and continue to make ends meet," he said. "Oil companies are making record profits, and the record price of gas is causing a hardship on the American economy."
Landrum said he supports securing U.S. borders, protecting Mississippi values and providing families and small businesses alike with tax relief.
Marcy said he believes in national defense, does not support abortion and feels that illegal immigration must be stopped.
Ross said he is anti-illegal immigration, pro-business, believes in a strong national defense and does not support abortion. "I have a 100 percent voting record in the state legislature on pro-life issues," he said. "If you want to know what kind of congressman I'm going to be, you don't have to listen to what I say. Look at what I've done because I'm not going to change."
If elected, Rounsaville plans on increasing the amount of high-skill jobs in Mississippi and focusing on economic development. "I want to make sure that we have opportunity for jobs," he said. "If you leave the university with a good degree and grades you ought to have the opportunity to stay in Mississippi."
Eads, on the other hand, said he does not support the privatization of Social Security. He said he wants to bring a swift end to the war in Iraq and increase efforts to secure the border. "The average citizen can no longer afford rising gas prices and continue to make ends meet," he said. "Oil companies are making record profits, and the record price of gas is causing a hardship on the American economy."
Landrum said he supports securing U.S. borders, protecting Mississippi values and providing families and small businesses alike with tax relief.
Marcy said he believes in national defense, does not support abortion and feels that illegal immigration must be stopped.
Ross said he is anti-illegal immigration, pro-business, believes in a strong national defense and does not support abortion. "I have a 100 percent voting record in the state legislature on pro-life issues," he said. "If you want to know what kind of congressman I'm going to be, you don't have to listen to what I say. Look at what I've done because I'm not going to change."
If elected, Rounsaville plans on increasing the amount of high-skill jobs in Mississippi and focusing on economic development. "I want to make sure that we have opportunity for jobs," he said. "If you leave the university with a good degree and grades you ought to have the opportunity to stay in Mississippi."
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Rounsaville, Ross, Marcy in Starkville
Commercial Dispatch - 3rd Congressional District candidates gear up for Tuesday at MSU - Some touted their experience in Jackson. Another his experience in Washington. Still another candidate pointed to his background in security as the credentials he would bring to the forefront as Mississippi's next congressman representing the 3rd Congressional District.
“Charlie Ross is going to be the same in Washington as he is in Jackson,” said Ross, a former state representative and senator, and Republican who's running for Chip Pickering's open seat in the 3rd Congressional District. “I've been to the plate a few times,” added Ross, remarking on his experience and record Wednesday afternoon at Mississippi State University as the candidates participated in an afternoon of stump speeches and meeting supporters in the Oktibbeha County area.
John Rounsaville, 32, and a Republican who has worked in the administrations of both Haley Barbour and Chip Pickering pointed to his youth and familiarity with Washington as his top credentials to being chosen in Tuesday's primary. “I'm going to be a strong conservative vote. You can count on that. But I also know my way around Washington,” said Rounsaville, an MSU alum who was recently appointed to the office of U.S. Department of Agriculture in rural development and community infrastructure. Rounsaville also pointed out Mississippi's long tradition of sending young people like Chip Pickering - who was in his early 30s when elected - Trent Lott or Thad Cochran to Washington and having them develop seniority. “It takes decades to build up that seniority and become a Sonny Montgomery or a Trent Lott or a Thad Cochran,” said Rounsaville to a meager crowd in a Union meeting room of only about two dozen, who were primarily Republicans. “Mississippi has derived power through seniority,” added Rounsaville.
Another Republican, Bill Marcy, of Meridian, is putting national defense and what he sees as a real threat of growing Islamic militancy as a top concern to tackle in Washington. “How many other groups of 19 are out there?” asked Marcy, reminding voters of the 19 terrorists who participated in the Sept. 11 attacks nearly seven years ago.
“I do feel like people are beginning to tune in,” said Sharon Ross, wife of Charlie Ross, remarking that the Democrats through Presidential candidates like Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have generated much excitement for their voters, but Republicans have been more subdued this election season.
“I came here with an open mind,” said Sean Galligan, of Kosciusko, and an MSU junior studying risk management, insurance and financial planning. “But I'm leaning toward John Rounsaville.”
“Charlie Ross is going to be the same in Washington as he is in Jackson,” said Ross, a former state representative and senator, and Republican who's running for Chip Pickering's open seat in the 3rd Congressional District. “I've been to the plate a few times,” added Ross, remarking on his experience and record Wednesday afternoon at Mississippi State University as the candidates participated in an afternoon of stump speeches and meeting supporters in the Oktibbeha County area.
