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To endorse or not? Biz orgs weighing options.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 30-APR-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Politics are heating up in Mississippi for local and statewide races this year. In addition to stumping among individual voters, many candidates look to organizations and advocacy groups for endorsements and campaign contributions. But, are these endorsements always helpful to the candidates and the organizations? Are there any pitfalls?

The Mississippi Association of Realtors (MAR) is one of the first groups out of the gate with a public announcement supporting State Auditor Phil Bryant in his quest to be the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor. He faces state Sen. Charlie Ross in the primary. State Rep. Jamie Franks is unopposed in the Democratic primary. According to MAR executive director Angela Cain, the group has endorsed candidates for 30 years through its...

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