the primary? that is the big question right now. that second senate seat will become vacant at the beginning of next month when thad cochran resignation becomes official. then it will be up to republican governor phil bryant to appoint a successor and now facing immense pressure within the state to head off the mcdaniel challenge by naming a strong conservative to the seat. perhaps it is bryant himself. we shall see. that is what mitch mcconnell would like. mcdaniel must figure that he has a better shot against a newly appointed republican than a long-term incumbent like wicker. and from his 2014 challenge toed that cochran he may have a point. the point is there watch that race now. we shall see. who does phil bryant appoint that he believes can beat mcdaniel in a primary? more "mtp daily" after this. rheumatoid arthritis? do what i did. ask your doctor about humira. it's proven to help relieve pain and protect joints