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Tag: Tennessee

  • Tennessee State of the State

    I didn’t watch Bill Haslam’s first State of the State Address Monday, but I read it, using an internal Dana Carvey voice. I invite you to do the same, though you likely won’t learn much. Haslam talked about the budget, and his legislative agenda, and how things are tough and all that. From a budget…

  • Thoughts on the Beginning of the Haslam Years

    Saturday, former Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam was sworn in as the 49th Governor of the State of Tennessee. I didn’t watch the inauguration, but I did read the incoming Governor’s remarks. Tennessee, like most states, is facing a great many challenges. Some of which are due to the current economic climate made worse by a…

  • A Message From a Former President of the U of M College Democrats

    Ed. Note: At this point I’m not endorsing anyone for TNDP chair. However, the email that was released earlier today by Chairman Forrester regarding the College Democrats and Young Democrats endorsement of Wade Munday is very disturbing to me. What follows is an email I just received from a friend who served as President of…

  • Free Ride

    The filing deadline in Tennessee has come and gone, and now we know who’s running, and in some cases, who’s not. The Tennessee Bush Dogs are on their way to re-election, some with less opposition than others. Lincoln Davis has drawn a Democratic Primary opponent. I’ll be keeping an eye on that race. Jim Cooper…

  • Sunshine In Tennessee – Redux

    Before I go on I would suggest that you read two editorials from today’s Commercial Appeal here and here. Both provide a view from those who would seek to keep the law as it stands now…these articles, in addition to email and phone conversations I have had with people and elected officials, have helped me…

  • Sunshine in Tennessee

    I’ve been over this and over this. I’ve read blogs and news articles and even printed up some of the relevant sections of the law, and I just can’t understand some of the objections to the current law as it stands. Here is my understanding of the law in its current incarnation: If two members…