ClarionLedger.com - Sid Salter Blog - Gregg Harper's ground game is already hard at work - Rankin County attorney Gregg Harper, the Republican 3rd District congressional candidate who has been outspect by David Landrum and Charlie Ross is gaining ground in the waning days of the election. His ground game — a concentrated, organized GOTV effort that Harper has successfully utilized to help other Republicans do well in Rankin County in the past has now been deployed on his behalf. If there is a dark horse on the GOP side of this race, it is Harper. Landruma nd Ross have the clear money lead — outspending Harper by three and two times respectively. But Harper has people networking mightily on his behalf. In a primary, that could be significant.
ClarionLedger.com - Student Blog - Eads....Leads!!! - The third congressional district race will prove to be an exciting contest in the fall; however, if Mississippians want a true Democrat on the ticket (as compared to two Republicans)...there is only one choice: Randy Eads. Eads, unlike his opponent, is a Mississippi native and is well aware of the issues that are impotant to the people of the third district. Randy is a major supporter of all levels of education from early childhood to post graduate college studies. His solutions for our failing system include ending the No Child Left Behind mandate and focusing on recruiting and retaining the best Mississippi teachers available while funneling our investments in high growth sectors of the state. Randy Eads knows the economy. He received a bachelors degree at the University of Tennessee studying the system. Eads supports returning to a system of fiscal responsibility and taking the steps needed to balance the budget. But, if your not voting on the issues and your in favor of change and experiance...Eads would provide both. Eads has triple the education of his rival, twice the experiance, and solutions to every problem faced by Mississippi voters. His opponent only highlights the problems and offers no promise to fellow Mississippians other than to step aside if the voters are not satisfied in two years. Personally, I do not think Mississippi can afford to grant a candidate two years to prove his worth...on Tuesday vote for the candidate that believes in Mississippi...vote for the candidate ready to lead Mississippi...vote Randy Eads for the Third Congressional District...it's common sense for common goals!!!
Showing posts with label Randal Eads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Randal Eads. Show all posts
Monday, March 10, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
Candidates at MSU
The MSU Reflector - Hopefuls meet, greet students - SA hosts event for Congressional candidates - Gill said he does not believe in a fast track to citizenship for illegal immigrants but does believe in the privatization of Social Security.
Eads, on the other hand, said he does not support the privatization of Social Security. He said he wants to bring a swift end to the war in Iraq and increase efforts to secure the border. "The average citizen can no longer afford rising gas prices and continue to make ends meet," he said. "Oil companies are making record profits, and the record price of gas is causing a hardship on the American economy."
Landrum said he supports securing U.S. borders, protecting Mississippi values and providing families and small businesses alike with tax relief.
Marcy said he believes in national defense, does not support abortion and feels that illegal immigration must be stopped.
Ross said he is anti-illegal immigration, pro-business, believes in a strong national defense and does not support abortion. "I have a 100 percent voting record in the state legislature on pro-life issues," he said. "If you want to know what kind of congressman I'm going to be, you don't have to listen to what I say. Look at what I've done because I'm not going to change."
If elected, Rounsaville plans on increasing the amount of high-skill jobs in Mississippi and focusing on economic development. "I want to make sure that we have opportunity for jobs," he said. "If you leave the university with a good degree and grades you ought to have the opportunity to stay in Mississippi."
Eads, on the other hand, said he does not support the privatization of Social Security. He said he wants to bring a swift end to the war in Iraq and increase efforts to secure the border. "The average citizen can no longer afford rising gas prices and continue to make ends meet," he said. "Oil companies are making record profits, and the record price of gas is causing a hardship on the American economy."
Landrum said he supports securing U.S. borders, protecting Mississippi values and providing families and small businesses alike with tax relief.
Marcy said he believes in national defense, does not support abortion and feels that illegal immigration must be stopped.
Ross said he is anti-illegal immigration, pro-business, believes in a strong national defense and does not support abortion. "I have a 100 percent voting record in the state legislature on pro-life issues," he said. "If you want to know what kind of congressman I'm going to be, you don't have to listen to what I say. Look at what I've done because I'm not going to change."
