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Posted: Friday - July 3, 2009
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Tennessee: Smith douses heat over party points
A national writer and state political officials are taking aim at congressional candidate and former Tennessee Republican Party chairwoman Robin Smith, one calling her "Poisonous Partisan Robin Smith."
Posted: Friday - July 3, 2009
Gibbons trails in governor's race fundraising
The Bill Gibbons for Governor campaign has raised more than $415,000, according to a campaign news release.
Posted: Thursday - July 2, 2009
Haslam far outpaces Wamp in campaign fundraising
When it comes to money, Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam is more than three times ahead of GOP primary opponent Zach Wamp in the Tennessee governor’s race, preliminary fundraising reports show.
Posted: Thursday - July 2, 2009
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Tennessee: Lawsuit seeking to stop guns in bars law
NASHVILLE — A lawyer for plaintiffs suing to stop a law that allows handguns to be carried in Tennessee bars and restaurants that serve alcohol says the legal action is necessary to maintain a safe environment for patrons.
Posted: Wednesday - July 1, 2009
Gubernatorial hopefuls pull out all stops for cash
Tennessee gubernatorial candidates hosted last-minute fundraisers and made final pleas for online contributions Tuesday, hoping to plump up campaign war chests before one of the 2010 race’s first real tests — results from first-quarter fundraising.
Posted: Wednesday - July 1, 2009
Smith plans ‘major announcement’
Former Tennessee Republican Party Chairwoman Robin Smith said Tuesday that she will be stopping in all 11 of the counties in the state’s 3rd congressional district for a major announcement today.
Posted: Tuesday - June 30, 2009
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Watson out of race for Wamp's House seat
Though his name has been mentioned as a possible contender for months, Tennessee state Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, said Monday he won't run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Posted: Sunday - June 28, 2009
Tennessee: Green issues? Call it a split
NASHVILLE — Tennessee environmental groups and business interests clashed repeatedly over water and other environmental issues in this year’s General Assembly, but both sides are walking away claiming some significant victories.
Posted: Saturday - June 27, 2009
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Assembly in political cross hairs
NASHVILLE -- Tennessee lawmakers found themselves in the political crosshairs this year as gun-rights advocates pushed several dozen gun bills, including controversial moves to expand places where handgun-carry permit holders can take their loaded weapons.
Posted: Friday - June 26, 2009
Tennessee: Bredesen says governors ‘obligated to be in contact’
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen said Thursday he doesn’t believe a governor “has to tell everybody what they’re doing every moment” of the day, but “they are obligated to be in contact.”
Posted: Thursday - June 25, 2009
Tennessee: Haslam donation not tied to fundraising ban vote
NASHVILLE — A Republican lawmaker, whose vote helped kill Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey’s chance to raise money for his gubernatorial campaign during the legislative session, said he was not influenced by a $15,000 contribution made to his PAC by the family of another gubernatorial candidate.
Posted: Wednesday - June 24, 2009
Wamp announces 'statewide leadership team' backing bid
NASHVILLE -- U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., on Tuesday released a list of 250 people who are on his "statewide leadership team" as he seeks the 2010 Republican gubernatorial nomination.
Posted: Tuesday - June 23, 2009
Ramsey not bowed by vote on fundraising
NASHVILLE -- Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey said Monday his 2010 gubernatorial fundraising was "obviously hurt" from the Legislature's failure to modify an existing ban on legislators rai
Posted: Monday - June 22, 2009
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Speaker Williams' earns some praise
NASHVILLE -- Like most House Republicans, Rep. Eric Watson, R-Cleveland, was furious with fellow Republican Kent Williams on Jan. 1
Posted: Sunday - June 21, 2009
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Tennessee: GOP claims strides on issues
NASHVILLE -- Republicans may have only "semi-control" of the General Assembly, but they say they nonetheless made major strides this year in areas such as gun rights, social issues such as abortion and charter school expansion.
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