Thad Cochran Endorses Jeb Bush

Per Clarion Ledger:

U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has endorsed former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for president. CNN first announced Cochran’s endorsement of Bush on Tuesday, followed by a statement from Cochran in which he said Bush has “proven leadership” to help face threats abroad and economic problems at home. Bush was in Jackson on Monday for a fundraiser and recently announced a slate of Mississippi business and political leaders backing him.

Cheap Seat Report: Watching The Media do Media Stuff

Columnist HA Goodman makes it clear that the key to winning a presidential debate are not the issues, but whetheror not you are a Democrat with his latest column being titled "Bernie Sanders Won the Debate. Hillary Clinton Evoked 9/11 and Sounded Like A Republican."

“Why is it that no one within the Muslim community there in France knew what these guys were up to? Because it seems to me that this was a pretty big plan. Surely someone beyond the seven guys who’ve been killed over the last 48 hours would have to have known something and that was probably within the Muslim community but yet no one said anything.”  --John Vause [CNN] 11.15.15

The wage for race baiting is apparently pretty good: Sharpton got a 70 percent raise from his nonprofit last year, bringing his compensation above $412,000. It maybe classified as a "non-profit" but that's a matter of perspective. Sharpton is personally making a profit 

CNN reporters standing near where a raid is actively going on in France. The OMG responses every time they hear a gun shot is rather dramatic. Thats what you get when you take a microphone to a gun fight.

The CNN promo for the next Republican debate makes it looks like a cage match. Maybe that's what they have in mind

Frank Corder is a writer at "Yall Politics" here in Mississippi and  is pretending to be "peacemaker" while making charges against anyone who dares criticize what he thinks the MSGOP is:
"There is a small but vocal faction of voters who desire Republicans to be ruled more by emotion than results, not unlike Democrats or the backers of Initiative 42 this very year. Hype is used to grift. Personal gratification and raising their own name ID are valued over the good of the whole. Accusatory press releases are sent out to try and maintain some semblance of relevancy. " It's clear he is aiming at Chris Mcdaniels and people his circles. Corder's candidate Thad Cochran is doing a bag-up job adding to the national debt. Something Corder doesn't understand that his kids will have to pay for.

Univision chairman Haim Saban, said that he believes the government needs to increase its scrutiny of Muslims in the wake of recent terrorist threats to the United States.
I presume it's so there is more room for unscrutinized Mexiacns.

People magazine has announced that David Beckham is the sexiest man alive. Write in votes included Kanye West, Brad Pitt and Hillary Clinton.

 "Media Matters" is claiming that Ben Stein said outright that Obama hates America because he is black. Stein qualified that he didn't know:

Wicker, Cochran Commemorate Juneteenth Independence Day with Senate Resolution

From Press Release: Unanimous Resolution Marks End of Slavery, Advocates Greater Understanding

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., today announced unanimous approval of a Senate resolution they cosponsored to commemorate Juneteenth Independence Day.

The resolution designates June 19, 2015, as “Juneteenth Independence Day” in recognition of June 19, 1865. This date signifies the true end of slavery in the United States, when the end of the Civil War was finally announced in Galveston, Texas, and the full force of the Emancipation Proclamation was felt throughout the nation. Today, celebrations commemorating this historic moment take place across the country, including in Mississippi.

“This resolution highlights an important day in American history and a landmark moment for freedom, which we continue to defend today,” Wicker said. “The 150th anniversary of this commemoration is an especially significant reminder of our commitment to justice and equality.”

“Juneteenth honors our shared past and reminds us of our continued work to create a fair and just nation,” Cochran said. “I appreciate the support in the Senate for recognizing an important anniversary in our history and its influence today.”

This year marks the 150th Juneteenth anniversary. S.Res.201, introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), was passed unanimously this week.

The resolution states that the U.S. Senate “recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the history and heritage of the United States,” and “supports the continued nationwide celebration of ‘Juneteenth Independence Day’ to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States."

The measure also acknowledges that 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which advanced the cause of fair elections free from racial discrimination.

