Last night, the Rankin County Republican Executive Committee hosted its annual banquet. This year’s honoree was Senator Thad Cochran. The speakers included Governor Phil Bryant, Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, Congressman Gregg Harper, and Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall. All of these conservative leaders strongly support Senator Cochran’s reelection. Governor Bryant introduced Senator Cochran to a standing ovation from the crowd of close to 1,000 by saying:

“This great gentleman from Mississippi will put himself in a political race where people may say things about him that aren’t true. They may run ads and spend lots of money to defeat him in the political area. They will try to convince you that somehow we need a change from Thad Cochran. Thad Cochran will weather that storm and come through. Not because he is seeking fame, not because he needs a station in life, not because he needs a legacy. Thad Cochran will do that for you, he will do that for Mississippi.”

A video of Governor Bryant’s remarks can be seen .

“I am honored by the support of so many conservative leaders from Rankin County,” said Senator Cochran. “Everybody who lives in Rankin should be proud of their vibrant economy, impressive job growth, and an excellent quality of life. My pledge is to continue to fight in the Senate for our shared conservative values of limited government, free markets, and personal responsibility.”