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- Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., is criticized by challenger Evan Turnage for his 33 years in Congress not improving Mississippi's Second Congressional District.
- Thompson, 78, defends his record and remains focused on the district.
- With several senior Democrats retiring, Thompson says he intends to stay in office and could chair the House Homeland Security Committee if Democrats regain control.
- He expects voters to assess his contributions and make informed choices.
