That's a good question. Welcome to Franks Tanks, the blog dedicated to one thing and one thing only: providing a more complete picture of the 2007 Mississippi Lt. Governor's race by spotlighting the forgotten candidate on the ballot, state Rep. Jamie Franks Jr, D-Mooreville.
Now, before you start thinking that this is some kind of fourteen year old gushing site for the *ahem* 'distinguished gentleman' from Highway 371, keep in mind that this site is titled "Franks Tanks" and "Thanks Franks." We here at the Tank thought it was an appropriate title, considering the usual stuff from Mr. Franks is probably worth being put in a tank-the kind that is produced by American Standard and made of porcelain. At the Tank, we've gotten tired of the complacent coverage of Mr. Franks' record by the in-state media. The media have focused on the more hotly contested part of the race for the state's #2 job (also appropriate for Mr. Franks, as he's used to being #2), the Republican race between State Auditor Phil Bryant and state Sen. Charlie Ross. So, to avoid giving Mr. Franks a free pass between now and August, the Tank is here to let folks know exactly what he's been up to, and what he's likely to be up to in the future.
Now, the partisan stuff out of the way: the Tank is not affiliated with any campaign. We don't endorse anyone, exept those opposed to Mr. Franks. See, the staff at the Tank is comprised 100% by folks from District 19, Mr. Franks' constituency, in Lee County. Even better, here at the Tank we've known Mr. Franks since he was a lawnboy, having grown up in the same town as our 'representative.'
See, we're tired of the favorable coverage he gets, and the bare mentions he gets when the media is covering his potential opponents. This man has been a source of great comedy to those of us who know him over the course of his career, from his statement that "the last thing we need is one more lawyer in Jackson" then becoming a plaintiff's attorney, to his lawsuit of Osama Bin Laden (good luck getting that process served). We in District 19 have laughed heartily at him for the 1
0 years he's been our representative, even as he's sued most anyone who had the misfortune of allowing a stubbed toe in their parking lot and claimed legislative successes on par with Al Gore's claims of inventing this here interweb. The rest of the state-and the free world-should be treated to the same laughs and tears that we have since he took over from Bill Wheeler in 1995. So in the coming days, expect some good-natured fun.
0 years he's been our representative, even as he's sued most anyone who had the misfortune of allowing a stubbed toe in their parking lot and claimed legislative successes on par with Al Gore's claims of inventing this here interweb. The rest of the state-and the free world-should be treated to the same laughs and tears that we have since he took over from Bill Wheeler in 1995. So in the coming days, expect some good-natured fun. After all, if you can't laugh at this guy, with his crooked smile, bad haircut, constant five o'clock shadow and pudgy cheeks, who can you, really?
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