From a presser:
Sen. Roy Herron, Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 8th District in the U.S. Congress, today announced endorsements from Sen. Tim Barnes (D-Clarksville), Sen. Doug Jackson (D-Dickson), Rep. Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville), and Rep. John Tidwell (D-New Johnsonville), all prominent legislators who represent Tennesseans living in the congressional district.
“I’ve had the [...]
Congressional Quarterly officially changes its designation for the race in the 8th Congressional District:
The district gave Sen. John McCain , R-Ariz., 56 percent of the vote in 2008 even as Tanner went unchallenged. In 2004 President George W. Bush won the district with 53 percent. But Democrats prefer to [...]
From the inbox:
“As one of state’s most respected public servants, John Tanner has served his country and the people of the 8th congressional district with dignity, with honor, and with his characteristic true grit. His strong, yet compassionate leadership here and abroad will be sorely missed. But those of us [...]
From an email blast:
Tonight, my longtime friend and Congressman, John Tanner, announced he will not seek re-election to Tennessee’s 8th District.
Given the challenges facing this nation, this state, and this congressional district, I feel like I can help make a difference by serving in Congress. And so, I want to [...]
From Matt Wilson:
Former Tennessee Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Paula Flowers is leaving the race for Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District, she said this morning.
Ms. Flowers, a Democrat, said she had been looking forward to serving the district, but the needs of her husband and three sons had to come [...]
From the Times Free Press:
The candidates in the race to fill Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District seat don’t always share the same opinions on issues, but they all have at least one thing in common.
They all know how to Tweet.
At least nine of the 10 candidates — Democrat, Republican and [...]
I have to ask….when are the people of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district going to snap out of their stupor and get rid of this ……guy?
The White House says domestic politics is irrelevant to its pending Afghanistan decision, but domestic politicians beg to differ. “There ain’t [...]
Reporter Grant Bosse talks about his campaign in New Hampshire's Phantom Congressional District, the Fightin' Double ZeroFrom an email blast:
I’m Steve Cohen, Congressman for Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. I served for many years in the Tennessee State Senate, and I’ve seen firsthand the qualities of a good Senator. That’s why I’m supporting Adrienne Pakis-Gillon in the December 1st Special Election for Senate District 31.
Adrienne is [...]
Matt Hurtt isn’t seeing a lot of potential in the current crop of GOP candidates currently putting themselves forward in the 6th Congressional District:
My ideal candidate to run successfully against Bart Gordon would be someone viable from within the conservative movement. There are a few people who have been [...]
From the Chattanoogan.com:
The Chattanooga Tea Party and Campaign for Liberty are joining together to sponsor a series of LiberTea Debates in preparation for the 2010 elections.
The first of these public debates will feature the seven announced Republican candidates for Tennessee’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House [...]
From the Chattanoogan.com:
The Chattanooga Tea Party and Campaign for Liberty are joining together to sponsor a series of LiberTea Debates in preparation for the 2010 elections.
The first of these public debates will feature the seven announced Republican candidates for Tennessee’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House [...]
It appears the special election race in New York’s 23rd congressional district is not yet over.
Though Conservative Doug Hoffman conceded the race to Bill Owens (D) on Election Night after being told he had barely won his stronghold of Oswego County, it turns out that wasn’t true.
