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How a far-right political group rose to power in Sumner County — and what they’re pursuing in the next election

Blaise Gainey

February 5, 2024

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Sumner County’s upcoming elections could have a major impact on public life for years to come. That’s thanks in large part to a hard-right branch of the Republican party and its surprising rise to power.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: conservatives, election, republicans, Sumner County, Sumner County Commission, Sumner County Constitutional Republicans

State ethics bill backed by GOP leaders riles conservative groups

Julia Ritchey

April 26, 2022

One particular measure in a sweeping ethics package that’s riling some conservative groups is a requirement to more fully disclose expenditures.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: conservatives, republicans, Tennessee Republicans

Vaccine-Skeptical Radio Host Receives Backlash After Being Hospitalized With COVID

Juliana Kim

July 26, 2021

Conservative radio talk show host Phil Valentine has been silent since he was admitted to the hospital for COVID-19. Meanwhile, his social media has been exploding with debate between his supporters and critics since, throughout the last year, the Supertalk 99.7 WTN host has been a staunch and vocal skeptic of the COVID vaccine.

Filed Under: Health Care, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: conservatives, Coronavirus In Tennessee, coronavirus vaccine, COVID, COVID-19, Phil Valentine, vaccine hesitancy, Vaccines

Alberto Gonzales, Richard Land Call for Immigration Bill (TRANSCRIPT)

Daniel Potter

April 4, 2013

Two prominent conservatives from Tennessee are calling on Congress to pass sweeping immigration reform.  WPLN’s Daniel Potter reports on the push from the Southern Baptist Convention’s outgoing policy head Richard Land, alongside former US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Congress, conservatives, Immigration

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