From Daily Kos
A Breath Of Fresh Air In Post-Katrina Mississippi
by Ana Maria
Today’s a big day in Mississippi. While there are plenty of contested local races throughout the state—particularly on the Republican side, the insurance commissioner is the most important statewide race because it impacts every individual, family, community, and every form of government inside the state.
Here on the coast, electing Gary Anderson as the Democratic nominee and booting out George Dale from office would clearly send more than a few ripples of joy throughout the Katrina-ravaged region. You see, the insurance crisis impacts so many things that most of us—myself included—just don’t think about until it is pointed out.
Read the rest of Ana Maria's diary here.
As a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast I can't describe my disgust with George Dale or my relief that he will no longer be overseeing the insurance industry in Mississippi You can also read Ana Maria's post at A.M. in the Morning!
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