If elected, Rounsaville plans on increasing the amount of high-skill jobs in Mississippi and focusing on economic development. "I want to make sure that we have opportunity for jobs," he said. "If you leave the university with a good degree and grades you ought to have the opportunity to stay in Mississippi."
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Eads v Gill
Meridian Star - Randy Eads, a “true Democrat” - With the 3rd District being so heavily conservative, many, including several of the Republican candidates, have expressed a feeling that whoever wins the Republican primary wins the general election as well. Randy Eads disagrees. As one of the two Democrats running, he says the 3rd Congressional District has had enough of the way things have been going.
Eads, a 30-year-old recent graduate of Mississippi College Law School, is a native of Virginia who holds additional degrees in history and economics, and he says that he is a "true Democrat." Being a "true Democrat," he says, is what makes him stand out from his Democratic opponent, Joel Gill, of Pickens. "I think several things set me apart from (Gill)," he said.
Eads believes that a strong academic educational system is needed to attract corporation executives who are thinking of their own children's educational needs, and that strong vocational training is needed to attract corporations who do not wish to provide expensive training to workers themselves. He believes that our infrastructure and location are already good enough to attract more industry than we currently have, and that it's the image of poor education that holds Mississippi back. "There's no reason (major corporations) shouldn't be here," said Eads. "It's an image problem."
As for illegal immigration, Eads said: "It would not make fiscal sense to round up 12 million immigrants and ship them back to their country of origin." Rather, he says, the solution to the problem of illegal immigration lies in firmly securing the southern border and giving illegal immigrants who are already here a chance to repay their debt to society and then become legal. "They would have to pay a fine, " he said, "and not a $500 fine or a $1,000 fine, a substantial fine for being here illegally, and have a criminal background check."
Though he has little political background, Eads feels his three degrees and his refusal to take money from lobbyists qualify him for the job of congressman. "I can put my knowledge to good use," he said, "and I'm a good listener ... and I will do what's best for the people of the 3rd district."
Eads, a 30-year-old recent graduate of Mississippi College Law School, is a native of Virginia who holds additional degrees in history and economics, and he says that he is a "true Democrat." Being a "true Democrat," he says, is what makes him stand out from his Democratic opponent, Joel Gill, of Pickens. "I think several things set me apart from (Gill)," he said.
Eads believes that a strong academic educational system is needed to attract corporation executives who are thinking of their own children's educational needs, and that strong vocational training is needed to attract corporations who do not wish to provide expensive training to workers themselves. He believes that our infrastructure and location are already good enough to attract more industry than we currently have, and that it's the image of poor education that holds Mississippi back. "There's no reason (major corporations) shouldn't be here," said Eads. "It's an image problem."
As for illegal immigration, Eads said: "It would not make fiscal sense to round up 12 million immigrants and ship them back to their country of origin." Rather, he says, the solution to the problem of illegal immigration lies in firmly securing the southern border and giving illegal immigrants who are already here a chance to repay their debt to society and then become legal. "They would have to pay a fine, " he said, "and not a $500 fine or a $1,000 fine, a substantial fine for being here illegally, and have a criminal background check."
Though he has little political background, Eads feels his three degrees and his refusal to take money from lobbyists qualify him for the job of congressman. "I can put my knowledge to good use," he said, "and I'm a good listener ... and I will do what's best for the people of the 3rd district."
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Eads at CottonMouth
Randy Eads posts at CottonMouth:
While on the campaign trail, I have talked with many people who are concerned about the education system in Mississippi. One night my wife and I were having dinner at a local restaurant when I began discussing my run for U.S. Congress with the waitress. She has two children who are in middle and high school. As a mother, she wants to be involved in her children’s school activities, but she is unable to do so because of her work schedule.
In the 3rd District, 37% of students do not graduate from high school and only 11% of the people have a Bachelor’s degree. Studies have shown that parental involvement increases a child’s chance to have a successful school career.
Employers must recognize that parents want to be involved in their child’s education. More often than not, a parent’s work schedule conflicts with their child’s school schedule. As your Congressman, I will propose legislation that is similar to the Family Medical Leave Act, but it will be titled the Family Educational Leave Act. Parents will be required to give their employer a two-week notice of a school function they would like to attend. Once the employer receives notice, the employer must allow the parent to attend the school function without any penalty. The employer can require the parent to work the hours missed, and the parent must show proof of attendance.
