In this podcast, you will hear Mr. Pinkins' story of growing up in Rolling Fork, MS--a rural area in the Mississippi Delta, serving in the U.S. Army, and graduating from Georgetown University Law Center.
Mr. Ty Pinkins (D) is a candidates running to represent Mississippi in the U.S. Senate. Also in the race is Mr. Roger Wicker (R).
Major issues discussed were Pinkins' position on funding the wars in Ukraine and Israel, the Palestinian conflict, Medicaid expansion and work requirements, abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Equality Act.
Pinkins' was also asked how he would interact with those whose political views would greatly differ from his own, and how he would govern if elected.
Politicians characterizing opposing candidates and their supporters was also discussed. In particular, a political endorsement published by Sen. Wicker on social media was also shown for Mr. Penkins' response. Mr. Wicker's social media post makes disparaging comments about voters not voting for Mr. Wicker, including Pinkins and Pinkins' voters, and characterizing them as "a special kind of stupid." The video published by Mr. Wicker go so far as to say, "[Roger Wicker's] always on the side of what is right and just. And let me say it again, did I mention how tough he is? If you get between Roger Wicker and what is best for the good people of Mississippi, Wicker will devour you like a light snack." Mr. Pinkins shares his response to Mr. Wicker's post.
Mr. Pinkins also stated students at the University of Mississippi have invited both candidates, Pinkins and Wicker, to a town hall on October 28, 2024 at 4:00pm. Mr. Pinkins agreed to the town hall, and said he would like to have a debate with Mr. Wicker who has yet to agree. The exact location of the event was not known at the time this was posted.
Both candidates were invited for a video, podcast interview on A Time to Speak with Rob Chambers. At the time of publication, Mr. Pinkins is the only candidate to agree and participate.
For nearly two decades, Chambers has researched, engaged, and interviewed scores of political candidates and officials of major political parties at the local, state, and federal level, including the state and federal judiciary.
