Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander is facing pressure from conservative activists as he runs for re-election. But the senator says he’s not like his outspoken Tea Party colleague from Texas.
Challenger’s First TV Ad Claims Sen. Alexander “Snuck In” Billions In Shutdown Deal
The 30 second spot features State Rep. Joe Carr standing in front of a dam, telling viewers that conservatives “fought the good fight” trying to defund ObamaCare.
As Campaign Finance Numbers Trickle In, Lamar Alexander Pads Reelection War Chest
Senator Lamar Alexander raised $838,000 for his reelection campaign in the third quarter. Fundraising numbers for candidates across Tennessee are starting to trickle in, despite furloughs at the Federal Election Commission.
Next Stop For The Tea Party Express: Tennessee’s U.S. Senate Primary?
Leaders of the Tea Party Express took shots at Tennessee’s senior senator today. During an appearance in Nashville, the group said it’s willing to help fund a primary challenger to Lamar Alexander.
Reelection Just Got A Lot Tougher For Congressman DesJarlais
With State Rep. Joe Carr out of the 4th District congressional race, Republican strategists say the days of embattled incumbent Scott DesJarlais may be numbered.
Challenger To Lamar Alexander Simultaneously Shuns, Accepts ‘Tea Party’ Label
Senator Lamar Alexander will face at least one challenger in next year’s Republican Primary. Rutherford County State Rep. Joe Carr announced his candidacy today.
US Rep. DesJarlais Still Lags In Fundrasing Race
Tennessee Congressman Scott DesJarlais more than $39,000 in the second quarter, lagging behind his challengers in the 4th district Republican primary.
Bill Would Repeal Tennessee Tax on Gold
More gold bars could be headed to Tennessee if one Republican lawmaker from Rutherford County has his way. A bill introduced last week would repeal the state’s sales tax on precious metals.
Proposed Bill Carries Echoes of Old Hickory-Era Crisis
If one Tennessee legislator gets his way, federal agents could be arrested for enforcing any potential assault weapons ban. But the concept of a state trying to cancel out federal measures was already tried 180 years ago. And the president who squashed that effort was one of Nashville’s most famous residents.
Bill Would Block Gun Laws, Allow Arrest of Federal Agents
A state lawmaker has introduced measures to block any new federal gun laws. Rutherford County Republican Joe Carr even went as far as to say any federal officers would be arrested if they tried to enforce such laws.
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