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Political stress erupting in Mississippi Capitol
April 04, 2012
April 04, 2012
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Few lawmakers glanced her way, and no one responded.
Stress is normal at the end of every legislative session, and random exchanges result in fisticuffs a couple of times each decade.
"Civility really comes into question at the end of all sessions," longtime Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, said Wednesday. "You don't have to go to Barnum and Bailey. Just come to the Legislature."
Others say the tensions in Mississippi reflect increased polarization at state capitols over everything from President Barack Obama to the socially conservative agendas being pushed by Republicans who now control more legislatures.
The Mississippi House changed from
Few lawmakers glanced her way, and no one responded.
Stress is normal at the end of every legislative session, and random exchanges result in fisticuffs a couple of times each decade.
"Civility really comes into question at the end of all sessions," longtime Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, said Wednesday. "You don't have to go to Barnum and Bailey. Just come to the Legislature."
Others say the tensions in Mississippi reflect increased polarization at state capitols over everything from President Barack Obama to the socially conservative agendas being pushed by Republicans who now control more legislatures.
The Mississippi House changed from
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