It seems that all the world and our Nation is focused on who will be come the presidential candidates. This topic is timely and relevant; however, I pose the question who is minding Mississippi and state like it. What a boon it was for the Democratic Party that Trent Lott resigned. That simple act created an opportunity on two fronts to unseat the Republican Party as the Senate leadership in Mississippi. With two senate races on the ballot in 2008, do we turn a bind eye at the gift that has been laid before us? We cannot miss this opportunity to shake loose the yoke of another 30 years of Republican leanings. To ignore Mississippi at this pivotal time would be sheer foolishness.
It was a strategic move by Trent Lott to resign from office, and why did he do that? He did that because he knew that Erik Fleming, a Democratic upstart, could command 36% of the vote -- outstanding results against an entrenched political icon. This margin, gained with a paltry $43,000, was a source of concern. Lott imagined that if Erik Fleming had better financial support from the Democratic Party he would have commanded a greater portion of the vote. He imagined that if any of his fellows ran in his place, that Senate seat would have truly been lost through the will of the people. Considering this, Lott opted for king making, forgetting that the people jealously guard the right of election. Now the possibility for Democrats to take Lott’s seat and unseat Thad Cochran is a real and tangible proposition. If Thune could take out Daschle, then isn’t it necessary to return the favor and take out Cochran in Mississippi?
With the prospect of a Black presidential candidate, the chance of an experience black candidate doing well in a bid for congress is tremendous. States like Mississippi need our attention. Democrats should not let plums rot on the tree and languish from lack of interest and support. Open up your eyes people, politics doesn’t start and end with the presidential race.
We can win two Senate seats in Mississippi if we spread a little cash. It doesn’t take much to win a Senate seat in Mississippi, if Erik Fleming was able to capture 36% of the vote running against Trent Lott with $43,000 imagine what would happen if we doubled or tripled that. So give, give to possibilities, give to a democratic change in Senate leadership, and give to Erik Fleming. Contributions can be made at the following link: http://actblue.com/...