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2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage


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    from 2019 MS Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
  • Bill Waller (18) Mississippi Republican Gubernatorial candidate
  • Jim Hood (31) Mississippi Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
  • Phil Bryant (3) Mississippi Republican Governor
  • Robert Foster (41) Mississippi Republican challenger for Governor
  • Ronnie Musgrove (1) Mississippi Former Democratic Governor (2000-2003)
  • Tate Reeves (18) Mississippi Republican candidate for governor
  • Trent Lott (1) Mississippi Republican candidate for governor
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    Mississippi 2019 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • MississippiToday.org, "Waller cites 'common sense' in also not meeting with women alone," by Larrison Campbell, July 15, 2019
  • MississippiToday.org, "'We've built an army': Tate Reeves," by Adam Ganucheau, July 15, 2019
  • CNN.com, "Mississippi gubernatorial candidate stands by refusal to allow female reporter to interview him alone," by Devan Cole. 7/11/2019
  • Washington Examiner, "Foster's refusal to work with a female reporter was sexist," by Madeline Fry, July 11, 2019
  • Jackson Clarion-Ledger, "Unsealed documents show how drug companies coordinated price-fixing, AG says," by Giacom Bologna, 6/26/2019
  • Mississippi Today, "Hood long railed against Mississippi's mental health system. Now, he must defend it in court," by Larrison Campbell, 6/3/2019
  • Mississippi Today, "Jim Hood draws rebuke from the right and the left on abortion," by Adam Ganucheau, May 22, 2019
  • WJTV.com, "Jim Hood talks criminal justice, economy, infrastructure and healthcare at USM town hall," by Gerald Harris, 4/17/2019
  • The Meridian Star, "Jim Hood focuses on mental health, healthcare in gubernatorial run," by Whitney Downward, 4/12/2019
  • News Mississippi (NewsMS.FM), "GOP candidates Foster, Waller debate," by Alex Paton, April 3, 2019
  • Y'all Politics, "AG Hood Delivers $40 Million to State Funds from BP Payment," by Sarah Ulmer, 4/3/2019
  • Mississippi Clarion Ledger, "Waller, Foster talk roads & Medicaid expansion in first debate", by Luke Ramseth, April 2, 2019
  • Mississippi Business Journal, "Waller & Foster advocate teacher pay & health access in GOP debate," April 2019
  • Tupelo Daily Journal, "Waller touts vision for state's future," by Caleb Bedillion, Mar. 26, 2019
  • Daily Times Leader, "Waller: Reeves not 'good alternative' for governor," by Steve Rogers, March 6, 2019
  • YallPolitics.com, "Republican candidate Waller has voting history in last three statewide Democrat primaries," by Jay E. Hughes, March 1, 2019
  • Biloxi Sun-Herald, "Hood could win governor's race and not be seated," by Bobby Harrison, February 04, 2019
  • Mississippi Today, "Capitol leaders showed active interest in AG ruling on retirees," by Bobby Harrison & Eric Shelton, March 14, 2019
  • Tupelo Daily Journal, "Waller talks policy views during Tupelo stop," by Caleb Bedillion, Mar. 12, 2019
  • U.S. News & World Report, "Mississippi Pension System Set to Update Rule," Feb. 12, 2019
  • Jackson Free Press, "Beyond Angry Tweets: Robert Foster on Why He is Running for Governor," by Ashton Pittman, Feb. 6, 2019
  • Mississippi Clarion Ledger, "Foster supports version of Medicaid expansion", by Luke Ramseth, Jan. 8, 2019
  • The Clarion-Ledger, "Jim Hood Jabs at Tate Reeves at Hobnob", by Luke Ramseth, Nov. 1, 2018
  • DeSoto Times Tribune, "Foster announces run for governor," by Bob Bakken, December 12, 2018
  • Jackson Free Press, "Hard-right Conservative 'Farmer Bob' to Announce," by Ashton Pittman, December 10, 2018
  • Jackson Free Press, "Jim Hood: Retirees Could Serve at Capitol Without Pension Hit," December 4, 2018
  • DailyKos.com, "Jim Crow law could cost Dems Mississippi election even if they win more votes," by Stephen Wolf, October 05, 2018
  • Mississippi Today, "Jim Hood Launches Campaign For Governor," by Adam Ganucheau. October 3, 2018
  • Mississippi Today, "Jim Hood, Mississippi�s only statewide Democrat, to announce governor bid," by A.Ganucheau , L.Campbell & B.Harrison, Oct. 1, 2018
  • Today In Mississippi, "Talking with 'Today': Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves," March 11, 2018
  • Mississippi Today, "5 takeaways from Senate infrastructure proposal," by Adam Ganucheau, Feb. 20, 2018
  • Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, "Reeves easily tops statewide campaign fundraising", Feb 3, 2018
  • Mississippi Today, "Attorney general steers clear of DACA immigration lawsuit," by R.L.Nave, Sept. 7. 2017
  • Jackson Free Press, "Politicking Over Mental-Health Care," by Arielle Dreher, July 27, 2017
  • Clarion-Ledger, "Mississippi sets tone as opioid drugmakers face rising tide of lawsuits," by Jerry Mitchell, June 10, 2017
  • Jackson Free Press, "Solar Power: A Mississippian's Guide," by Arielle Dreher, 5/4/2017
  • Legal Newsline, "Miss. AG sues pharma companies over allegedly unapproved drugs," by Jessica Karmasek, May 2, 2017
  • ARS Technica, "Mississippi AG Jim Hood sues Google--again," by Joe Mullin, 1/18/2017
  • Mississippi Today, "Blue Lives Matter,' immigration bills get Reeves' support," by R. L. Nave, Jan. 9, 2017
  • Mississippi Today, "Federal judge blocks HB 1523," by Larrison Campbell, June 30, 2016
  • The Clarion-Ledger, "Trent Lott for governor, 2019?", by Geoff Pender, May 9, 2015
  • GulfLive.com, "Reeves announces $400 million tax relief plan," by Warren Kulo, Feb. 10, 2015
  • Mississippi Public Broadcasting, "Hood disagrees with gay marriage ban but will defend in court," by Jeffrey Hess, Dec 03, 2014
  • Mississippi Business Journal, "VW's incentives over company's stance on union vote," by Ted Carter, Feb. 13, 2014
  • NRA Institute for Legislative Action, "Hood Opines that Enhanced Licensees May Carry on Educational Property," Oct. 4, 2013

