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Rhiannon12866

(260,834 posts)
Mon Jun 22, 2026, 03:40 AM 10 hrs ago

"We don't need to be Facebook friends": Dem Nominee talks campaigning in deep-red MS district - The Weekend Primetime



In November, Mississippi voters will head to the polls for the midterms. In District 1, long-time Republican incumbent Trent Kelly is up against newcomer Cliff Johnson.

The Mississippian and law professor is waging his campaign on the basis of transparency and accountability. Johnson joins “The Weekend: Primetime” to discuss this and what it will take for him to flip the seat. - Aired on 06/21/2026.

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"We don't need to be Facebook friends": Dem Nominee talks campaigning in deep-red MS district - The Weekend Primetime (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 10 hrs ago OP
I went to school with Cliff for a little while. Haggard Celine 10 hrs ago #1
cliff seems like a decent guy. nice if he can win. rampartd 6 hrs ago #2

Haggard Celine

(17,976 posts)
1. I went to school with Cliff for a little while.
Mon Jun 22, 2026, 04:02 AM
10 hrs ago

He was always a solid fellow. I don't expect it, but it would be awesome if he won. I'd also like to see Cindy Hyde Smith get sent back home. As long as I'm wishing, might as well shoot for the moon.

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