Eaves has run a credible campaign with effective television commercials that have at least kept Barbour interested in the race and less able to actively campaign for other candidates. Eaves also has raised some serious issues that probably deserve additional debate.
For instance, it seems Mississippians should at least explore and debate the possibility of providing health insurance for all children as Eaves has proposed. Maybe there is an innovative way to achieve a goal that probably most Mississippians would think was a noble effort.
Perhaps the pros and cons of Eaves' proposal to raise Mississippi's state casino tax from 8 percent to 10 percent should at least be explored.
And no doubt, if the governor is going to be able to shield all of his assets in a blind trust, then there should be some state oversight of that process.
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Eaves decided to run knowing that the road would be steep and the chances would be slim. Even folks who disagree with him should thank him for giving Mississippi a credible choice in the general election for governor.
John Arthur Eaves is a joke, and the Democrats deserve this demagogue.
ReplyDeleteHDMatthias, MD
He's no joke.
ReplyDeleteHe's a credible candidate who has put forth solid ideas for the state fostering the exchange of ideas that is healthy for an open society.
That is unless you think we should all hail King Haley and shut up and not question our government.