POLITICAL LEDGER
Former President Bush in Jackson on Friday
Geoff Pender
Mississippi Clarion Ledger
Former President George W. Bush on Friday is attending a Jackson fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker.
The former president is not making any public appearances nor speaking to media, Wicker campaign officials said. The fundraiser is being hosted by Ann and Rick Calhoon at their Jackson home.
To be an event sponsor requires a $2,700 donation per couple; patrons, $5,400 per couple and hosts, $20,800 per couple. The donations will go to the Wicker campaign, Wicker Majority Fund and Responsibility and Freedom Work PAC.
Bush, as president was a frequent visitor to Mississippi. He had close ties to former Gov. Haley Barbour and made many trips after Hurricane Katrina hit Mississippi in 2005.
