Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree and Mississippi's Democratic Party

I spent more than a month exploring the current status of Mississippi's Democratic Party, how it got into the shape it's in and what the future may hold for it.

The story, this week's cover of the Jackson Free Press, offers honest reporting and analysis of the state affairs of Mississippi's Democratic Party.

Here's a small exert from the piece:

Rickey Cole, executive director of Mississippi's Democratic Party, spoke candidly about the current state of affairs for his organization. He didn't hide his shame in the party failing to field candidates for three statewide offices and high-quality, viable candidates for each of the eight statewide offices on the ballot in November.  Along with Attorney General Hood and DuPree, other Democratic candidates for statewide elections appearing on the ballot include Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran for state treasurer, Pickens Mayor Joel Gill for commissioner of agriculture and commerce, and former Moss Point Mayor Louis Fondren for commissioner of insurance.

"It's embarrassing to not field a candidate for the open seat of lieutenant governor," Cole said. "It's equally as embarrassing to field a candidate who doesn't have a chance."

To read the full story, click here.