LINK
S.Res.201: [http://1.usa.gov/1RgohcR]

No MSGOP Unity Yet: Sen Sojourner & McDaniel Slam MSGOP Election Tactics

Melanie Sojourner

My disdain for those, so called Republicans, who still stand by Cochran's side grows stronger day by day. Despicable.
All I have done, since even before I ran for office, was fight to advance the Republican cause.
The actions of Republicans who stood by Cochran while Haley orchestrated this madness are the ones responsible for the split in the party. Not those of us who have been constantly fighting for the conservative principles and the constitution. [Original FaceBook Post]

Chris McDaniel

To all the so-called Republicans who defend this behavior in defense of Thad, you should be ashamed.
This article is illustrative of everything that is wrong with the GOP establishment. A Barbour bragging about receiving $350,000 from a Democrat donor?
From the article:
"Up to this point, at least, Parker’s contributions haven’t triggered significant backlash within the GOP. In Mississippi, the McDaniel campaign assailed Cochran for accepting outside support from both Parker and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, as well as for actively courting Democratic and independent voters in the state’s open Republican primary system

Article from June 2014 Politico:

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Funner Than Doing All Kinds of Indecent Things With Animals: 8 Thad Cochran Marriage Observations

Washington Post: Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) married a longtime aide on Saturday, one year after his office swatted down rumors of a romance amid criticism of their shared taxpayer-funded travel. Cochran, 77, married Kay Webber, 76, an executive assistant who first joined his office in 1981, in a private family ceremony in Gulfport, Miss. His Office Issued a news release on Monday.

 OBSERVATIONS:

1) We can"t know for certain if Thad Cochran got married or not yet because Jordan Russell never said so.

 2) It's not clear whether Thad Cochran knew he got married Saturday or if he has read his press release yet

 3) In light of the Cochran marriage, the MSGOP will host a "Unity" fundraiser. For $50 a plate they will serve each other a plate of Crow

 4) The Mississippi Delta knew about Thad Cochrans marriage on Saturday before anyone else because they all received robo-calls on Friday.

5) I don't know if we can really know if Thad Cochran got married or not yet because Jordan Russell never said so 

6) It's not clear yet if  Chris McDaniel has conceded to Thad Cochran's marriage yet.

 7) Taylor Swift just hearing that Thad Cochran got married.

8)

I don't begrudge Thad Cochran marrying that lady, but I do think it was unseemly to hire Constitutional Clayton as the wedding photographer.

— Will Bardwell (@willbardwell) May 25, 2015

It's not clear whether Thad Cochran knew he got married Saturday or if he has read his press release yet.

 And Reality Reveals: Thad Cochran Lied During his Campaign. Who Knew? Except Everybody.

According to a press release from Cochran's office, U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran and Kay Webber were married in a private family ceremony in Gulfport on Saturday. this is the same Kay Webber that Cochran denied having any relationship with that was not just "professional." 

Sun Herald reported:

• In a May 2014, The Clarion-Ledger reported that Webber, over the last 12 years, had accompanied Cochran, 76, on at least 33 taxpayer-funded trips out of the country at a cost of more than $150,000.

• At the time, Cochran spokesman Jordan Russell said Webber, 76, had worked for the senator for 33 years and was a key employee and trusted adviser. Russell said there was nothing unusual about her, or other assistants, traveling with Cochran or other senators. He said other Cochran staffers usually go on such trips as well.

• Russell told The Clarion-Ledger that Webber, who makes about $140,000 a year, when traveling "attends official meetings and social functions when appropriate, relays information and action items back and forth to the senator's other staff and helps the senator maintain his travel schedule." He said she deals with constituent requests in D.C., staffs his Capitol office, organizes events for constituents and has other duties consistent with the title executive assistant.

• Also last May, Russell told the New York Times that Webber's travel with the senator was "strictly professional" and was "perfectly appropriate as a senior staff member." He told The Clarion-Ledger the same month that Webber is "a member of the staff and a trusted aide, and any other suggestion is silly gossip." 

Thad Cochran Statement on the passing of Mississippi Legend BB King

“B.B. King put Mississippi on the map. He rose from humble beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to become an iconic American musician. As an ambassador to the world for the blues and Mississippi’s rich musical tradition, his talent and personality inspired many and drew people to the Mississippi Delta. Today, our state proudly welcomes visitors to the Mississippi Blues Trail to experience where B.B. and other talented blues musicians have their roots. I am saddened that he is gone, but know that B.B. King’s voice and his influence will continue through his music and good works.” --Thad Cochran 05.16.15

Thad Cochran & Roger Wicker Support Bill to Dismantle Obamacare

From Press release:

 

Miss. Senators Back Bill to End Individual, Employer Mandates; Transition for Current Obamacare Enrollees 

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today announced their support for legislation to establish a process to address health insurance for Americans should the U.S. Supreme Court rule that parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, are unconstitutional.

