As Mississippi heads into the fall campaign season, the Jackson Free Press has re-launched the Truthwatch blog, in order that readers might question and test statements made by candidates. Truthwatch was active during the last city elections in Jackson. Now the blog has been converted into a reader forum so that readers might start their own posts, asking questions about statements made by candidates and in their ads. We encourage your participation. The first two new questions involve statements that Hinds County District Attorney Faye Peterson and her challenger Robert Smith made the day after the primaries. She accused him of “being in bed with criminals” (Truthwatch #43), and he accused her of “not being involved with cases” in her office. (Truthwatch #42). Go take a look and help us out.
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FYI, I just add two Truthwatch threads—about who is supporting Peterson and supporting Smith.
#94691 | Author: DonnaLadd | Date: Aug 16 2007
We encourage your anticipation. Eh? My anticipation is encouraged! [img]http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/sprachlos/speechless-smiley-004.gif[/img]
#94692 | Author: LambdaRisen | Date: Aug 16 2007
Sorry. I’m bleary this week after Jackpedia. Your emoticon is perfect for me. 😉 Will fix.
#94693 | Author: DonnaLadd | Date: Aug 16 2007
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