Political news roundup
The month of November began on Friday, but since that’s not a great day to put out news releases, Monday was really the kickoff. Here’s a little of what went on. U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann may see...
View ArticleGOP committeeman, state party resolve lawsuit
Ever since the 2010 Republican primary in Tennessee’s Third Congressional District, a contentious cloud has hovered after a staffer for one candidate sued the campaign manager of another. Now it...
View ArticleWho will usher in the super-duper majority?
House Republicans’ former consultant Josh Thomas has left the building, and there are reports that veteran political adviser Chip Saltsman has put in for the job. Andy Sher has more. Tweet
View ArticleLegislative Black Caucus reacts to the loss of Nelson Mandela
Rep. Larry Miller, Chairman of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators, today issued this statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela: “Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the family...
View ArticleA couple of alleged shams
East Tennessee Republicans Gov. Bill Haslam and U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander each came under fire on Tuesday for a “farce” and “manufactured political theatre,” respectively. Haslam’s attack came from the...
View ArticleWill the 2016 presidential debates include more than two candidates?
They will, if 2012 Libertarian Party nominee and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson can help it. The Free and Equal Elections Foundation, which hosted its own alternative debates in 2012, says it is...
View ArticleHamilton County Republicans mourn longtime leader Harold Coker
Local GOP stalwart and benefactor Harold Coker has died. Hamilton County Republican Party chairman Tony Sanders sent this message to the party’s email list: It is with great sadness that I send this...
View ArticleTNDP: Reorg or reboot?
The Tennessee Democratic Party has some rather existential and fundamental questions to answer, and quickly. What is a political party’s actual purpose? Is it solely to (raise money to) win elections...
View ArticleHe’s from Ripley, believe it or not
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View ArticleSpeaker: mouthpiece or bullhorn?
The Republican-dominated Tennessee General Assembly today effectively chose its leaders for the next session. Though they won’t be official until voted on by the full House and Senate in January, House...
View ArticleWhat a nice nap. Did I miss anything?
Hello again, Tennessee. The election cycle is quickly ramping up to full-on circus mode, and it’s causing me to want to rekindle this thing. I had every intention of maintaining a steady pace of...
View ArticleWeb log for 2016-01-12
Here’s what’s at top of mind this Tuesday morning. President Barack Obama tonight will give his final State of the Union address, followed by a Republican response from South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley....
View ArticleIn remembrance of John Jay Hooker
It was my first brush with a real, live, seersucker-clad political legend. In person and up close, John Jay Hooker commanded attention and fomented respect, whether or not one knew exactly who he was....
View ArticleCui bono?
After Sen. Mae Beavers announced that she is running for governor, Mark Rogers mused about who might be urging her candidacy in order to stymie Sen. Mark Green’s bid. Here is a list of signatories...
View ArticleWinnow is coming
The Tennessee Republican Party has made changes to criteria that determine whether one is truly a Republican when seeking office. Under the changed policy, in order for a candidate to be considered a...
View ArticleNo more Favors at the Capitol?
Rep. JoAnne Favors on Monday announced that she will not seek re-election to the District 28 House of Representatives seat. After redistricting following the 2010 census collapsed the former 29th...
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