Jamie Franks= Sore Loser
In a statement today, Democrat Party Chairman Jamie Franks called on Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant to call for a special session since the governor is out of the state. However, Franks went a step further with this criticism:
Franks said such a move (calling a special session) would show leadership by Bryant, something that has been lacking in the current lieutenant governor’s term as head of the Senate.
“Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant praised the agreement reached over the weekend at one point, but when Gov. Barbour said he didn’t like it, Bryant backpeddled,” Franks said. “Lt. Gov. Bryant needs to show real leadership and act within the authority of his office to get this budget passed this week.”
You may remember Franks made similar statements on the campaign trail in 2007. He went on to win about 41 percent of the vote.
Update: GOP Chairman Responds:
“The last time Jamie Franks described his vision for the lieutenant governor’s office, Mississippians overwhelmingly rejected it and nothing has changed. Democrats need to tell their own House leadership to create a fair, responsible, sustainable budget. Once they do, I’m sure Governor Barbour will call them in to session so they can pass it.”
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