Emily Wagster Pettus

Mississippi State Capitol Reporter, Associated Press

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State Capitol reporter for the Associated Press in Jackson, Mississippi

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Just under 7000 votes edged six-term Republican Senator Thad Cochran over the line to victory in his closely watched race yesterday in Mississippi against a more conservative…

A Stunner in Mississippi

Just under 7000 votes edged six-term Republican Senator Thad Cochran over the line to victory in his closely watched race yesterday in Mississippi against a more conservative…

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