Cochran and Wicker are original cosponsors of the Preserving Freedom and Choice in Health Care Act (S.1016), which would provide a bridge health care plan option for individuals and families if the Supreme Court ruling on King v. Burwell results in the cancellation of tax subsidies for health care plans purchased on the federal exchange.  The measure, introduced by Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), is intended to fight the federal government’s health care overreach and restore stability and certainty in the insurance marketplace.
“This bill is a reasonable step toward allowing families and individuals, not the Obama administration, to make the health care decisions that are best for them,” Cochran said.  “It would also provide certainty for those who have purchased a plan in the exchange while the Congress seeks to find a long-term solution to fully replace the Affordable Care Act.”

“Americans currently receiving subsidies should not abruptly lose their coverage,” Wicker said. “This bill would help prevent innocent people from being harmed simply because they relied on the Administration’s unlawful actions. The American people have already suffered enough from the law’s skyrocketing premiums, canceled plans, and website glitches.”

In the event of a King v. Burwell decision that rules that patients enrolled in the federal exchange are not eligible for federal tax credits, the Preserving Freedom and Choice in Health Care Act would allow anyone who would lose their tax credits to continue receiving the subsidy through August 2017 for any offered health plan of their choice.  Additionally, the legislation would end Obamacare’s most burdensome regulations by repealing both the employer and individual mandates which would allow for states to determine insurance coverage and benefit requirements, effectively removing the most burdensome regulations imposed by the flawed 2010 law.

Thirty-one Senators have cosponsored the legislation, which has been referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

Another Still Lingering Question about the 2014 Bout between Chris McDaniel & Thad Cochran

The questions may never end.

Dan Spencer [Examiner] posted an article about the Mississippi Senate election from last year between Chris McDaniel and Thad Cochran. Yes, there's still unresolved issues about the whole thing and what parts were played by what people. Spencer wonders about the actions of a Super PAC:

• A Super PAC intended to support Chris McDaniel in Mississippi was apparently waved off by the Super PAC’s lead counsel due to a possible conflict with other clients. Namely, Sen. Thad Cochran and the Mississippi State Republican Party.
• Last week Aaron Gardner laid out the allegations about not only the Mississippi case, but also an incident in which the same Super PAC had to pull back from efforts to assist Det Bowers in his failed primary bid against entrenched establishment GOP Senator Lindsey Graham.
• According to Gardner, Chris Gober, the former lead counsel for the Vote 2 Reduce Debt (V2RD) Super PAC, has not yet answered questions regarding his business relationships with Sen. Thad Cochran, the Mississippi GOP, and Sen. Lindsey Graham. Gardner has reached to the Mississippi GOP, Sen. Thad Cochran, and Sen. Lindsey Graham for comment on the possible conflicts, but has not received responses to his inquiries.

He summarizes:

• Chris McDaniel lost to Sen. Thad Cochran by less than 8,000 votes in the primary runoff elections in late June of 2014. As reported by Gardner, work had been done to target Mississippi voters. Whether that would have been enough to swing 8,000 votes will never be known. If that was the case, and considering the most recent news of a Cochran staffer being busted for a scheme to trade drugs for sex, Republicans in Mississippi and across the nation deserve to know just whether conflicts played a role.

Sen Thad Cochran says "We count on #LorettaLynch impartially enforcing the rule of law"

We count on #LorettaLynch impartially enforcing the rule of law, something lacking so far in this administration: http://t.co/YjNGDnJx0Y
— Senator Thad Cochran (@SenThadCochran) April 23, 2015

From News Releases

Apr 23 2015

COCHRAN STATEMENT ON LORETTA LYNCH CONFIRMATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding his vote to confirm Loretta Lynch, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of

John McCain will Support Thad Cochran in MIssissippi on Sunday: Cochran Just as well Shoot Himself in the Foot

Months before McCain won the 2008 GOP presidential nomination, Cochran, who supported Mitt Romney, told the Boston Globe about the Arizona senator: “The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine. He’s erratic. He’s hot-headed. He loses his temper, and he worries me.”


