MBJ Editorial: Bryant the man to build bridges, hoist state from depths
by MBJ Staff
Published: July 24,2011
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This publication has been more than critical of Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant in many areas, particularly during his run for governor, for which he will go head-to-head with Dave Dennis, Hudson Holliday and Ron Williams on Aug. 2 in the Republican primary. Insiders admit to us that he has deserved much of the criticism. His [...]
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July 24th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Actually, I think Max Phillips has the best boots. But he isn’t running for governor.
July 25th, 2011 at 9:01 am
[...] ** Phil Bryant received the endorsement of the Mississippi Business Journal on Sunday. You can read it here. [...]
July 30th, 2011 at 8:00 am
Phil Bryant has been the Lt Gov and in charge of the Senate. He has to be held as responsible as Barbour and McCoy for the lack of progress for Mississippi. I also saw no signs of compromise and coalition building. At least with Hewes, there is a chance for a change.
July 30th, 2011 at 8:02 am
I meant to say Dennis, not Hewes in previous comment.