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That's a lot of quid pro quo.

Wow, that is sad. Imagine what $2M could go towards instead. Also, does it really work to put Pelosi, Schumer and Hood in the same sentence? Does anyone really believe that they are even remotely tied to this election? And who decided that Tater is the authority on Mississippi's values?? I really hope Hood gives Tater a run for his money.

Other than being a R ,there is no good reason to vote for him. I guess in today's world that is good enough.

Hood is still more conservative than Tater. Tater has wrapped himself in the GOP for too long and has forgotten what it even means to be a Republican. Screw MS Values, how about just being an American? Is that good enough?

Hey, Tater. So should we start hyphenating our names as a Mississippian-American??

Having "values" as the cornerstone of your platform is a joke. I think people care more about Mississippi jobs, education, safety, etc. Let the values take care of themselves. Or, perhaps you should try to appear on the cover of Garden and Gun if you are interested in people's personal lives that much.

I'm not even sure what "conservative leadership" means anymore when I hear a Mississippi politician say it, but I'm pretty sure it's what we've been doing for quite a while now and we're still dead last in everything, and lagging behind neighboring states growth. Aside from being a good, strong, God-fearing, family values, conservative, American who can show those folks in Washington a thing or two!, what is it that Tate, et al. will actually do to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone in this state? And "I'll support Trump" or "I'll fight Trump" is not a plan.

Sorry Tate still ain’t voting for you. One because of your attitude. Second because of the “money” backing you...

You’ve got to wonder exactly what they are buying for 1.7 million. Obviously companies aren’t handing out those checks for free.

2019 will be one for the record books of politics in MS. And Tate would be better off donating his war chest to the state for a tax-free year for MS taxpayers instead of spending it on TV ads showing his face with a bunch of mousy dialogue.

I find endless amusement in the fact that this red faced dimwitted doughboy will rise to the highest office of this state. Did I say amused? I mean embarrassed.

Now he can self-finance his own subdivision road! Won't be voting for him, Robert Foster has my vote. He might not win, but never will I vote for Lord Tater.

That is an absolute shit-ton of money for a governors race. There is going to be voter fatigue if he does too many commercials. That press release about MS values is dumb. It must work or he wouldnt keep saying it but thats like when people run for city council and talk about abortion rights. State and federal politics are two different things.

Better start them $20 handshakes soon....

Hood's filing today showed just over $1M in the bank a/o December 31. He better get busy!

Can't stand the boy but ain't voting for a Dem...period. Anyone who has seen what Dem party has turned into in the last decade and still puts a (D) behind their name is a rotten, America hating, socialist POS.

This is not a site filled with liberals or Ds so this reaction to Tate is not a good showing for him. The poor State of Mississippi is in real trouble.

I'm supporting Tate because he's the most conservative candidate for the job. Those of you calling Hood conservative are either Democrats or delusional, but I repeat myself.

I am truly surprised at how many people dislike Reeves. He will need a lot of money to overcome the negative opinion so many have.

@ 4:27 - "Conservative Leadership" in this state means the following-

You are against the federal deficit and growing debt but you ARE for federal grants, bailouts, handouts, donations, kickbacks, non repayable loans or freebies the Feds will send to the state.

You are for small government period. Unless it is one of the departments responsible for getting you your money (see above) or you have relatives, girlfriends or donors who need a job or need to increase their stake in PERS.

Conservative Leadership frowns on entitlements or "liberal" spending. They truly despise any type of welfare unless it is the corporate type. They give freely of others money to developers, shopping centers, convention centers and job scam artists.

Beating ones chest on a frequent basis and declaring "I have done this for you" is also a signature of the conservative leadership in Mississippi.

Tater Tot SUCKS! Is that really the best the GOP can put up to bat?

Are there any non-politician, Kirk Fordice-types out there who might be a realistic candidate?

As a lifelong Georgia resident, I'd sure like to know what these Mississippi values are that this guy wants to protect. Please write them down and publish them so that we can send them to Florida. Die Gators!

Of course people are donating money to Tate, everyone know he only works for his donors. It's a good investment.

So when Tate becomes governor will MDOT build a bridge from the mansion to the Chick Fil A in Dogwood Festival? You know, to relieve traffic congestion.

Hood is still more conservative than Tater.

If you can stop sanding that rope for a few minutes list the issues on which Hood is more conservative that Reeves.

Hmmmm. Tater controls the Senate with iron fist and decides what bills will go to the floor for a vote (and he controls the votes). And SHOCKER, he's raised more than any other candidate? Quid pro quo, perhaps?

Sounds a lot like when Hillary was Secretary of State and the Clinton Foundation had record "contributions" while she was in office and running for president.

He could have built his own road with that kind of money.

Not sure I could ever cast a vote for Reeves. Maybe a couple of fish fries and a backpack full of school supplies could sway me.

Republican here. Not voting for Tater. GOP better find someone else!

JJ is infested with trolls KF.

@ 10:24 No need. There is a Chick-fil-a in the Regions building right near the mansion.

6:06 pm. You are what is keeping MS at the bottom. Of Everything but being the fattest, most ignorant and most corrupt. I will be canceling your vote out.

@10:08

You and I both know the real reason Mississippi is last in so many categories and we also both know it won't be candidly discussed here. Your choice is socialism and total dependence on the government mine is capitalism and freedom. I strongly suspect both of our votes will reflect our current life styles.

NEVER TATER!!!!

"Mississippi values" is a dog whistle if there ever was one. These so-called values will continue the state's brain drain and status at the bottom , which the powers-that-be want and enjoy. They know those leaving the state are their only challengers to the status quo.

Hey look! All the politicos who frequent this site 5x a day, and who probably make a living based off decisions at the capitol, hate Tate! Who would've thought?

Meanwhile, the average voter out there doesn't know a damn thing about your bill that died, or your funding that got pulled, or the fact that you rely on government money to fund your business. The average voter will know two things:

1. Tate Reeves is the conservative, and he will have 8 million dollars to make him look like Elvis.

2. Jim Hood is the Democrat... of the party who believes in killing babies at 11 months and denies God.

Any questions?

@1:29

Uh you left out open borders, socialize medicine and free everything for everybody but hey... baby killing alone may do the trick so we'll roll with that. Hood can either legitimately distance himself from the Democratic party disaster or lose....his choice.

What do you geniuses mean by open borders? If you mean uncontrolled access, name one Democrat who has supported.

@2:19, generalization is ignorance in disguise.

Hood should switch parties and run as a Republican. I can’t vote for either of these guys at this point. State GOP needs to get its head out of the sand. Reeves will lose. Find a better candidate.

Anyone but Tater!

It's simple VOTE Foster.