Its no surprise Tennessee’s senators are the ones going out on a limb and talking specifics about what they could live with in a fiscal cliff deal. A Vanderbilt political science professor says they won’t be the ones making a tough vote.
Corker Accuses States of Bilking Medicaid with Bed Tax
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker, who is an increasingly central character in the fiscal cliff drama, wants to end what he calls a “massive bed tax.” Hospitals say without it, some could be forced to close.
Corker Floating Fiscal Compromise Bill
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker is on a media blitz, telling lawmakers to suck it up and solve the nation’s looming fiscal crisis. The recently reelected Republican has written a bill that he says will take “political courage” to pass.
Corker Fears Feds May ‘Destroy’ TVA
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker says TVA might be better off if it came out from under federal oversight. Both of the state’s U.S. senators say the White House isn’t putting much thought or taking their input over appointing new board members.
Corker Withholds Comment on Democratic Opponent
Tennessee’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate has gained notoriety since his unexpected primary win. But the now-disavowed Democrat is getting almost no attention from his Republican opponent, Bob Corker.
Corker Calls Missouri Republican’s Rape Comments “Unbelievable”
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker stopped short of calling on Missouri Republican Todd Akin to end his bid for Senate. But Corker, a Republican, says he found Akin’s comments to be “unbelievable.”
Disavowed Democrat Appears with Republican Campfield
The Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate – disavowed by the Tennessee party– appeared today alongside an outspoken GOP state lawmaker. Mark Clayton is still trying to prove he really is a Democrat after his decisive primary win.
TNDP Vows to Vet Candidates Following Clayton Nomination
Tennessee Democrats have missed the chance to take their nominee for U.S. Senate off the ballot. But after Mark Clayton won the nomination last week, a member of the party’s executive committee is vowing to start vetting candidates.
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