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 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.

Prior to the much-awaited presidential debate, the University of Mississippi hosted a “Rock the Debate” festival from noon till 8 p.m. on Friday.  Students, Oxford residents, and visitors from around the region poured into Ole Miss’s campus to be a part of the free festival which combined music, food, games, and political excitement.

The Thad for Senate tent was set up in “Issues Alley,” a place in the grove where young voters could stop by and gather information on different campaign issues.  View pictures below of the Rock the Debate festival.

Cochran supporters stop by the Thad for Senate tent in the grove.

Josh Crump and Casey Stafford hold up their Thad signs during an MSNBC broadcast in the grove.

Tom Brokaw, an NBC News Special Correspondent, is interviewed on the MSNBC broadcast in the grove.

The Thad for Senate Campaign is coming to a football game near you!!

THAD FOR SENATE FOOTBALL TOUR 2008

Sept. 13            Mississippi State University V. Auburn
                        -The Mississippi State College Republicans will have a tent set up in the Junction, so stop by, visit, and get some Thad gear to wear at the game!

Sept. 13             Pig Pickin’ Festival @ Delta State – Delta State University V. Arkansas-Monticello
                        -Senator Thad Cochran and Senator Roger Wicker will participate in the Pig Pickin’ Festival at Delta State University, and both will then attend the DSU football game at 6 p.m.

Oct. 4.              Ole Miss V. University of South Carolina

Oct. 11             University of Southern Mississippi V. Boise State
                        -Senator Thad Cochran will be introduced on the football field at half-time.

Oct. 25             Jackson State University V. MS Valley – JSU’s Homecoming