Tuesday, April 5, 2011

FOOD FIGHT!!! (of the state government variety)

Well, Speaker McCoy just sent very nice letters to Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant and Governor Haley Barbour over this post appeared on Cottonmouth:

"This afternoon in a closed door meeting of Republican Senators, Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant told the crowd that 5th Circuit Chief Judge Edith Jones would "take care of" legislative Republicans because Gov. Haley Barbour handled her nomination to the 5th Circuit when he was in the Reagan White House. Bryant went on to regale the caucus with his opinion that Chief Judge Jones would likely appoint Judge Leslie Southwick as the judge from the 5th Circuit, and that if that happened, "Democrats would come to us looking for a deal."

The Lt. Gov. hasn't been to law school, of course, so he may not be aware of the ethical standards to which judges are held. But he ought to know that he just impugned the credibility of not one, but two federal circuit court judges. And he ought to take it back. Immediately
."

Mr. McCoy sent this letter to the Lieutenant Governor:

"Dear Lt. Governor Bryant:

I read with interest an Internet post Monday night following a meeting between Republican state senators and yourself. The post quoted you as telling the crowd that the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, would “take care of” legislative Republicans in the redistricting lawsuit because Governor Barbour had handled her nomination to the 5th Circuit when he worked in the Reagan White House.

Did you make these comments or say anything implying that the Chief Judge likely would appoint a judge favorable to Republican interests? Did you make any comments about the relationship between the Chief Judge and Governor would affect her actions in selecting the panel in the case?

That Internet post was disturbing for several reasons. Judicial integrity and judicial independence have been brought into question by these comments and their references to Governor Barbour’s relationship with the Chief Judge. Please let us hear from you at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
William J. McCoy
"

and this one to Governor Barbour:

"Dear Governor Barbour:

I read with interest an Internet post Monday night following a meeting between Republican state senators and Lt. Governor Phil Bryant. The post quoted the Lt. Governor as telling the crowd that the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, would “take care of” legislative Republicans in the redistricting lawsuit because you had handled her nomination to the 5th Circuit when you worked in the Reagan White House. That Internet post was disturbing for several reasons.

I am writing to inquire if you have spoken with the Chief Judge about the legislative redistricting lawsuit. Judicial independence and the appearance of fairness have been brought into question by these comments and their reference to your relationship with the Chief Judge. Also, please tell us why the Lt. Governor would make these allegations regarding you and the Chief Judge. Please let us hear from you at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
William J. McCoy
"


Wonderful. Just wonderful. And you thought I was too hard on Mr. Bryant in my earlier post.

44 comments:

KaptKangaroo said...

Hand me the popcorn!

Bill Dees said...

Geez! I can't tell who's more stupid - Mississippi democrats or Mississippi republicans. I think I'll move to Arkansas.

Anonymous said...

You ain't nowhere near the drooling partisan KF that Eichelberger has become. He makes Ladd look like an actual journalist.

Grady said...

I'm bringing the Matilda

Anonymous said...

Do you think Phil was dumb enough to actually make these comments? And if so, I wonder who went public.

Anonymous said...

What about the one about "I'd put the Capital on wheels, if I could"

Anonymous said...

To 3:45 -- yes.

Anonymous said...

True story or not it was a stupid move by Matt. Most of the attorneys who know him in my firm are openly questioning his smarts on this.

Anonymous said...

To 3:45, yes Phil is 'dumb enough' to make these - or other - comments. That doesn't mean I necessarily believe that he made them; that would require me believing that he was smart enough to figure out such a scenario.

Worse, he is 'dumb enough' to actually believe the scenario. Still, I don't necessarily buy into the fact that he made such a comment.

And I say all this while being (currently) a supporter of Phil's.

But who I find even dumber is McCoy, for him to write these two letters and 'demand' a reply. He is responding to an internet post - from someone that doesn't put their name on the post. Its a RUMOR, Mr. Speaker. Until you have something more than an internet blog's statement, I wouldn't be writing letters to the Lt Gov and the Gov demanding a response. And even if Phil may have made such a statement, if it was only 'his belief' then why would McCoy demand a response from the Governor. Not even Cottonmouth has implied that HRB has anything to do with this molehill.

Anonymous said...

Mush-Mouth McCoy vs. Pheathered-Phro Phil...it would be entertaining if it didn't prove what a sad shape we are in.

Anonymous said...

Instead of carefully milking the source on a continuing basis for inside information to benefit the Democrats Cottonmouth gets a big woody going and announces to Bryant that he's got a leaker in his circle.

Way to go Cottonmouth. Dumbshit.

Anonymous said...

@3:56 'it was a stupid move by Matt.' I'm coming late to the dance, but what does Matt have to do with this one? Trying to catch up.

Kingfish said...

I saw the post last night. Thought it was cute, raised my eyebrows, but wasn't going to post as you are right, its an internet rumor type post but when McCoy sends out letters, well, different story. Wish I got that kind of notice from such a personage.

Anonymous said...

Matt Eichelberger = Cottonmouth

Rebekah said...

This is stupid...
You can't believe everything you read or hear

Anonymous said...

Are we not sure all parties involved came from the same family tree, yelling I heard it while swinging from the grapevine. Now who smoked the dope while his friend swigged from the jug while getting a lap dance.

Anonymous said...

