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Taggart discussed Miss. elections, politics in Union
Aubra Whitten
Issue date: 2/1/08 Section: News
Taggart also discussed the 3rd Congressional District race, which includes Mississippi State University. He said the Republican nominee in this particular district would be elected.
Throughout the races, voters will have to consider what they want: a new face or someone experienced, Taggart said.
After speaking about the upcoming races and giving his input on the possible outcomes, Taggart answered a few questions from the audience, including one about the tone of the legislative body for this year.
Phillip Bass, senior microbiology and political science major, said he came to hear Taggart because he is knowledgeable about Mississippi politics.
"I appreciate his analysis of how each individual race would shake out come November," Bass said.
Sean Galligan, junior risk management, insurance and financial planning major, said Taggart's breakdown of each candidate was helpful.
"I appreciate that Mr. Taggart explained each candidate for each section and kind of gave his view on who would be great in this year's race," Galligan said.
Saulters said he asked Taggart to speak because he feels that students are apathetic when it comes to politics.
"Mississippi State is a huge part of the 3rd District," Saulters said. "I don't think students realize how important it is to have a congressman on your side."
Saulters said he hopes that students will get involved in politics by voting or helping with a campaign, but he primarily wants students to understand Mississippi's political situation.
"I just want people to be aware of what's going on around them," he said.
Throughout the races, voters will have to consider what they want: a new face or someone experienced, Taggart said.
After speaking about the upcoming races and giving his input on the possible outcomes, Taggart answered a few questions from the audience, including one about the tone of the legislative body for this year.
Phillip Bass, senior microbiology and political science major, said he came to hear Taggart because he is knowledgeable about Mississippi politics.
"I appreciate his analysis of how each individual race would shake out come November," Bass said.
Sean Galligan, junior risk management, insurance and financial planning major, said Taggart's breakdown of each candidate was helpful.
"I appreciate that Mr. Taggart explained each candidate for each section and kind of gave his view on who would be great in this year's race," Galligan said.
Saulters said he asked Taggart to speak because he feels that students are apathetic when it comes to politics.
"Mississippi State is a huge part of the 3rd District," Saulters said. "I don't think students realize how important it is to have a congressman on your side."
Saulters said he hopes that students will get involved in politics by voting or helping with a campaign, but he primarily wants students to understand Mississippi's political situation.
"I just want people to be aware of what's going on around them," he said.
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P. Simms
posted 2/02/08 @ 1:18 PM CST
I am one of the few registered Republicans in the area... I'm not thrilled with my choices in the primary so I've been talking to a lot of Democrats about the upcoming vote -- and I've personally converted at least 4 Hillary supporters to Obama. (Continued…)
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