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Jackson, MS – Last month, Republican operatives began ringing the alarm bells on Tate Reeves’ dwindling chances of reelection. And after this week’s debate, those alarms got even louder, with more Republicans continuing to voice their concerns about Reeves’ likability.

Jackson, MS – A recent article from the Mississippi Free Press highlights Tate Reeves’ stance on supporting Mississippians: there always seems to be enough for Tate Reeves, but never enough for working families.

Jackson, MS – This morning, Mississippi Democratic Party Chair Cheikh Taylor appeared on Rip Daniels to talk about Tate Reeves’ laughable debate performance, saying, “Rather than [Tate Reeves] answering the questions on why he refused to expand Medicaid and cut taxes for Mississippi's most vulnerable families, he's trying to distract from his involvement in the largest public corruption scandal in Mississippi's history and Mississippians are ready for a change.” On the flip side, Republicans called Brandon Presley’s debate performance “impressive” and “skillful debater”. On SuperTalk, Caleb Spears said, “Brandon Presley seemed more polished” and “[He] came out swinging.”

Jackson, MS – Mississippi Democratic Party Chair Cheikh Taylor released the following statement on Tate Reeves’ lackluster debate performance:

Jackson, MS – Following four years of failed policies Tate Reeves must answer these three questions at tonight’s debate: 

Jackson, MS – Earlier this month, Republican operatives rang the alarm bells on Reeves’ diminishing chances of reelection. And this week, Republicans said the quiet part out loud – they just don’t trust Tate Reeves and are worried their base won’t turn out for Tate Reeves. 

Jackson, MS – Last week, Mississippi Democratic Party Chair Cheikh Taylor slammed Tate Reeves for his stance on Mississippi’s minimum wage and his refusal to expand Medicaid. Chair Taylor said that “we should vote [Reeves] out immediately” because his policies have contributed to the deaths of Mississippians. Tate Reeves’ refusal to expand Medicaid has left nearly half (34) of the state’s 74 hospitals to be at risk of closing with 25 of those being at risk of immediate closure. In contrast on day one, Brandon Presley will expand Medicaid and provide healthcare for more than 220,000 working Mississippians. 

Jackson, MS – After Tate Reeves told reporters earlier this week that “not that many people in Mississippi work for minimum wage,” Reeves walked away when asked what he would say to the working class people working at McDonald’s and Walmart who can’t afford health insurance and also don’t qualify for Medicaid expansion. The problem is that Tate Reeves doesn't think about Mississippians who work for a living - he only thinks about serving himself and his country club friends.

Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Democratic Party wrapped the ‘Save Our Hospital’ tour last week with state Democratic leadership blasting Reeves at the state capitol. Democratic state legislators along with local leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, and faith leaders across Mississippi held a series of events to highlight the state’s hospital crisis. The tour stretched from Greenville to Gulfport and made stops in Jackson, Tupelo, Hattiesburg, and more.

Jackson, MS – Yesterday, after speaking at MEC’s Hobnob Mississippi, Tate Reeves was asked about raising the minimum wage, to which he replied, “There aren’t a lot of people in Mississippi working for minimum wage.” According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost 20,000 Mississippians make at or below minimum wage.

Jackson, MS – State Democratic leadership gathered on the Capitol steps this morning and gave Tate Reeves’ plan to tax rural hospitals an “F” and slammed him for his refusal to expand Medicaid. Tate Reeves’ refusal to expand Medicaid has left nearly half (34) of the state’s 74 hospitals to be at risk of closing with 25 of those being at risk of immediate closure. In contrast on day one, Brandon Presley will expand Medicaid and provide healthcare for more than 220,000 working Mississippians.

Jackson, MS – Today, State Sen. Sollie Norwood, educators, faith leaders, and healthcare professionals criticized Tate Reeves for his refusal to expand Medicaid. In contrast they endorsed Brandon Presley’s plan to expand Medicaid on day one. Mississippi is losing more than $1 billion every year because of Tate Reeves’ healthcare crisis. Expanding access to affordable healthcare would produce an average of 11,000 new jobs a year for five years and provide an additional $44 million a year to the state general fund.  

Jackson, MS – Yesterday, State Rep. Daryl Porter, healthcare professionals, and faith leaders slammed Tate Reeves for his refusal to expand Medicaid. Mississippi is losing more than $1 billion every year because of Tate Reeves’ healthcare crisis. Expanding access to affordable healthcare would produce an average of 11,000 new jobs a year for five years and provide an additional $44 million a year to the state general fund. 

Jackson, MS – Today, State Rep. Zakiya Summers and healthcare professionals sent warnings of hospital depredation as Tate Reeves refuses to expand Medicaid. In June, St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson closed its entire behavioral health unit, laying off 157 workers - the psychiatric beds at nearby hospitals became full. Last month, the CDC released a report that Mississippi’s suicide rate has reached its highest level in 20 years. 

Hattiesburg, MS – Omeria Scott and economist Dr. Sondra Collins held a forum at L.T. Ellis Community Center where they slammed Tate Reeves for his refusal to expand Medicaid. They join a list of officials who have criticized the hospital closure governor over his refusal to take action on the state’s hospital crisis. This month, Supervisor Reggie Moore ridiculed Reeves for treating the Delta like a third-world country, he said, “There’s no healthcare, and there’s no plan,” he said. “It’s almost criminal.”

Jackson, MS – Following Tate Reeves’ too little, too Tate announcement today, state legislators and a nurse released statements following Tate Reeves’ campaign stunt.

Greenville, MS – Elected officials and health care workers gathered at Greenville Higher Education Center for a round table and criticized Tate Reeves for his refusal to expand Medicaid. In August, Greenwood Leflore Hospital went up for lease for the second time in two years and hospital administrators said that the hospital only has enough cash to pay employees through September. 

Jackson, MS – Today, the Mississippi Democratic Party Chair released the following statement commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month:

Jackson, MS – GOP Strategist Henry Barbour rang the alarm bells of low Republican enthusiasm for Tate Reeves on the Gulf Coast. He said that the way Tate Reeves is defeated is if Republicans don’t turn out in the Coast. SuperTalk host Paul Gallo concurred with Barbour saying, “the 600 lb gorilla in the room is getting people to turnout.”

Jackson, MS – A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that under Tate Reeves, Mississippi has the highest infant mortality rate at 9.4% exceeding the national rate by almost 4%. Another report shows that the maternal mortality for Black women has increased 25% on Reeves’ watch.