I read on the internet a UFO was reported up in Rienzi, near the McCoy farm , about the same time there bigfoot sightings in the same area.

Anonymous said...

Matt is my favorite Democrat. Period.

Anderson said...

I'm too slow-witted to grasp why attorneys would question Eichelberger's judgment or whatever. He was scrupulous in rejecting the notion that Edith Jones, for instance, could ever be swayed in a Republican direction ....

And any judge who *would* take offense at his sounding like a Democrat, well, that train left a long time ago.

Anonymous said...

Common now, you really think that a worm farmer reads them high-falootin' blogs. I know for a fact theys only get that innernet in Rienzi on Thursday's cuz that's when the truck delivers it. I tried it once, but couldn't figure out that ganglion of wires.

JB

Anonymous said...

Them folks on that ole MSNBC station are actually freak'n out. Their eyes are rolling back upon their heads.

I want to join one of them Yankee Wisconsin Unions.

I learned that at the Narcotics training prevention unit up in Rienzi, Mis'sippi.

Anonymous said...

Phil Bryant is the perfect example of The Peter Principle.

Anonymous said...

I never really liked Phil, (although I have always voted republican). Something just didn't seem right, then when the tordado hit Yazoo City last year and he called 97.3 said, "I'm headed to Yazoo City with my chainsaw". That was it for me, he was campaigning at those poor folks expense. Of course I am sure he never used that chainsaw, if he even had one.

Anonymous said...

It's never Phil's fault

Anonymous said...

Yes and remember his comment made on the Gulf Coast after the oil spill, to the effect that he didn't smell any oil except maybe from some lawnmowers...

Anderson said...

I find it very difficult to believe that Eichelberger simply made stuff up. Some Repub opponent of Bryant's surely told E. something.

Now, whether that Repub was shading the truth, who knows.

But it defies good sense that Bryant would say such things to a mixed group of Repubs, as if he imagined he was already the GOP nominee.

Of course, that is precisely the issue: Bryant's good sense.

Anonymous said...

The Clarion Ledger corroborates Cottonmouth's blog entry.

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Anonymous said...

Sorry. If anything the C-L refutes key accusations Matt Eichelberger made and draws into question his own veracity and credibility.

Anonymous said...

It never ceases to amaze me when political party loyalists complain privately or anonymously that they know one of their own is incompetent and/or corrupt, but then say they vote for him anyway.

These same folks also complain bitterly about how wasteful and bad government is. Well...DUH.

Perhaps if the political parties would clean their own houses first, a task they are more likely to accomplish, they would find that competent elected officials with integrity do a better job!

At least , partisans stop rationalizing your poor candidates as " better than the alternative" when what's really going on is hoping with your party in power YOU will benefit. This ain't about " good government", it's about power. If it weren't , we'd have good government as your party wouldn't certify and certainly not support some of these losers.

Anonymous said...

FWIW I saw my first Dave Dennis For Governor bumper sticker in Madison yesterday. Looks like a campaign has moved into gear.

Anonymous said...

I urge people of Mississippi to look at Dave Dennis for Governor. He wants to run the government like a business i.e., don't spend more than you take in. He is not a career politician and seems to be pretty level headed. And doesn't seem to be a good ol' boy. Is that actually possible in MS?

Anonymous said...

I really hope that people are paying attention to Phil's actions. There seems to be a pattern here. What will the Republicans do without Haley? This state seriously needs someone smarter than Phil Bryant. I don't know who that is yet, but there has to be someone better.

stilettoGOP said...

9:14, yep. I have a Dave Dennis yard sign on my street already. I thought, that's a hard core fan. Kind of early.

Pot Meet Eichelberger said...

Matt out of both sides of his ...

Snowden refuses to reveal what lawyers GOP House members have spoken to
6 minutes ago via Echofon

Cotton Mouth

Anonymous said...

Dave Dennis is a JOKE

Anonymous said...

Dave Dennis is a joke? Would you rather Dave Dennis run your business or Phil Bryant? Honest question.

Anonymous said...

Dave Dennis is by far the better candidate in my opinion, but I'm not sure he's getting the message to enough people.

Anonymous said...

12:34 curious why you say that... or are you PB in disguise???

Anonymous said...

1:46, I thought the same thing...or at least one of his cronies.

I had a conversation with Phil at a grand opening event a few months ago, and after about 5 minutes I started counting his "I"s. About 25. It is all about Phil. I actually left the conversation first.

Anonymous said...

Had a conversation with Dave Dennis at the Newt Gingrich dinner, he really is a JOKE

Anonymous said...

The joke is the rube, redneck PB. Better raise a lot of money in those $5/plate catfish Rankin County redneck fundraisers.

Gary Rhoades will make a PERFECT MC.

UNFORTUNATELY, THE FINAL JOKE WILL PROBABLY BE ON THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

Anonymous said...

7:30, go F yourself. You have yet to back up any of your JOKE comments. I am certain you must be from PB's camp.

KaptKangaroo said...

I am worried.

Haley is a one of a kind policy leader.

Questions are:
1. Is Phil the guy to take his place?
2. Who the heck is Dave Dennis?
3. Why would any candidate run as a Democrat?
4. Is MS in a situation where the R leadership is thin?

Anonymous said...

If you are worried Kappy stay the hell home and hide in your closet until the storm passes.


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