Buying Time—2008: Mississippi
Analysis
Leading up to the November 2008 election, the Brennan Center is releasing real-time reports on television advertising in state Supreme Court elections. The 2008 reports continue the groundbreaking analysis first conducted in 2000 examining the sponsorship, content and costs of televised state Supreme Court campaign ads.
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September 22, 2008 – MSEP Smith Tort Reform
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Mississippians for Economic Progress supports Chief Justice Jim Smith.
October 6, 2008 – Smith Measure Man's Character
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Chief Justice Jim Smith touts his values and character.
October 6, 2008 – Stoplams Smith Serving Mississippi
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STOP Lawsuit Abuse in Mississippi supports Chief Justice Jim Smith.
October 27, 2008 – Chandler Man of Character
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Ad calls David Chandler a man of character, shows him doing various things in community to prove this point.
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October 27, 2008 – Smith Protecting Children
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Ad tells viewers Justice Smith has been awarded for his work protecting children, and that he'll continue to protect our future.
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October 29, 2008 – Kitchens Out of My Kitchen
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Wife Mary Kitchens pleads with viewers to take Jim Kitchens out of her kitchen by electing him to the court.
October 30, 2008 – Kitchens Blessed
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Ad gives bio of and background on Jim Kitchens.