John Rounsaville, 32, and a Republican who has worked in the administrations of both Haley Barbour and Chip Pickering pointed to his youth and familiarity with Washington as his top credentials to being chosen in Tuesday's primary. “I'm going to be a strong conservative vote. You can count on that. But I also know my way around Washington,” said Rounsaville, an MSU alum who was recently appointed to the office of U.S. Department of Agriculture in rural development and community infrastructure. Rounsaville also pointed out Mississippi's long tradition of sending young people like Chip Pickering - who was in his early 30s when elected - Trent Lott or Thad Cochran to Washington and having them develop seniority. “It takes decades to build up that seniority and become a Sonny Montgomery or a Trent Lott or a Thad Cochran,” said Rounsaville to a meager crowd in a Union meeting room of only about two dozen, who were primarily Republicans. “Mississippi has derived power through seniority,” added Rounsaville.
Another Republican, Bill Marcy, of Meridian, is putting national defense and what he sees as a real threat of growing Islamic militancy as a top concern to tackle in Washington. “How many other groups of 19 are out there?” asked Marcy, reminding voters of the 19 terrorists who participated in the Sept. 11 attacks nearly seven years ago.
“I do feel like people are beginning to tune in,” said Sharon Ross, wife of Charlie Ross, remarking that the Democrats through Presidential candidates like Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have generated much excitement for their voters, but Republicans have been more subdued this election season.
“I came here with an open mind,” said Sean Galligan, of Kosciusko, and an MSU junior studying risk management, insurance and financial planning. “But I'm leaning toward John Rounsaville.”
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Candidates dispute story on veterans
Meridian Star - Some candidates disputing they were given an opportunity to hear veterans out - Some candidates for the U.S. House 3rd Congressional District are disputing a report published Saturday that they were invited to hear grievances recently from area veterans.
Republican David Landrum was the only candidate who attended a meeting with about 50 veterans held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the home of Bobbye Jerone, an independent veterans advocate in Meridian. After the article about the veterans’ concerns was published, Jerone said she received phone calls from representatives with the campaigns of Republicans John Rounsaville, Charlie Ross and Gregg Harper. And, she said she received a recorded message from Republican candidate Bill Marcy. Those speaking for each of the campaigns said they had not been contacted about a meeting with veterans. Representatives from the campaign of Rounsaville and Ross, and candidates Marcy and Harper also contacted The Meridian Star for the same reason.
Jerone said she called all nine campaigns between Jan. 28 and Feb. 1. Jerone also said she left a message with a person at each number, except for one, which she had to leave a voice mail for. On Tuesday she said she wasn’t certain, but that she thought it was Marcy’s number for which she had to leave the recorded message. Jerone said she left the same message for each person she spoke with, as well as on the recording.
James Peavey, who identified himself as a volunteer for the Rounsaville campaign, called The Star Saturday and said Rounsaville’s campaign wasn’t contacted by Jerone. Marcy left a voice mail saying a correction should be run in the paper because he was not contacted by Jerone. And, Gregg Harper sent an e-mail to The Star stating that his campaign was not contacted by Jerone. “I would have been there if I had known about this meeting,” Harper’s e-mail read. “I would ask that a retraction be printed to clear this up. My father was a gunner on a B-17 in WWII and my brother served 30 years as a B-52 pilot. I have the utmost respect for our military and our veterans and I am fully committed to helping them if elected.”
In a telephone conversation Monday with Mark Lyon, information director for Charlie Ross’ campaign, he said it was possible Jerone had spoken to a secretary within the campaign, but he said there was no record of a phone call from her. Jerone said some of the campaign representatives told her they would need an invitation in writing to consider attending an event anyway. Lyon also sent a letter to the editor stating: “Miscommunication can sometimes happen, but I assure you, had Charlie Ross known of the event, he would have been there. "Charlie Ross has not and will not forget the duty our nation owes to our veterans. He mentions it as a part of almost every speech he gives. Charlie is an Air Force Academy graduate and veteran of Desert Storm. His father is also a veteran."
Jerone said she offered to mail an outline of the veterans' grievances to the candidates. "If there is a runoff I have every intention to make the offer to hear veterans' concerns again," Jerone said. "I am not going to send out engraved invitations. I can't afford to do that."
