Jackson Jambalaya

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.