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Category Archives: Tennessee
The Official Basil Marceaux Campain Ad (Yes, I Know It Says Campain)
This is why I love politics. I know Marceaux is playing off his goofy television interview that launched him from obscurity, but this might be the best he can do anyway. I am also certain that he got help with … Continue reading
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Congressman Suggests Secession If Elections Don’t Go His Way
There must be something about Tennessee and gubernatorial candidates. First, fringe candidate Basil Marceaux wants to protect innocent cars or something to that effect. Now Rep. Zach Wamp, a contender for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, is speaking openly of succession. … Continue reading
Tennessee’s Lt. Governor Not Sure If Obama Is A Citizen
I am convinced the entire crazy birther movement is never going to end. I bet Barack Obama does not want it to either. Anyone who is a birther is never going to vote for Obama. They are sworn political opponents. … Continue reading
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Tennessee Legislative Aide Denies Wishing Everyone A “Merry Christmas”
Lonnie “Skip” Cauthorn is a little upset that someone has taken his image and made a Christmas card out of it. Cauthorn is a top aide to state House Rep. Gary Odom, Tennessee’s highest-ranking Democrat. The card was sent around … Continue reading
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Dalai Lama Greeted In Memphis With “Hello, Dalai”
Sometimes it is not hard to figure out why much of the world thinks Americans are ignorant and disrespectful. First, the Mayor Pro Tem of Memphis, Myron Lowery, fist-bumps with the Dalai Lama. Not once, not twice, not three times, but four times. … Continue reading
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Tennessee Lawmaker Caught In Sex Scandal With Intern
Paul Stanley is a State Senator from Tennessee. He has a reputation as a solidly conservative, church-going legislator. His website states, “He is a member of Christ United Methodist Church where he serves as a Sunday school teacher and board member … Continue reading
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Another Racist Image Of Obama
This image was sent in an email by a Sherri Goforth, a legislative aid to Tennessee state Senator Diane Black. Of course, Goforth is a Republican. She said she sent it “to the wrong list of people.” For some reason, Republicans seem intent … Continue reading
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Tennessee Prepares To Legalize Mixing of Alcohol And Guns
The sponsor of a Tennessee bill allowing the 220,000 gun permit holders to bring loaded firearms into restaurants and bars believes that he has the votes to override Governor Phil Bredesen’s veto of the bill. State Representative Curry Todd said … Continue reading
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KFC And PETA Vie To Fix Chattanooga’s Potholes
PETA and KFC have a pothole battle in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It appears KFC won out. KFC has a pothole sponsorship program where it will fix potholes as long as a white stenciled message is left behind, “Re-Freshed by KFC.” Some … Continue reading
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Four Tennessee Lawmakers Join Lawsuit Seeking Obama’s Birth Certificate
More Tennessee lawmakers have joined Orly Taitz’s lawsuit attempting to force Barack Obama to reveal his “birth certificate, immigration records, passports and other vital records.” Previously, state House Representative Eric Swafford agreed to become a plaintiff in the case. Now … Continue reading
Tennessee Lawmaker Wants Obama To Show His Birth Certificate
Just in case you thought that the inauguration of Barack Obama as President was the end of the legal challenges that he is not a U.S. citizen, here comes another. Dr. Orly Taitz is seeking politicians to sign on as … Continue reading
Posted in Eric Swafford, Tennessee
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Tennessee State House Republicans Kick Speaker Out Of Their Party
Tennessee Republicans in the state House have finally kicked Speaker Kent Williams out of their caucus. Williams was elected Speaker by a 50 to 49 vote when all 49 Democrats supported him. He vowed to dispel partisan hatred in the … Continue reading
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Tim McGraw For Tennessee Governor?
Another celebrity is considering a race for Governor. For the last month, rumor has it that Country Western singer Tim McGraw may run for Governor of Tennessee. However, when the rumor first came out in December, a McGraw representative said … Continue reading
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Coup In Tennessee Legislature Trips Up Republicans
A stunning coup in the Tennessee state House left the Republicans with a Republican Speaker as they desired, but not the Republican they wanted. When the Republicans took control of the House 50 to 49 for the first time in … Continue reading
Posted in Kent Williams, Tennessee
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Political Attack Ad Targets Wrong Candidate
In Tennessee, Republican State Senator Diane Black sent an attack ad out to television stations. The Republican state Senator’s opponent is Democrat Jim Hawkins. However, Black’s campaign did not send out an attack ad against Hawkins. The ad that went out … Continue reading
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