Republican David Landrum was the only candidate who attended a meeting with about 50 veterans held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the home of Bobbye Jerone, an independent veterans advocate in Meridian. After the article about the veterans’ concerns was published, Jerone said she received phone calls from representatives with the campaigns of Republicans John Rounsaville, Charlie Ross and Gregg Harper. And, she said she received a recorded message from Republican candidate Bill Marcy. Those speaking for each of the campaigns said they had not been contacted about a meeting with veterans. Representatives from the campaign of Rounsaville and Ross, and candidates Marcy and Harper also contacted The Meridian Star for the same reason.
Jerone said she called all nine campaigns between Jan. 28 and Feb. 1. Jerone also said she left a message with a person at each number, except for one, which she had to leave a voice mail for. On Tuesday she said she wasn’t certain, but that she thought it was Marcy’s number for which she had to leave the recorded message. Jerone said she left the same message for each person she spoke with, as well as on the recording.
James Peavey, who identified himself as a volunteer for the Rounsaville campaign, called The Star Saturday and said Rounsaville’s campaign wasn’t contacted by Jerone. Marcy left a voice mail saying a correction should be run in the paper because he was not contacted by Jerone. And, Gregg Harper sent an e-mail to The Star stating that his campaign was not contacted by Jerone. “I would have been there if I had known about this meeting,” Harper’s e-mail read. “I would ask that a retraction be printed to clear this up. My father was a gunner on a B-17 in WWII and my brother served 30 years as a B-52 pilot. I have the utmost respect for our military and our veterans and I am fully committed to helping them if elected.”
In a telephone conversation Monday with Mark Lyon, information director for Charlie Ross’ campaign, he said it was possible Jerone had spoken to a secretary within the campaign, but he said there was no record of a phone call from her. Jerone said some of the campaign representatives told her they would need an invitation in writing to consider attending an event anyway. Lyon also sent a letter to the editor stating: “Miscommunication can sometimes happen, but I assure you, had Charlie Ross known of the event, he would have been there. "Charlie Ross has not and will not forget the duty our nation owes to our veterans. He mentions it as a part of almost every speech he gives. Charlie is an Air Force Academy graduate and veteran of Desert Storm. His father is also a veteran."
Jerone said she offered to mail an outline of the veterans' grievances to the candidates. "If there is a runoff I have every intention to make the offer to hear veterans' concerns again," Jerone said. "I am not going to send out engraved invitations. I can't afford to do that."
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Post Meridian
As David Landrum and John Rounsaville are the two candidates from Madison County, and Rounsaville currently is criticizing Landrum on his lack of voting, it should be noted that Jim Prince's "At the Catfish Opry" Editorial appears today in the Madison County Journal. Furthermore, the posters at Y'all Politics are having a field day over the Landrum no-vote controversy with over a hundred comments on the topic: Rounsaville takes shots at Landrum.
CottonMouth writes on the Landrum No-Vote Controversy, "I wouldn't vote for a Democrat who hadn't taken the effort to vote in recent elections and I suspect many Republicans will feel the same way."
WTOK - Congressional Candidates Debate in Meridian - WTOK-TV streamed the debate live on wtok.com and will broadcast it Thursday on our sister station, FOX Meridian.
The Meridian Star - MSU-Meridian debate highlights - Candidates spoke on various issues, from obesity to immigration, on many of which they expressed similar, though not identical views. Ross said that he would "wholeheartedly support the (Lauderdale County industrial park interchange) project," because, "It's a proper role for government to build transportation and infrastructure," adding that inadequate roads could put a halt to progress in economic development.
Harper spoke on the role of education in economic development, saying that, "It seems that the No Child Left Behind Act may not be the best solution to our problems," because it "leaves teachers spending the bulk of their time" on standardized testing. But the main idea he expressed on educational change was centered on community colleges, which he said he feels ought to be designed around workforce development. Without proper workforce development, he said, there will not be proper economic development.
Rounsaville praised the district's former, late U.S Rep. G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery, and said, when asked, that he would do all he could to support Mississippi State University in both Starkville and Meridian, and that he felt the college was special because of its engineering program. "Engineering is the wave of the future," he said, "as we expand into a more high-tech industry."
Landrum was asked a question on a subject many were curious to hear the answer to. After being previously accused by Rounsaville during a press conference Wednesday of failing to vote at all between the year of 2000 and 2007, Landrum was asked to clarify his voting record. He replied that the Madison County records showed his last voting date as November 2000 because he and his wife had "voted affidavit in Hinds County" as a result of clerical errors, and that they were later informed those clerical errors had caused their votes not to be counted.
