Mar 8, 2016: WAPT: Mississippi not included in Super Tuesday
Mississippi Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole said the early the better, in terms of more influence.
Mississippi Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole said the early the better, in terms of more influence.
Nov 17, 2015: WLBT: Gunn comes under fire over remarks about women lawmakers
In my opinion, Mr. Gunn has revealed that he is still a little boy,” said Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole.
In my opinion, Mr. Gunn has revealed that he is still a little boy,” said Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole.
Nov 5, 2015: Columbus Dispatch: Miss. House GOP reaches 72 seats, near supermajority
"My greatest takeaway from the legislative races is that for the first election after the Republicans gerrymandered the Senate and the House, we came out OK," state Democratic Chairman Rickey Cole said. "We weren't knocked down to an insignificant number as has been the case in other states where Republicans gerrymandered the districts."
"My greatest takeaway from the legislative races is that for the first election after the Republicans gerrymandered the Senate and the House, we came out OK," state Democratic Chairman Rickey Cole said. "We weren't knocked down to an insignificant number as has been the case in other states where Republicans gerrymandered the districts."
Aug 14, 2015: Mississippi PEP: Kenny Wayne Jones may contest primary loss to Barbara Blackmon in District 21 Senate race.
State Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole said the certified count had Blackmon with 4,832 votes to Jones’ 4,798.
State Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole said the certified count had Blackmon with 4,832 votes to Jones’ 4,798.
Aug 12, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY: 'Silent Knight' for Dems
This stunned establishment Democrats and liberal insiders. The "Rethink Mississippi" Twitter handle from the William Winter Institute accused "electoral gender bias." State Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole suggested "low information voters." There was talk of some grand Republican conspiracy to manipulate the election. I agree with Sid Salter, "A more plausible explanation is the simpler one - the name 'Gray' comes ahead of the names 'Short' and 'Slater' when arranged alphabetically. The first name on the ballot got the most votes."
This stunned establishment Democrats and liberal insiders. The "Rethink Mississippi" Twitter handle from the William Winter Institute accused "electoral gender bias." State Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole suggested "low information voters." There was talk of some grand Republican conspiracy to manipulate the election. I agree with Sid Salter, "A more plausible explanation is the simpler one - the name 'Gray' comes ahead of the names 'Short' and 'Slater' when arranged alphabetically. The first name on the ballot got the most votes."
Aug 5, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Dems wonder what happened in governor primary
State Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole said, “Unlike most people, I have met Mr. Gray. I found him to be a sincere and genuine person. … The voters have a right to pick their nominee. That’s why we have primaries rather than nominate by convention. The people made their choice.”
State Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole said, “Unlike most people, I have met Mr. Gray. I found him to be a sincere and genuine person. … The voters have a right to pick their nominee. That’s why we have primaries rather than nominate by convention. The people made their choice.”
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June 10, 2015: Commercial Dispatch: Local, state Dems converge at Beans and Greens
Rickey Cole looked out at a room full of Oktibbeha County Democrats and reminded them to stay together. May 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Democrats celebrate Tuesday win; battle moves to runoff
"That's the funniest thing in the world to me, how people who are consistently wrong in their predictions, keep on making predictions," said Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole. "… With the miniscule resources he had, Walter did a wonderful job in turning out his voters. Republicans did a poor job of turnout yesterday … I believe the election on June 2 will be right down to the wire." May 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Moak's math: state House is in play for Democrats
Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole has recently said the party has a "Rural Initiative" to combat the GOP's growth. He said the Democratic Party's focus this year will be on "the forgotten Mississippi" talking about rural infrastructure and jobs and regaining ground -- and legislative seats. |
May 3, 2015: Yall Politics: MS Democrat chair @RickeyCole touts Zinn for #MS01
RELEASE from Mississippi Democrat Party chair Rickey Cole:
RELEASE from Mississippi Democrat Party chair Rickey Cole:
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Apr 21, 2015: Washington Times: Barbour: Mississippi needs 'salt-and-pepper' party diversity
In a phone interview after Barbour’s speech, Mississippi Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole excoriated the former governor’s remarks. Mar 1, 2015: Deep South Daily: Game on: Mississippi Democrats make bold moves in the 2015 elections
MDP Chairman Rickey Cole is definitely upbeat about this year. He told me, “I am proud of the candidates who have filed to run on the Democratic ticket this year. Our nominees will run on support for public education, public healthcare, public roads and infrastructure, and public integrity. We intend to make this election a referendum on the massive failures and shortcomings of the current Republican office holders. We believe that Mississippi can do better, and we are offering better leadership for the future.” |
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Feb 27, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Grievances aimed at Mississippi Democratic leader
As 2015 statewide elections kick off, Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole faces complaints from his second in command about spending and raising money, management and failing to follow orders from the party's executive committee.
As 2015 statewide elections kick off, Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole faces complaints from his second in command about spending and raising money, management and failing to follow orders from the party's executive committee.
Feb 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Slater running for governor, says Bryant has 'failed'
Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole on Thursday said he expects more announcements before the Feb. 27 deadline for candidates to qualify. "There may be some sacrificial lambs for some spots, but I believe there will be competitive (Democratic) candidates for a majority of the eight statewide spots," Cole said. "We are going to give the people a choice in every instance we can."
Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole on Thursday said he expects more announcements before the Feb. 27 deadline for candidates to qualify. "There may be some sacrificial lambs for some spots, but I believe there will be competitive (Democratic) candidates for a majority of the eight statewide spots," Cole said. "We are going to give the people a choice in every instance we can."
