Wicker stories in the Tuesday Daily Journal …

 
Plenty of coverage on Wicker Senate appointment in Tuesday’s Daily Journal …
- Look at the events of a historic day.
- Who might be next for Wicker’s seat?
- Pontotoc reacts to being the birthplace of two U.S. Senators.
- Tupelo reacts to a resident becoming a U.S. Senator.
- When are the elections?
- Photos and much more.

More Wicker reaction …

“His tireless efforts to bring good jobs to Mississippi, to support our veterans, and to support the fight against cancer show that Roger Wicker is someone who understands that public office represents an opportunity to do enormous good — an opportunity I know he will take full advantage of in the U.S. Senate.” — Republican [...]

Blogging: Wicker pick

Here is what some bloggers are saying …
The Fix (washingtonpost.com’s Politics Blog) Mississippi Republican Rep. Roger Wicker today was named by Gov. Haley Barbour to fill Trent Lott’s Senate seat. Sources inside the state’s Republican Party had leaked the news earlier today.
Cotton Mouth Blog – You saw it there first.
Daily Kos – Wicker was probably [...]

Comments on the Wicker selection …

Some comments Monday on Mississippi Gov. Barbour naming Republican Wicker to Senate post.
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“Few elected officials in America have public service experience as vast and diverse as Roger’s. He served on my Washington staff when I was in the U.S. House, and, before he was a congressman, he was an accomplished state legislator and Air Force [...]

Statement of Senator Thad Cochran on Wicker appointment …

“Governor Haley Barbour has chosen a very well qualified person to succeed Trent Lott in the U.S. Senate. I look forward to working with Roger Wicker to help ensure the continuation of strong influence for our state in Washington. He has been a very effective congressman, and as a member of the Appropriations [...]

Roger Wicker’s comments today in Jackson …

Thank you, Governor Barbour, for having the confidence and trust to ask
me to assume this tremendous responsibility.
I share this special moment with my family. They are with me here
today. My wife Gayle has been my steady partner now through 32 years of
marriage, including four years in the Air Force and 20 years of [...]

Wicker official statement …

WICKER APPOINTED TO U.S. SENATE
Gov. Barbour takes official action Monday
JACKSON, MS.—Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour appointed First
District U. S. Rep. Roger Wicker to the United States Senate Monday.
“I am honored that Governor Barbour felt I had the experience
and qualifications to be Mississippi’s next senator,” Sen. Wicker said.
“Gayle and I consider it a great challenge and [...]

Press conference schedule …

11 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENT — Gov. Haley Barbour to announce appointment to the U.S. Senate in Jackson.
1:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENT — Gov. Haley Barbour to announce appointment to the U.S. Senate in Gulfport.

What others are reporting ..

Stay with us for much more on this story today. Here is what others are saying …
The Fix (washingtonpost.com’s Politics Blog) Click here for Sources: Wicker to be Barbour’s Choice.
The Sun Herald Biloxi -
Barbour to name Wicker to replace Lott
What’s the backstory to Wicker’s appointment?

About Roger Wicker …

United States Congressman Roger F. Wicker has served Mississippi’s First Congressional District since 1995. He was re-elected to a seventh term in November 2006. Prior to going to Congress, he was elected to two terms in the Mississippi State Senate, serving from 1987-1994.
Click here for more at Roger Wicker’s official Web site