Monday, June 21, 2010

Election rumors thread

Ok, it's time for the silly season to begin. Next year is an election year, THE election year. That means the silly season begins now. Alliances are formed, deals are made and everyone scrambles to see who is running before they throw their hats in the ring. What are some of the rumors?

Supposedly Tim Johnson is reexamining his decision not to run for re-election. That means you folks in Madison County might get four more years of Elvis. Word on the street is he's been mending fences over the last few weeks as he ponders this weighty decision. Another rumor is former Madison Alderman John Howland is looking at a run for the same seat as well. Billy Redd, John Howland, Tim Johnson. Please let this happen. Please make this happen. It would be FUN to cover. I wonder if Tim would let us live-mike him and do a reality show.

Ridgeland Alderman Gerald Steen is rumored to be running for D.I. Smith's seat on the Madison County Board of Supervisors. He would be a tough opponent. Incumbent in the same district with a little machine already in place against someone who has never campaigned before.

While we are in Madison County, another rumor is circulating: Rudy will climb back in the ring for a rematch against Dick Hall. An old curmudgeon and a young bull going at it. Should be interesting. Of course, the accompanying rumor is also if he wins, young Rudy will push for Elvis to be the new Executive Director.

Delbert running for Governor? Who knows. Greenville Mayor Heather McTeer-Hudson is supposed to be throwing her hat in the ring as well. Hear there are five guys looking at running for AgCommish. Another rumor is Stacy is looking at a run for Lieutenant Governor. If he does, maybe the Kingfish should run for his seat. The Kingfish as State Auditor. Does anyone think I wouldn't have fun with that job?

Back to Lieutenant Governor. Billy Hewes, Stacy and Tate Reeves. If Reeves runs, that leaves the Treasurer spot open. Here are those rumored to be interested in the position:
R-Senator Joey Fillingane(Hattiesburg), Senator Buck Clarke (Hollandale), Roger Davis (Jackson investment advisor), David Landrum (Madison).

If Stacy runs for LG, these guys are mentioned as potential candidates in that race: Knox Ross (Pelahatchie mayor), Senator Buck Clarke(Hollandale), Rep. Sam Mims(McComb), while the Democrats are still looking for a candidate.

Now for Attorney General. Rumor was floating around a while back Rankin/Madison District Attorney Michael Guest was interested, but now the rumor mill has thrown out Steve Simpson, the current Public Safety Commissioner against Democrat Jim Hood.

As for Weill's seat, the dominoes are interesting. Lobbyist Quentin Whitwell is looking at running as well as former Melton lackey Marcus Ward, Reginald Harrion and former candidate Jonathan Jones. That is of course, if Mr. Weill is elected to the bench. I must state these are all rumors and nothing is confirmed.

Then there is Mac. Rumors still float around he was going to run for Lieutenant Governor. Even heard one that he was interested in Hall's seat. Oh, Rudy, Hall, and Mac, THAT would be fun to watch. However, I don't believe it and never have. While I am talking about Mac, let's talk about Mac's favorite person, District Attorney Robert Smith. Huggie Bear tells me he will be running for re-election and Faye's interest has cooled. Once again, these are rumors, nothing more, nothing less. We are just having some fun on JJ. Tablogging at its finest.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

A Warnock v. Hall rematch? Is Warnock high? Does he really want his "private" engineering business practices open to public debate? On second thought, bring it on. Maybe we'll finally get some real answers, but probably not. Warnock attended and graduated with honors from the Jim Hood School of Double Talk.

Anonymous said...

I am a conservative republican, but I wouldn't vote for Stacy Pickering if he was running against Osama Bin Laden. Pickering is one rude, pompous, arrogant, better-than-you, high-and-mighty, lying, politician.

Kingfish said...

There are two groups that need to be thoroughly investigated in this area but he won't don't it because they are Republicans and he needs their support.

Anonymous said...

I am a resident of District two, and if Tim Johnson thinks he can deceive the voters who live around me he is loony crazy. He has been a disgrace to Madison County. The FBI should start putting two and two together soon.

Anonymous said...

Elivs for dog-catcher !

Anonymous said...

Russ Latino will make a great state treasurer.

Anonymous said...

Landrum? You mean the Landrum who lied about voting, and then said that it was the Circuit Clerk's fault that no one could find his non-existent vote?

Bwahahahahahahahahahaaaaa.

Anonymous said...

Russ Latino??? I think not.

Anonymous said...

Why not pray tell?

Anonymous said...

I think Russ Latino would be a good choice for treasurer

Anonymous said...

Who is Russ Latino??

Also, Weill needs to WIN his judge's race before folks start talking about his seat. Regardless of what some think, that race is not a slam dunk for Weill.

Anonymous said...

Russ Latino???

Ironghost said...

I can't wait to see why Miss Mary is putting Rudy back up for Highway Commish. She really wants her interchanges, I guess.

Anonymous said...

Russ Latino is a lawyer and radio host from Jackson. He is a Tea party favorite and a decent guy. He has the right viewpoint to win, but two things will hurt him. His name is Latino and few know it. He will need to raise a lot of money.

Anonymous said...

Is Jay Bishop running for the TAx collector in Rankin County?



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