Harper was asked about health care issues, to which he replied that though, "(Health care) costs are staggering," he is "absolutely opposed" to nationalized heatlh care because "it would devastate our healthcare facilities."
Rounsaville spoke on the issue of earmarking, saying that he was not completely opposed to it, but that he felt before making earmarks a Congressman would have to determine whether it was "pure pork" or for the public good.
Moderator Sid Salter took advantage of the opportunity to ask a question of all seven conservative, Republican candidates at once that many have been wondering: "What makes you the best Republican candidate in the race?"
Here are summaries of their answers:
• John Rounsaville said that though all the Republican candidates were similar on issues and values, he felt that his experience working under Chip Pickering and Haley Barbour gave him an edge.
• Charlie Ross pointed to his experience in the State Legislature, saying: "My difference is my record of performance in the Legislature," and listed bills he had a part in creating and endorsements he had received.
• David Landrum told that audience: "Everything I've ever done has prepared me for what I'm doing now," and added that his business experience as founder of the financial company Primerica gave him a good understanding of economic development.
• Gregg Harper asked the audience: "In your heart of hearts, who do you really want representing you in congress?" Adding, "Go with your gut." He also mentioned that he stood out from the other candidates as "the only one to support personal retirement accounts for young people," and as the father of a special needs child who was devoted to giving "those families that are raising special needs children hope."
• Greg Hatcher said that he was a no strings attached candidate with no favors to repay and that he was "someone that voters can talk to and who will listen."
• Bill Marcy said: "I'm a conservative's conservative. Atilla the Hun is a nice guy as far as I'm concerned when it comes to military."
• James Broadwater said of his fellow candidates: "We are certainly all Republicans, but we are definitely not all the same," and said that he stood out by supporting amendments to the Constitution, which would ban abortion and gay marriage. He wants to abolish the IRS, and said he wants to remove illegal aliens in this country and replace them with "persecuted Christians" in foreign countries.
CottonMouth writes on the Landrum No-Vote Controversy, "I wouldn't vote for a Democrat who hadn't taken the effort to vote in recent elections and I suspect many Republicans will feel the same way."
WTOK - Congressional Candidates Debate in Meridian - WTOK-TV streamed the debate live on wtok.com and will broadcast it Thursday on our sister station, FOX Meridian.
The Meridian Star - MSU-Meridian debate highlights - Candidates spoke on various issues, from obesity to immigration, on many of which they expressed similar, though not identical views. Ross said that he would "wholeheartedly support the (Lauderdale County industrial park interchange) project," because, "It's a proper role for government to build transportation and infrastructure," adding that inadequate roads could put a halt to progress in economic development.
Harper spoke on the role of education in economic development, saying that, "It seems that the No Child Left Behind Act may not be the best solution to our problems," because it "leaves teachers spending the bulk of their time" on standardized testing. But the main idea he expressed on educational change was centered on community colleges, which he said he feels ought to be designed around workforce development. Without proper workforce development, he said, there will not be proper economic development.
Rounsaville praised the district's former, late U.S Rep. G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery, and said, when asked, that he would do all he could to support Mississippi State University in both Starkville and Meridian, and that he felt the college was special because of its engineering program. "Engineering is the wave of the future," he said, "as we expand into a more high-tech industry."
Landrum was asked a question on a subject many were curious to hear the answer to. After being previously accused by Rounsaville during a press conference Wednesday of failing to vote at all between the year of 2000 and 2007, Landrum was asked to clarify his voting record. He replied that the Madison County records showed his last voting date as November 2000 because he and his wife had "voted affidavit in Hinds County" as a result of clerical errors, and that they were later informed those clerical errors had caused their votes not to be counted.
Harper was asked about health care issues, to which he replied that though, "(Health care) costs are staggering," he is "absolutely opposed" to nationalized heatlh care because "it would devastate our healthcare facilities."
Rounsaville spoke on the issue of earmarking, saying that he was not completely opposed to it, but that he felt before making earmarks a Congressman would have to determine whether it was "pure pork" or for the public good.
Moderator Sid Salter took advantage of the opportunity to ask a question of all seven conservative, Republican candidates at once that many have been wondering: "What makes you the best Republican candidate in the race?"
Here are summaries of their answers:
• John Rounsaville said that though all the Republican candidates were similar on issues and values, he felt that his experience working under Chip Pickering and Haley Barbour gave him an edge.
• Charlie Ross pointed to his experience in the State Legislature, saying: "My difference is my record of performance in the Legislature," and listed bills he had a part in creating and endorsements he had received.