We have the power to help parents have a positive influence on their child’s education. Allowing a parent to be involved in school functions is not too much to ask of a civilized society. A proper education will help create the cycle of success for Mississippi children.
While on the campaign trail, I have talked with many people who are concerned about the education system in Mississippi. One night my wife and I were having dinner at a local restaurant when I began discussing my run for U.S. Congress with the waitress. She has two children who are in middle and high school. As a mother, she wants to be involved in her children’s school activities, but she is unable to do so because of her work schedule.
In the 3rd District, 37% of students do not graduate from high school and only 11% of the people have a Bachelor’s degree. Studies have shown that parental involvement increases a child’s chance to have a successful school career.
Employers must recognize that parents want to be involved in their child’s education. More often than not, a parent’s work schedule conflicts with their child’s school schedule. As your Congressman, I will propose legislation that is similar to the Family Medical Leave Act, but it will be titled the Family Educational Leave Act. Parents will be required to give their employer a two-week notice of a school function they would like to attend. Once the employer receives notice, the employer must allow the parent to attend the school function without any penalty. The employer can require the parent to work the hours missed, and the parent must show proof of attendance.
We have the power to help parents have a positive influence on their child’s education. Allowing a parent to be involved in school functions is not too much to ask of a civilized society. A proper education will help create the cycle of success for Mississippi children.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Commercial Dispatch Feature on Eads
Commercial Dispatch - Eads pledges Democratic policies for the 3rd Congressional District - Calling on Democratic party cornerstones like standing up for working people rather than big business, Randy Eads, a Starkville Democrat seeking the Democratic nomination for Mississippi's 3rd Congressional House District, wants to make health care affordable, get the troops out of Iraq and put education as a top priority. “A person cannot be, pro-business without being pro-employee. And what I mean by that is if we force corporations - or suggest to corporations - to pay better wages and offer better benefits, I believe those corporations deserve some sort of tax break,” said Eads Friday. “But if we have corporations that are moving jobs overseas, so that they can get cheaper labor, to turn right back around and sell their products right here in the United States, I don't believe those corporations deserve any sort of benefit.” At 30-years-old, this is Eads' first stab at elected office. He's a native of Virginia, has a background in business and finance, and a degree from the Virginia Military Institute as well as a recent law degree from Mississippi College. (Eads is currently preparing to take the Mississippi Bar exam at the end of the month.) Eads will face fellow Democrat Joel Gill, 56, of Pickens. “Americans and Mississippians alike, we have to take our government back. We've allowed a Republican Congress and the Bush Administration to highjack our economy and what we stand for,” he said. “And it's time that someone stand up for the hardworking American and Mississippi. And I don't believe the Republican party is doing that.” When it comes to the Iraq War, Eads supports working with military leaders to explore “what solution can the Congress give you to make this a successful outcome.” But he adds, “we have to get our troops out as quickly as possible.” If a Democrat were in the White House right now, said Eads, and that president would have proposed taking the $500 billion already spent on the war in Iraq, and invested this money into education, job training, and infrastructure, “the Republicans in Congress would have had an uproar.” “But they haven't said one thing about spending $500 billion in Iraq that has done nothing for us,” remarked Eads. Eads wants to see Congress work more closely with school administrators and the National Education Association to improve education. In a richly conservative district like the 3rd District, it's unclear how voters will flock to Eads' populist and some might say - liberal - ideas. But he believes his campaign will strike a chord with the voters. For President, Eads said he's supporting Sen. Barack Obama . He sees Obama as the candidate to unite the country. “I think he can do the most positive change for the American people,” said Eads. “But, I think Senator Clinton would be a great choice too.”
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Eads Qualifies
HatTip CottonMouth: Randall Eads sent his Statement of Intent to the Mississippi Democratic Party today.He intends to run for the Democratic nomination in the 3rd District.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Democrats - Eads & Gill
John Leek at CottonMouth has an early scoop on two Democrats looking at this race: Randall Eads and Joel Gill.
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