NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi politicians spoke on the first day of the political speeches at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair.
Education, economic development and healthcare were just a few of the hot topics that took center stage on Wednesday. Politicians said this year is critical.
“President Trump is on the ballot. Senator Wicker is on the ballot. We need good, conservative government in Mississippi. No assassination can stop us from going to the polls. We need to go to the polls,” said Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.)
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Ty Pinkins told the crowd that bipartisanship is the key, even as he raised the specter of the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill.
“Take a look at what happened on January 6th. That was potentially a precursor to what could happen after this election. I mean, everything is on the line on November 5. We are going to go to the polls and decide whether they want a democracy or whether they want an autocracy,” Pinkins said. He’s running against incumbent U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.).
Republicans said conservative democratic principles should be instill in the government, especially in Washington, D.C.
“I think the J.D. Vance is a great up and coming leader. I heard him speak at the National Convention. I think some of the reaction to him is kind of ridiculous because this guy’s got a beautiful family. He’s got an incredible background, and he’s going to make a great vice president of United States,” said State Auditor Shad White (R-Miss.).
White also announced he’s considering running for governor in the future. Hosemann is currently in his second term as lieutenant governor and said he will continue to serve as a politician. However, he did not specify which seat he plans to fill.