Jan 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: AG Hood: Decision soon on 4th-term run
State Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole said in a separate interview Thursday that Hood generally makes his own decisions about seeking office, without seeking advice from a wide circle of people or party leaders.
State Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole said in a separate interview Thursday that Hood generally makes his own decisions about seeking office, without seeking advice from a wide circle of people or party leaders.
Nov 12, 2014: Gulf Live: State Democrat leader Rickey Cole on Rep. Jeramey Anderson: 'Don't let the young face fool you'
About 100 people gathered Tuesday evening to hear State Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Moss Point, give his first State of the District 110 Address.
About 100 people gathered Tuesday evening to hear State Rep. Jeramey Anderson, D-Moss Point, give his first State of the District 110 Address.
Apr 10, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Decision to let Bill Marcy on ballot prompts filing of suit
The Mississippi Democratic Party is facing a lawsuit over its decision to allow Bill Marcy, who ran for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican and touted himself as a conservative Republican in campaign literature, to run as a Democrat for U.S. Senate.
The Mississippi Democratic Party is facing a lawsuit over its decision to allow Bill Marcy, who ran for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican and touted himself as a conservative Republican in campaign literature, to run as a Democrat for U.S. Senate.
May 30, 2013: Jackson Free Press: Is Bryant Trying to Influence the Ethics Commission?
Rickey L. Cole, Mississippi Democratic Party chairman has written a letter to the state ethics commission raising concerns about whether Gov. Phil Bryant is attempting to influence the decisions of the commission regarding the six Republican legislators who have conflicts of interest in votes involving the Medicaid Program.
Rickey L. Cole, Mississippi Democratic Party chairman has written a letter to the state ethics commission raising concerns about whether Gov. Phil Bryant is attempting to influence the decisions of the commission regarding the six Republican legislators who have conflicts of interest in votes involving the Medicaid Program.
Oct 2, 2014: MPB: Election Panel Rejects Closed Party Primaries
State Democratic Party Chair Ricky Cole also believes the Top Two system would be detrimental to the state; suggesting the process would reestablish party bosses. "The discussion was that the parties might be able to endorse one candidate out of all the ones of that particular party that are running,” Cole says. ”The primary was a reform designed to prohibit that kind of political bossism."
Sept 17, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Ike Brown responds to new state law
"We have an elaborate process in our Democratic Party constitution," state Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole said of the process to remove a person from a committee. "It sets out due process rights." Cole said the state Democratic Party can only respond to a challenge filed against the person serving on a committee.
Sept 10, 2014: Gulf Live: Who can vote in Mississippi primaries? Delbert Hosemann forms panel to examine election changes
Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole said he opposes a Louisiana-style system, but does want a functional way for poll workers to challenge primary voters and favors raising qualifying fees to screen out fringe candidates. "I think we need to make as modest a number of changes as possible," Cole said.
July 21, 2014: Mississippi Political Pulse: Rickey Cole: Mississippi Voters Have Spoken
After Public Policy Polling released their most recent Mississippi poll, Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole issued the following statement:
State Democratic Party Chair Ricky Cole also believes the Top Two system would be detrimental to the state; suggesting the process would reestablish party bosses. "The discussion was that the parties might be able to endorse one candidate out of all the ones of that particular party that are running,” Cole says. ”The primary was a reform designed to prohibit that kind of political bossism."
Sept 17, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Ike Brown responds to new state law
"We have an elaborate process in our Democratic Party constitution," state Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole said of the process to remove a person from a committee. "It sets out due process rights." Cole said the state Democratic Party can only respond to a challenge filed against the person serving on a committee.
Sept 10, 2014: Gulf Live: Who can vote in Mississippi primaries? Delbert Hosemann forms panel to examine election changes
Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole said he opposes a Louisiana-style system, but does want a functional way for poll workers to challenge primary voters and favors raising qualifying fees to screen out fringe candidates. "I think we need to make as modest a number of changes as possible," Cole said.
July 21, 2014: Mississippi Political Pulse: Rickey Cole: Mississippi Voters Have Spoken
After Public Policy Polling released their most recent Mississippi poll, Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole issued the following statement:
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July 12, 2014: Stennis-Capitol Press Forum: Political Party leaders Rickey Cole and Joe Nosef to address August 4 Forum
Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole and Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Joe Nosef will appear jointly at the Monday, August 4, 2014 Stennis-Capitol Press Forum, which will be held at The Capital Club, 125 South Congress Street, 19th Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. July 11, 2014: Mississippi PEP: Rickey Cole on Haley Barbour: “My mission in life is to catch that big fat boar, cut him and fry him out for lard.” Mississippi Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole spared no harsh words for former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour in a Facebook post late Thursday evening, comparing the GOP establishment titan at the center of the effort to re-elect Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) to a pig who’s used the U.S. treasury as his own piggy bank. |
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Jan 21, 2002: MBJ: State labor department not likely this session
Ricky Cole, chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party, said supporting a state labor department is a “no-brainer.”
Ricky Cole, chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party, said supporting a state labor department is a “no-brainer.”
The leaders of Mississippi's two major political parties said in July 2012 that they want to compete in a civil manner, even as they draw distinctions between what Democrats and Republicans believe. State Republican chairman Joe Nosef and state Democratic chairman Rickey Cole spoke together at a forum sponsored by the Capitol press corps and Mississippi State University's Stennis Institute of Governments. They said they won't hesitate to point out philosophical differences about the role government should play in people's lives.