In Mississippi, the Political Hits Just Keep on Coming
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Add another item to the list of interesting political developments in Mississippi. Powerful Republican Sen. Trent Lott unexpectedly resigned. Then, Rep. Roger Wicker was appointed to succeed him, opening up Wicker's seat in the 1st District seat. Now, the race for Mississippi's 3rd district -- an open seat -- is taking shape.
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The recent wave of apologies from politicians has been remarkable in its frequency and sweep.
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JACKSON, Miss. - It might not have the hard bite of some other legislation, but a bill to designate the American alligator as Mississippi's state reptile is on its way to the governor.  The bill cleared the House 106-10 on Monday. It passed the Senate by a wide margin on Feb. 2.
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By Emily Wagster Pettus Associated Press  JACKSON - A Mississippi senator who's running for state auditor was listing his Capitol phone number on the "contact me" portion of his campaign Web site.  Sen.
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As the number of states allowing early voting soars, race for undecideds intensifies and the campaign rhythm shifts.
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STARKVILLE, Mississippi (Sports Network) - Jerious Norwood&#39;s 37-yard touchdown run with 32 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter lifted Mississippi State to a shocking 38-31 victory over 20th-ranked Florida.
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On the Democratic side, a potentially historic clash lies ahead. For the GOP, Michigan is the next test.
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Democratic Rep. Harold Ford is running even with Republican Bob Corker in Tennessee, while Democrat Jon Tester has edged ahead of Sen. Conrad Burns in Montana, according to polls released Sunday for some of the most contested Senate races.
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Louisiana, a state physically and economically damaged by Hurricane Katrina, could be a key political state this year -- something not lost on both Democratic campaigns as they drum up last-minute votes.
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In Missouri, a longtime bellwether, bragging rights are more important than delegates. And the Dems race is tightening
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The top two Democratic presidential contenders fought Sunday for the support of African-American voters in a place infamous for a bloody clash between voting rights protesters and police.
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A nonpartisan national group is trying to get a record number of voters to the polls this year. By JACKSON BAKER. MARION, Ark., Oct. 9 - A tour bus taking Chicago-area passengers to the casinos of Tunica, Miss
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STARKVILLE, Mississippi (Ticker) -- No. 19 Florida begins a road-heavy five-game stretch Saturday when it visit struggling Southeastern Conference foe Mississippi State.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Jerious Norwood's 37-yard touchdown run with 32 seconds remaining lifted Mississippi State to a 38-31 upset of the 20th-ranked Gators (4-3, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) yesterday.
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A county that switched this year from voter punch cards to an electronic scanner system still had hundreds of uncounted ballots Friday, holding up a congressional race and the balance of the state legislature.
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Political fires are still burning brightly ahead of this weekend's elections
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STARKVILLE, Miss. -- It will be different in November, when he makes the 90-mile journey east back to Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tougher, too. More difficult to control the emotions that he has kept in check for so long, since last December when opportunity and availability finally converged, making him a historic figure.