 OnTheIssues.org excerpts:  (click on issues for details)
Abortion
    Bill Waller: Pro-life; and healthcare is a right-to-life issue.
    Robert Foster: Protect all innocent life, including unborn children.
Budget & Economy
    Tate Reeves: As treasurer, decried state's reliance on borrowing money.
    Jim Hood: State economy is not moving; we've got to drain the swamp.
Civil Rights
    Robert Foster: Being discriminated against is part of our free society.
    Robert Foster: Denying services to gays different than denying to blacks.
    Robert Foster: 2015: Never heard anyone being offended by our state flag.
    Jim Hood: Help marginalized communities, like Jesus taught.
    Jim Hood: Personally opposes gay marriage ban, but defends it as AG.
    Phil Bryant: Banning same-sex marriage is good policy.
Corporations
    Jim Hood: Invest in small business to turn around MS economy.
    Bill Waller: Level playing field on taxes, to avoid special company deals.
    Robert Foster: Cut the franchise tax; it's a regressive tax on businesses.
    Robert Foster: Let businesses deny service to gays for religious reasons.
    Jim Hood: Watchdog over corporate wrong-doers.
    Robert Foster: A tax on business means a tax on job creation.
    Jim Hood: Criticizes tax give-aways to out-of-state corporations.
    Tate Reeves: Government shouldn't pick winners and losers.
Crime
    Robert Foster: Help nonviolent offenders; often a better solution.
    Bill Waller: Inmates need a passage back into society.
    Robert Foster: Police officers don't shoot at people unless they need to.
    Robert Foster: People have to respect police officers and answer questions.
    Robert Foster: Reduce recidivism by differentiating non-violent offenders.
    Tate Reeves: Blue Lives Matter: public safety workers in protected class.
Drugs
    Robert Foster: We can't punish someone out of addiction.
    Robert Foster: Full-on prohibition of drugs does not work.
    Jim Hood: Sue opioid manufacturers for deceptive practices.
    Phil Bryant: More drug testing for unemployment insurance applicants.
Education
    Tate Reeves: $2 million for a private school vouchers.
    Bill Waller: Pay raise for good teachers & to attract new ones.
    Jim Hood: Increase teacher pay until state reaches regional average.
    Jim Hood: Keep students here by keeping college debt down.
    Robert Foster: Make pay raise for teachers a priority in Jackson.
    Bill Waller: Community colleges teach job skills at high schools.
    Robert Foster: Too much emphasis on trying to send every kid to college.
    Robert Foster: No free community college; focus on vo-tech.
    Jim Hood: Statewide, universal, public pre-kindergarten program.
    Robert Foster: School choice has its place, but we must be very careful.
    Robert Foster: Allow autonomy for school districts to experiment.
    Robert Foster: Why build duplicate private schools and public schools?
    Tate Reeves: Public charter schools in failing districts.
Energy & Oil
    Bill Waller: Gas tax to sustainably fund roads & bridges.
    Tate Reeves: Developing rural areas could provide viable energy resources.
    Jim Hood: Consumer guide on solar power panels and tax breaks.
Environment
    Robert Foster: Stand with farmers; fight EPA over-regulation.
    Jim Hood: BP spill continues to harm coast's environment and economy.
    Jim Hood: Provide relief & protection after oil spills & hurricanes.
Families & Children
    Bill Waller: Follows "Billy Graham rule": never alone with a woman.
    Jim Hood: No "Billy Graham rule": Treat female journalists the same.
    Tate Reeves: No "Billy Graham rule": Treat female journalists the same.
    Robert Foster: I made a vow to my wife to not be alone with another woman.
    Robert Foster: Refused ride-along with lone female reporter.
    Tate Reeves: Creating family-friendly environment was a platform priority.
Free Trade
    Robert Foster: Support tariffs on China; assist farmers when hurt by them.
Government Reform
    Robert Foster: Power corrupts all men; long-time candidates owe many favors.
    Jim Hood: Apply "Open Records Act" to state legislative email.
    Tate Reeves: Emails with PERS revealed by public records request.
    Robert Foster: Enact sunset legislation; roll back rules and regulations.
    Jim Hood: Let retired teachers keep pensions AND serve in legislature.
Gun Control
    Robert Foster: Second amendment is final check & balance in Constitution.
    Tate Reeves: Pro-gun rights; lowered barriers to concealed carry.
    Jim Hood: Guns ok on school property, with enhanced license.
Health Care
