Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Tate Reeves raises over $2 million.

The Tate Reeves campaign just issued the following press release. Mr. Reeves reported reported a monster haul of over $2 million. Very impressive and it will remain to be seen how much money Mr. Hewes raised. The press release states:

Mississippi Treasurer Tate Reeves, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, released his fund-raising figures for the first reporting period of the year today. The period covers January 1st through April 30th 2011. Campaign finance reports are due to the Secretary of State’s office by close of business today from all statewide campaigns.

In the four-month period, Reeves raised $724,126.42 and reported cash on hand of $2,100,473.21. Those figures set a record for a campaign for Lt. Governor in Mississippi, both for the amount of funds raised in the period and cash on
hand.

“I’m proud to say that we’ve now received contributions from all 82 counties in Mississippi, and our success is entirely due to the strong level of grassroots support we enjoy across the state. My wife Elee and I are grateful to the thousands of donors and volunteers from every corner of this state who are enthusiastically giving of their time, talets, prayers and hard earned money to help us win this election,” said Reeves.

The Reeves campaign’s cash on hand total represents more than the two candidates for Lt. Governor four years ago had on hand combined.

“I’ve been honored to serve Mississippians the last seven years as their state treasurer and as a watchdog for taxpayers. I hope to continue that role as Lt. Governor in order to lower our state’s debt burden, protect our credit rating, prioritize spending on education and public safety, and ensure that state government can become more efficient and transparent in spending our citizens’ hard earned tax dollars,” said Reeves.

Tate Reeves ended the day yesterday at his annual fundraiser at Bravo! Restaurant in Jackson, which raised more than $80,000, then started his day today at an event in Hernando at 6:45 a.m. He will speak to the Republican Women’s group in Columbus at Noon today before attending the funeral of Senator Jack Gordon in Okolona.



21 comments:

Anonymous said...

Strong.

Anonymous said...

Your intro and the presser say different things. You say $700K COH and $2M raised Jan-May. The presser says $2M COH and $700K raised Jan-May.

Anonymous said...

He'll need that kind of cash to gloss over the thin list of accomplishments as Treasurer.

Anonymous said...

In that context, then, what are the accomplishments of Billy Hewes in his two decades in the Legislature? How about a list?

Anonymous said...

No matter the comments left by the coasties from Hewes Central at Stewart, Snead, Hewes Insurance in downtown GP.....Billy does not have a chance. Not matter how many appearances he makes with Phil, its not going to cut it. Hewes has not "caught" Tate, nor will he. Billy Boy better post 850 to have a chance of making this a competitive race.

Anonymous said...

Considering how inexperienced Obama was and how wildly successful he has proven to be as a neophyte in office I'm sure a Lt. Gov with zero legislative experience will do just fine.

Anonymous said...

If the Redistricting goes awry, then the Lt. Governor's role is even more important, to offset the House. So ? is, who has that experience?

Anonymous said...

What has Obama done that is wildly successful? The economy is is the tank, unemployment is at 9%, the national deficit, no budget, etc. The only thing that he could claim credit/blame for is ObamaCare, and the majority of the people in this country don't want it. Oh yeah, he did produce a long form birth certificate after two years. Probably took him that long to make a decision on it, as he has a rough time making decisions as well.

Anonymous said...

2:19 The words "sarcasm" and "irony" aren't in your vocabulary, are they?

Anonymous said...

As a Rankin County resident and voter Tate just does not get it. Arrogant ignorance is what we see.

Anonymous said...

2:10,

So lets hand it to a person who was in the legislature that sent redistricting awry?

Amazing that some "stallwart" GOP/Conservatives do not question Phil and Billy Hewes leadership for this redistricting debacle....

Anonymous said...

And 4:11, I assume your use and distaste of "arrogant ignorance" implies that you will not be supporting Phil Bryant.

Anonymous said...

Say what you will about Tate , but the finance report speaks for itself. It also shows that hard work and widespread support pays off.

TrueBlue said...

Someone needs to look into Hewes inconsistent voting record over the past 20 years in the legislature...not sure we can stand that that kind of 'experienced leadership' in the future. Reeves is a true conservative with a consistent record and message. The choice for conservative voters is clear.

Rankinlawyer said...

Tate lacks the people skills and the experience to be effective in the very challenging job of LG. The GOP will be squandering a great opportunity if they elect him. It would be like starting Snead at QB when you could have started Favre instead.

Anonymous said...

The money says it all. If Billy's experience is what people want, then he should have 3 million on hand. Obviously that's not what people are looking for. I knew it was rankinlawyer who loaned Billy one of those 75k loans to allow Billy to at least save face.

Anonymous said...

Hewes and Tate are both nice guys and generally have the people skills to do the job. However, those skills are really not needed to run the legislature. A Lt Gov can hire any of many former legislators to do that work. They know the legislative process and know how to handle their former colleagues.

Anonymous said...

That approach would work well for Tater considering his non-existent legislative experience. Because, let's face it, Liz Welch runs the Treasury Office. Reeves just pretends to accomplish stuff.

Anonymous said...

Enough with the "non-legislative experience." We are talking about the Miss Legislature, not running Fedex.

Anonymous said...

It is completely understandable that Tater doesn't want to discuss the fact that he hasn't spent even a day as a member of the House or Senate and has no experience at all with regards to getting the people's business accomplished in either chamber.

The one silver lining is if elected Tater could join Steve Holland's weight loss group and get himself back on the path to good health.

Anonymous said...

All this money, to further personal egos and agendas, and poor people are losing their homes along the River. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Where the hell are society's priorities?



Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.