Lincoln Countians have been on the political radar over the pasttwo weeks with visits from top statewide Democratic and Republicancandidates trying to rally local grassroots efforts of theirrespective parties.

We have seen a governor and a governor wannabe. We have seencandidates wanting to be the next lt. governor, as well assecretary of state, attorney general and state auditorcandidates.

Democrats made the first visit two weeks ago promoting theircandidates. Republicans responded Tuesday with their ownheadliners.

The winners in the two separate events: hungry supporters. Thelosers: catfish, as hundreds of supporters ate pounds and pounds ofthe Mississippi delicacy while they cheered on their favoritecandidates.

Election Day is only five weeks away. The two local events hadtheir share of political rhetoric and rhubarb on why theirparticular party’s candidates should be elected Nov 6, which ofcourse is to be expected when the candidate is paying fordinner.

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