• David Landrum told that audience: "Everything I've ever done has prepared me for what I'm doing now," and added that his business experience as founder of the financial company Primerica gave him a good understanding of economic development.
• Gregg Harper asked the audience: "In your heart of hearts, who do you really want representing you in congress?" Adding, "Go with your gut." He also mentioned that he stood out from the other candidates as "the only one to support personal retirement accounts for young people," and as the father of a special needs child who was devoted to giving "those families that are raising special needs children hope."
• Greg Hatcher said that he was a no strings attached candidate with no favors to repay and that he was "someone that voters can talk to and who will listen."
• Bill Marcy said: "I'm a conservative's conservative. Atilla the Hun is a nice guy as far as I'm concerned when it comes to military."
• James Broadwater said of his fellow candidates: "We are certainly all Republicans, but we are definitely not all the same," and said that he stood out by supporting amendments to the Constitution, which would ban abortion and gay marriage. He wants to abolish the IRS, and said he wants to remove illegal aliens in this country and replace them with "persecuted Christians" in foreign countries.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Marcy In
WTOK - Marcy Running for Congress - Bill Marcy of Meridian is the latest candidate to join the race for third district congressman. Marcy's background is in law enforcement, with the military police and Chicago Police Department, and then in private security. He said national security is a focal point of his campaign. "Unless we feel that we're safe in our borders and overseas, nothing else counts," said Marcy. "What we also have to do is we have to protect our borders. After we protect our borders, we have to make sure government is big enough only to fulfill the obligations that the Constitution has. Unfortunately, we've kind of tried to be everything to all people. And we end up being nothing to anyone." In his position statement, Marcy said he supports a constitutional amendment to end abortion, favors a flat tax, and criticized passage of NAFTA, that he says took thousands of jobs away from Mississippi.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
2 Meridianites
Meridian Star - Two Meridianites to run for Pickering seat - "The newest additions to the mish-mash of candidates are Greg Hatcher (not to be confused with fellow candidate Gregg Harper), a Meridianite who is employed with his family's consulting business, and another Meridianite, Bill Marcy.
Hatcher announced his candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District Wednesday at the MSU Riley Center lobby in front of a small crowd of supporters. Though Hatcher has no previous experience working in politics, he does not feel his inexperience is a drawback. 'I'm hoping that somebody who's not really that political can go in there and maybe make a difference,' he said. Hatcher cited law and politics classes he had taken while in college at the University of Alabama as part of the experience that he feels makes him a qualified candidate, and added: 'I've done negotiating and I've also done group building and those kinds of things in my business and also in my personal life.'
Bill Marcy will announce his candidacy today at noon in front of the Lauderdale County courthouse. Marcy, a former police officer and military police platoon sergeant, said he is running because he's 'tired of sitting in the sidelines and watching people do the wrong things for the wrong reasons.' He is for a strong military, limited government, and supports a flat tax.
There are five other candidates for the Republican nomination: former Pickering aide John Rounsaville, of Madison; State Senator Charlie Ross, of Brandon; attorney Gregg Harper, of Madison; businessman David Landrum, of Brandon; and Southern Baptist minister James Broadwater, of Flowood. Rounsaville began his campaign early, while most of the other candidates have only recently begun hitting the campaign trail."
Hatcher announced his candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District Wednesday at the MSU Riley Center lobby in front of a small crowd of supporters. Though Hatcher has no previous experience working in politics, he does not feel his inexperience is a drawback. 'I'm hoping that somebody who's not really that political can go in there and maybe make a difference,' he said. Hatcher cited law and politics classes he had taken while in college at the University of Alabama as part of the experience that he feels makes him a qualified candidate, and added: 'I've done negotiating and I've also done group building and those kinds of things in my business and also in my personal life.'
Bill Marcy will announce his candidacy today at noon in front of the Lauderdale County courthouse. Marcy, a former police officer and military police platoon sergeant, said he is running because he's 'tired of sitting in the sidelines and watching people do the wrong things for the wrong reasons.' He is for a strong military, limited government, and supports a flat tax.
There are five other candidates for the Republican nomination: former Pickering aide John Rounsaville, of Madison; State Senator Charlie Ross, of Brandon; attorney Gregg Harper, of Madison; businessman David Landrum, of Brandon; and Southern Baptist minister James Broadwater, of Flowood. Rounsaville began his campaign early, while most of the other candidates have only recently begun hitting the campaign trail."
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