Ronnie Shows
Former Democratic CongressmanA native of Moselle, Mississippi, Ronnie was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1998 and served until 2003. He was an active member of the Congressional Blue Dog Caucus and served on the House Finance/Banking Committee. Ronnie is still an active alumni of the Blue Dogs and works closely on a number of initiatives with leaders in the House, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi.<br /> Early in his career, Ronnie was an educator, coach and farmer. He was then elected to local office as Circuit Clerk in Jefferson Davis County, MS and later to the Mississippi State Senate for eight years. Ronnie was elected and served for from 1988-1998 as Mississippi State Highway Director.<br /> Ronnie is a well-liked and well-connected advocate for his clients in Washington and enjoys broad recognition as a respected professional from Democrats and Republicans alike. Additionally, Ronnie has traveled internationally as a select election observer in Africa and Asia. Ronnie and his wife, Johnnie Ruth, enjoy their children and grandchildren from their home in Bassfield, MS.<br /> Ronnie holds degrees in education and political science from the University of Southern Mississippi.
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OPINION
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OPINION
OPINION: Will White House Ties To Big Pharma Prevent Real Drug Cost Reform?
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OPINION
Eye Drop Makers Are Ripping You Off
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OPINION
Will Trump Keep His Promise To Lower Drug Prices?
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OPINION
Even Democrats Have To Admit Trump Is Keeping His Promise On BioFuels
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What The Media Won't Tell You About Gulf Coast Hurricane Recovery
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Dear GOP: Eliminate Waste And Fraud To Help Pay For Healthcare Bill
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Puerto Rico Must Get Debt Negotiations Right For The Sake Of The People
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If Allegations About Sheldon Adelson's Business Ties Are True, 2016 Candidates Should Stay Away From Him
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Why Is Obama Allowing Big Oil To Kill Biofuels?
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Shut Down Investors Using Influence To Undermine Trust In Government
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Democrats Must Work Harder To Win Military Votes
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Federal regulators need to abandon their ‘us versus them’ mentality
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Progressives need to give Obama the green light on Keystone
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The demise of the deal makers
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What are Republicans’ real intentions for Social Security?
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In defense of pink slime
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Can business and environmentalism coexist?