According to "The RINO List":
John MCain helped to create the Gang of 14 which did not help to solve the on-going problems in the Senate’s rules for the confirmation of judges.  Major portions of McCain-Feingold were struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional.  McCain-Feingold was supposed to keep the lobbyist money out of politics, but was ultimately problematic for McCain as he had 83 lobbyists that worked in his Presidential Campaign.  McCain even chided Conservative Justice Alito.   Supported liberal Senator Ted Kennedy and President Bush’s failed Immigration Policy.  Voted for the extremely unpopular TARP Bailouts, though now claims he was misled.  McCain’s openness for rewriting the 14th amendment is even more clownish than his immigration reform bill.  John McCain even “entertained” the notion to leave the party, as well as join the DEMOCRAT John Kerry’s Presidential Ticket at the VP Candidate.


  

In 2008, the Washington Post's Robert Novak asked: "Is McCain a Conservative?"
"As John McCain neared his momentous primary election victory in Florida after a ferocious campaign questioning his conservative credentials, right-wingers buzzed over word that he had privately suggested that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was too conservative. In response, McCain said he recalled saying no such thing and added that Alito was a "magnificent" choice. In fact, multiple sources confirm that the senator made negative comments about Alito nine months ago.
McCain, as the "straight talk" candidate, says things off the cuff that he sometimes cannot remember exactly later. Elements of the Republican Party's right wing, uncomfortable with McCain as their prospective presidential nominee, brought the Alito comments to the surface long after the fact for two contrasting reasons. One was a desperate effort to keep McCain from winning in Florida. The other was to get the party's potential nominee on record about key issues before he is nominated."


In Jan 2014, it was reported that "A few weeks ago, Senator John McCain was censured by the Maricopa County GOP, the largest Republican group in the state, for or “long and terrible record of drafting, co-sponsoring and voting for legislation best associated with liberal Democrats.” Today, McCain faced a continuation of the censure for his liberal voting record with a censure from the Arizona Republican Party.The AP reported today that “the resolution to censure McCain was approved by a voice-vote during a meeting of state committee members in Tempe, state party spokesman Tim Sifert said. It needed signatures from at least 20 percent of state committee members to reach the floor for debate.”
Many see this statewide rebuke of Senator McCain as a telling sign that some Republicans may be just as susceptible to re-election as Democrats are based upon their voting history. Timothy Schwartz, the Legislative District 30 Republican chairman who helped write the resolution, said the censure showed that McCain was losing support from his own party. “We would gladly embrace Sen. McCain if he stood behind us and represented us,” Schwartz said.

Towards the end of Ted Cruz’s marathon speech, Harry Reid attempted to get Cruz to yield some of his time to John McCain. Cruz, knowing what that would bring, didn’t fall for it. When Cruz wouldn’t give up Republican time, after his speech, the Dems had 15 minutes of time, and yielded some of that to John McCain: McCain delivered… for the Democrats of course. Senator John McCain spoke on the Senate floor soon after Senator Ted Cruz left it, arguing that even if a senator doesn’t like Obamacare, President Obama was reelected and we should all “respect the outcomes of elections which reflect the will of the people.”

Walid Shoebat wrote in February: 
"Who better to explain what’s going on in Syria these days than the victims of the Jihadists? You can put Syrian Christians at the top of the list. Christian leaders from that country recently paid a visit to Capitol Hill and none other than Jihad-apologist, Senator John McCain (RINO-AZ) apparently gave the clergy a dress down for having the gall to accuse his Jihadist allies of slaughtering Christians in Syria. The outburst was so bad that McCain’s sidekick clown, Lindsey Graham, had to calm him down. [ John McCain Chooses Jihad; Yells at Syrian Christians]




In March McCain told Time Magazine about his dinners with Obamas:  “I thought when he had a couple of dinners with Republican senators, we really had a good environment there.  Because he is a very, very articulate and attractive guy in a setting with eight or nine senators and him.  Because he was smarter than the rest of us.  But I don’t see that now.  I don’t see any of that.  There are some things that he could find that we could do on a bipartisan basis, and that may not be his top agenda items, but he’s got to do more outreach.”

Last August  John McCain revealed that he thinks former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is a "rock star" and if she faces GOP Senator for Kentucky Rand Paul in the 2016 presidential elections, it will be a "tough choice" on who he'd vote for. Responding to questions in a recent interview with New Republic, during which he was asked about how he would vote on a projected face-off between Clinton and Paul, McCain quipped: "It's gonna be a tough choice."