It would be hard to come up with a list of top Mississippi politicians who wouldn't consider taking a 'free shot' at running for U.S. Senate.
The what-ifs and domino effects of Trump appointing some Mississippians to his administration by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today November 11, 2024 Before the dust settled on Donald Trump's reelection, Mississippi politicos -- and some top elected officials -- were discussing the what-ifs and domino effects of Trump appointing some Mississippi politicians to positions in his administration. The one most discussed is the potential for U.S. Sen.
Previously, Pender served as Politics and Investigative Editor at The Clarion Ledger, where he also penned a popular political column. While at The Clarion Ledger, Pender helped lead digital transformation for the legacy publication, while overseeing watchdog news teams and government reporting. He previously served as an investigative reporter and political editor at the Sun Herald, where he was a member of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team for Hurricane Katrina coverage.
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