    Jim Hood: Uncovered industry-wide plan to inflate drug prices.
    Bill Waller: More accessible, quality health care to address crisis.
    Bill Waller: Work with federal government to expand Medicaid in MS.
    Robert Foster: Work with federal government to expand Medicaid in MS.
    Bill Waller: Address uncompensated care at rural hospitals.
    Robert Foster: Everyone has access to healthcare; issue is affordability.
    Bill Waller: Consider some form of Medicaid expansion in MS.
    Robert Foster: Consider some form of Medicaid expansion.
    Robert Foster: Reform Medicaid to cover 300,000 more Mississippians.
    Robert Foster: ObamaCare is bad policy, but let's get Mississippi our share.
    Robert Foster: Expand Medicaid with contribution of monthly fee.
    Jim Hood: Accept federal dollars to help struggling rural hospitals.
    Robert Foster: Reform our monopolistic Certificate of Need laws.
    Jim Hood: Sue drug companies for over-charging Medicaid.
    Tate Reeves: Let's find solutions instead of over-institutionalizing.
Homeland Security
    Bill Waller: Served in Army National Guard & then on state Supreme Court.
    Tate Reeves: Honor Vietnam Veteran's service with 50th anniversary book.
Immigration
    Robert Foster: Liberal governors ignore federal immigration law.
    Bill Waller: National Guard is reasonable for border security.
    Robert Foster: No sanctuary: report illegal criminals.
    Jim Hood: Stay out of DACA fights; it's a federal issue.
    Tate Reeves: Supports law enforcement inquiry into immigration status.
Jobs
    Tate Reeves: Protect manufacturers from unfair union negotiating tactics.
Principles & Values
    Tate Reeves: AdWatch: defend "In God We Trust" on new car tag.
    Tate Reeves: Mississippi is headed in the right direction.
    Bill Waller: Service to God, to family, to state and country.
    Robert Foster: Conservative outsider; aligned with Trump on social media.
    Bill Waller: I'm a Republican; but voting in Democratic primaries ok.
    Jim Hood: 1890s election law designed to disenfranchise blacks.
    Ronnie Musgrove: 1999: elected by state House vote, after plurality win.
    Jim Hood: 1890 law requires winning majority AND state House districts.
    Jim Hood: End self-dealing in Jackson.
    Phil Bryant: Created Imagine Mississippi PAC for post-term-limit career.
    Trent Lott: Led the Singing Senators, and started Seersucker Thursdays.
Social Security
    Jim Hood: Let public employees run for office & still draw pensions.
    Jim Hood: Encourage more state retirees to run for state legislature.
Tax Reform
    Jim Hood: Tax cuts to wealthy caused mental health budget cuts.
    Robert Foster: Eliminate Mississippi's personal income tax.
    Robert Foster: Sales taxes are best; poor pay more but are taken care of.
    Robert Foster: Excise and sales tax, rather than income and property tax.
    Tate Reeves: Reduce taxes to help small business.
Technology
    Bill Waller: More funds to take care of our crumbling roads and bridges.
    Robert Foster: Resist flashy projects, but must do critical infrastructure.
    Bill Waller: Fixing roads and bridges so far? A raindrop in a puddle.
    Robert Foster: Gas tax instead of income tax, for infrastructure.
    Bill Waller: Tax swap to fund infrastructure.
    Jim Hood: We need to get back to swinging hammers and building bridges.
    Jim Hood: Put some money where your mouth is on infrastructure.
    Jim Hood: Focused Attorney General's office on cybercrime.
    Tate Reeves: Diverting $600M to Strategic Infrastructure Investment Fund.
    Jim Hood: Sued Google for data mining & marketing student information.


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  • Bill Waller Mississippi Republican Gubernatorial candidate
  • Jim Hood Mississippi Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
  • Phil Bryant Mississippi Republican Governor
  • Robert Foster Mississippi Republican challenger for Governor
  • Ronnie Musgrove Mississippi Former Democratic Governor (2000-2003)
  • Tate Reeves Mississippi Republican candidate for governor
  • Trent Lott Mississippi Republican candidate for governor

The above quotations are from 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage. Next election 2023; Former gubernatorial races:
2019 Mississippi gubernatorial debate:
Phil Bryant(R,term-limited)
vs.Robert Foster(R)
vs.Jim Hood(D)
vs.Tate Reeves(R)
vs.William L. Waller Jr.(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2015 MS debate coverage
Phil Bryant
Robert Gray (D, won August 2015 primary)
Vicki Slater (D, lost August 2015 primary)

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