Dear Friends,

It is been my privilege and honor to represent the State of Mississippi in the United States Senate for the past 30 years.  The challenges we are facing now are daunting and will require our best efforts to address successfully in the years ahead.  We need a stronger economy and a more peaceful world.  Included in my hopes and dreams for the future are better and more accessible health care and education opportunities for all.  It will be my goal to work with the other members of our state’s delegation in Congress, and our state government officials, to ensure that our citizens will enjoy a future of peace and prosperity.

Thanks for all of your support,

With four days left till Election Day, we want to remind you all to GO VOTE!   In addition to the Wicker race, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has authorized the use of funds AGAINST Senator Cochran, and Thad needs all of his old friends and new supporters to rally at the polls on Tuesday, November 4th!   Even with the addition of internet campaigning and the increase of political advertising on television, winning elections still comes down to the old adage, “all politics is local.”  We are counting on you to tell your friends, family members, and co-workers why they should vote for Thad Cochran on Tuesday, November 4th.  We must not take anything for granted in this year’s  election.   Mississippi needs Thad Cochran’s leadership, service, and experience now, more than ever. 

Sincerely,

Thad for Senate campaign

Senator Cochran spoke at Mississippi Economic Council’s Hobnob event this morning at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson. Hundreds of  business, community and political leaders from across the state came together to listen to several speakers, eat a Mississippi style lunch, and socialize while making contacts. A few other honored guests and speakers included Governor Haley Barbour, Senator Roger Wicker, MS GOP Chairman Brad White, and more. 

Dr. Frank Luntz, one of the nation’s most popular pollsters, headlined the 2008 Hobnob event.  View pictures of the event below.

Senator Cochran was recently endorsed by the nationwide VETERANS’ VISION which was established in 1993 with the mission of focusing the experience and dedication of American leaders and veterans on the challenges facing the nation.  Read the endorsement below:

“Senator Cochran is well aware of the needs of the military and its service members.  Senator Cochran enlisted in the U.S. Navy soon after graduating college, and has served as Chairman of the Board at the Military Academy at West Point, member of the Board of Visitors of the Air Force Academy, and is currently on the Board for the U.S. Naval Academy.  Senator Cochran can be counted on to legislate on behalf of active duty military and veterans.” - VETERANS’ VISION

This endorsement can be found in VETERANS’ VISION Campaign 2008 Issue.

Senator Cochran was endorsed this morning by the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Read the endorsement below:

“Cochran for Senate – Mississippi’s senior senator has served for 30 years in a manner that has always reflected well on the state. He rose to prominence in the Republican hierarchy, serving for a time as Appropriations chair, but without adopting the bitter partisanship so common in recent years. His influence and friendships extend across party lines and he has been an effective advocate for Mississippi’s interests.”- Daily Journal

To read the full article, click here.

The Thad for Senate campaign made a stop at Mississippi State University and Jackson State University this past weekend for both schools’ homecoming games.  Tents were set up in order for football fans to stop by and get Thad t-shirts, stickers, yard signs, push cards, and more. Check out pictures from both events below.

Thad for Senate campaign tent at Mississippi State University

Thad for Senate campaign tent at Jackson State University

Students from Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi voice their opinion on the upcoming Senate race.  Listen to why they support Senator Thad Cochran by watching these 2 videos.

Senator Cochran was the keynote speaker at the groundbreaking for the new Multi-Tenant building at the Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park in Starkville, MS.  The event was held on Thursday, October 16, on the campus of Mississippi State University. 

View pictures from the event below.

Senator Thad Cochran, VP of Research and Economic Development at MSU Kirk Schulz, Assistant to the President at MSU Amy Tuck, Chairman of Board of Directors of Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority Jack Wallace, President of Board of Supervisors John Young, Starkville Mayor Dan Camp, and Shafer and Associates Architect Gary Shafer

Senator Cochran delivers the keynote speech at the groundbreaking.

Senator Thad Cochran will participate in a political forum tomorrow held at the University of Mississippi’s Overby Center.  The forum is sponsored by the Overby Center for Southern Politics and Journalism and will began at 4:30.  Sid Salter, perspective editor of the Clarion-Ledger, will moderate the event.  Reporters from around the state will join Salter in questioning Cochran.  Democratic opponent Erik Fleming will make an appearance at a the Overby Center for a political forum the following day.  The forum is free and open to the public.

Click here to visit Ole Miss’s Web site for event details.

Senator Thad Cochran had the honor of delivering remarks and performing the ribbon-cutting at the Aurora Flight Sciences ceremony last Thursday.  The ceremony marked the celebration of a major expansion of the facility in Columbus, MS.  Several of the event’s speakers praised the community support and the hard work of the AFS staff members.  Many elected officials attended the event to show their support for Aurora Flight Sciences and its contributions to the state and nation.

During his remarks, Senator Cochran said, “This is just the kind of capability our military has been asking for in order to provide cost-effective airborne surveillance twenty-four hours a day to our soldiers on the battlefield, and I look forward to the day full production Orion aircraft roll out of this hangar for delivery to the Department of Defense. I am proud to say that Aurora Flight Sciences is a fine example of the type of industry we want in Mississippi.”

 

“The Forum on American Enterprise honoring U.S. Senator Thad Cochran” was held yesterday at the Jackson Marriott by the Mississippi Council on Economic Education.  The event invited teachers, students, and legislators from all across the state to attend. Speakers included Senator Cochran, Governor Haley Barbour, Sid Salter from the Clarion-Ledger, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Hank Bounds, and Chairman of MS Council on Economic Education Dr. Ted Alexander.

View pictures from the event below.

A banner was hung honoring Senator Cochran that read “Giving Our Children the Tools they need to Suceed.”

Senator Cochran speaks to a crowd of several hundred at the MS Council on Economic Education event.