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It started last Thursday. I was on my way to Jonesboro, when I choked on some coffee, as I am prone to do from time to time. Actually, I can find a way to swallow just about any drink “down the wrong hole” sending me into a coughing fit that would shake your faith...
The TNGOP held its Statesman’s Dinner last night in Nashville. Headlined by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, the event reportedly raised some $650,000 for the state Republican Party. The article goes on to talk about the event and all the goings on, then gets into the expectations of the party’s faithful, including their belief that...
Where I find myself wondering if the TNGOP is suffering from electile dysfunction The TNDP went on the attack today accusing its crosstown rival the TNGOP of “premature dissemination”. I’m not a big fan of these Friday afternoon missives because I think they get lost in the shuffle, but the premature dissemination line was...
Loyalty oaths aren’t all that uncommon, but their effectiveness is seriously questionable. An oath back in 2009 calling on Republicans to vote for Republicans in the State House leadership election led to the debacle that brought in Speaker Kent Williams. Still, some think loyalty oaths are the way to go and continue to ask...
Most days, I need a nap. Even thought I don’t get one. Usually it happens right around 1pm. My belly full of whatever it is I just had for lunch, my eyelids get heavy, and given the opportunity, I would totally fall asleep. Unfortunately, that opportunity doesn’t present itself all that often. Personally, I...
House Democratic Leader Gary Odom has come to the defense of his Caucus Chair…and he’s come heavy. I believe that Chairman Turner’s comments were intentionally taken out of context for the purpose of political grandstanding. Chairman Turner stated his personal belief that there are some who oppose our President because of his race. I...
Tom Humphrey reports that the TRP Chair took umbrage at Mike Turner’s comments of yesterday, which we here appreciated: Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney released the following statement after it was reported that State House Democrat Caucus Chairman Mike Turner suggested during a press conference that race is playing a role in the...
Missed Opportunities
Wednesday, the day after the US Department of Justice announced its suit against the state of Arizona, politicians all across the state rose their press operations in protest. It started with the more conservative crowd in TN-03, then the inevitable announcement from Ron Ramsey, and finally the surprise of the day Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee...
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