Jackson Jambalaya

re-election or another office? this is a very strange press release.

Lt. Governor run?

He’s running for treasurer. Good job for a “do nothing but follow orders of Little Tater” republican. This state wants to stay dead last. So tired.

Waste of time and money on his part. He's a nice person, but what can he point to that he has done that made any difference in Hollandale, the Delta, and Mississippi?

As with Feel's appointment of a District Attorney in Madison/Rankin....never heard of Buck Clark and neither has anybody else outside his family and the legislative members.

Buck and Bubba....two of a kind.

More palaver from the likes of @4:29 who would be better off spending their time asking hard questions of Democrats in Mississippi as to why they aren't winning elections.

Who???? He’d have a better chance if his last name was that of a local department store like Dillard, Belk or M......

light WEIGHT! LAP dog!

I know this man, and he is top notch. Therefore, he probably doesn't have much of a chance for whatever he is running for. Actually, I hope he runs for Lt. Gov. (which is very powerful in this state) and hope he wins. He is not doing this for his "Ego". thx

There are no two words more telling than “political future”. I want to throw up.

Buck is a great guy and wish him well. Much more qualified and respected than the other names I have heard that are going to run.

If you don't know Buck you ought to get to know him.

I believe Clarke is a CPA and wanted the auditor job. I'd support him if he ran for auditor, but I suppose Phil is desperately trying to protect the wunderkind and will coax him toward something else.

5:43 The same can be said of your buddy BENNIE !! At least BENNIE is supposedly in a position to affect the political outcomes of folks in the Delta. What the hell has he done for the poor folks in the Delta? SAY MY NAME!

I agree with 5:43 Nice guy but has done absolutely nothing for the Delta which is where he resides and the people he represents

I've known Buck for many years......there are very few who understand the finances of State government as well as he does. To have someone that knowledgeable in a key office would be a real plus for the State.

I don't think a picture of him being taken away by ambulance will play well.

https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2018/03/22/senate-appropriations-chair-clarke-taken-capitol-ambulance/449120002/

Since today is the early signing date for college football, he is announcing where he will play college ball.

Wait... a candidacy announcement?

Maybe I'm confused, but... when I first read this I assumed it was a retirement announcement?

How old is Buck Clarke?

I'm sorry, but at some point we need to pass the torch...

Didn't he play on Hee Haw and just passed away? "Picking and Grinnin'-with Buck Clark and Roy Owens."

State Treasurer. Buck is a very good finance guy - he is a CPA with a lot of large Delta farmers for clients. He is also a great guy personally - hope that comes through in a statewide campaign. Plus, I believe he has one of the largest Senate districts in the state. Could be the largest - his district runs from Cleveland to just north of the Reunion subdivision in Madison County. Not sure what will happen to that district after 2020 census.

The loser commenters on this site make me laugh. Not a single one of you have the balls , or vag, to run for office and be put up in front of the public for scrutiny. Yet, you sit in your basement or at your cube at work, for those that are still gainfully employed, and act like little snipers making digs at people you don't even know or make assumptions as to why they are running for office or who TOLD them to run for an office. I can assure you nobody runs for a statewide office because Phil or Tate tells them to do so. That is the height of stupidity.

Buck is a good man, has a skill set and experience in the Senate that separates him from the other two possible candidates. That is why I am glad he is stepping out there and running for this office. He will do a great job.

But, in the spirit of the posters on this thread, Buck is the candidate you would go have a beer with. Don't know about the others, not sure if they are eaither cpable or could get permission. sheesh!

I'd be the first to donate if he runs for auditor. When is the last time we had an actual auditor as state auditor?

I'd be the first to donate if he runs for auditor. When is the last time we had an actual auditor as state auditor?

Hamp King......many moons ago.

If he handles the Treasurer's office like he did the "special funds" bill a few years ago, we are all in trouble. It took the Legislature 2 years to fix this problem! Buck - you need to go home to the delta and stay there!

Please lord let him run for auditor. The number of bad picks and losing endorsements by Phil will be his greatest legacy.

4:29 is right about one thing. Buck has been Tate’s bitch when it came to the budget.
That’s all I got to say about that.

Dems gonna pick up his Senate Seat.