Two more Mississippi Democrats switch to Republican Party

BY: B. Keith Plunkett

Two more Mississippi Democrats made the switch to the Republican Party today at GOP Headquarters in Jackson brining the total number since 2009 to 53. State Representatives Russ Nowell of Louisville represents District 43, and Representative Margaret Rogers of New Albany represents District 14. The two were joined by gaggle of state officials.

Majority in Mississippi has a running tally of party switchers HERE.

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GOP Chairman Brad White is joined by Governor Barbour and dozens of
state officials to join Russ Nowell and Margaret Rogers to the Republican Party























State Rep. Russ Nowell of Louisville is flanked by Governor Barbour, Rep. Scott Bounds,
Rep. Margaret Rogers, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann and other state officials
as he announces his switch to the Republican Party.



Rep. Russ Nowell



State Rep. Margaret Rogers of New Albany with Governor Barbour, Secretary
of State Delbert Hosemann, Chairman Brad White, and Rep. Russ Nowell.



Governor Barbour welcomes Rep. Margaret Rogers and Rep. Russ Nowell
to the Mississippi Republican Party

Barbour's Last State of the State in Pictures

BY: B. Keith Plunkett

Prognosticators, Politico's and Pundits have already begun to break down Governor Haley Barbour's final State of the State Address given last night. You can check out Majority in Mississippi to view a transcript of the Guv's speech. Follow this LINK to see the transcript of the Democrat response. And, you can view the entire MPB coverage of the event HERE.

I won't attempt to add another layer to those who have started breaking it all down to tell you what you thought you heard. Instead I'll offer a few visual aids.

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Enjoy.



Congressman Gregg Harper arrived on the House Floor
early to talk to Lawmakers.



Speaker Billy McCoy brings the House to order.



Lt. Governor Phil Bryant and President Pro-Tempore Billy
Hewes welcome First Lady Marsha Barbour.




















Speaker McCoy welcomes Governor Barbour to the floor of
the House.

















The Governor received a warm welcom from the joint session of the
Mississippi State Legislature.



Lt. Governor Bryant, a gubernatorial hopeful, and Senator Billy
Hewes who is looking to replace him as head of the Senate.

Barbour was at times sentimental about his time in the Governor's Mansion.

  

Members of the Legislative Black Caucus sat on their hands for much of the
Governor's speech. But, rose in agreement when Barbour called for a
plan to build a Civil Rights Museum in Jackson.



Senator Giles Ward, Representative Scott Bounds and other
legislator's listen intently to the Governor's speech.

 

Madison Representative Rita Martinson