Tennessee Republicans are striking a relatively positive tone on President Obama’s plan to combat the militant group ISIS.
Joe Carr’s Strong Turnout Shows Tea Party’s Strength, But Now They Must Wait Until 2018
Tea Party upstart Joe Carr performed better than many had expected in his matchup with U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander, and political analysts say last week’s primary results shows that Tennessee has a strong base of more conservative voters.
Sen. Lamar Alexander Accepts Republican Nomination With Bipartisan Message
Tea party challenger Joe Carr repeatedly accused Alexander of siding with Democrats. Alexander seemed to at least partially embrace that accusation during his acceptance speech.
Bill To Reduce VA Backlog Passes Easily With No Help From Tennessee’s Senators
Republican Lamar Alexander, who is in a primary battle to keep his seat, did not vote. And Republican Bob Corker was one of the three to vote no.
After Months Of Avoidance, Lamar Alexander Acknowledges Challenger Joe Carr By Name
Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander has gone out of his way to avoid saying the name of his most viable opponent in the Republican Primary, until now.
Sen. Alexander Wants To Send The National Guard Back To The Mexican Border
As Congress considers what to do about the flood of unaccompanied minors flooding across the Mexican border, Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander is calling to send guardsmen. At a hearing in Washington on Thursday, he advocated dispatching soldiers to parts of the border where there is no wall or fence.
What Eric Cantor’s Loss Has To Do With Immigration Jabs At Lamar Alexander
In the final weeks of campaigning, two Republicans challenging Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander are harping on the same issue – illegal immigration. Both Memphis businessman George Flinn and Rutherford County state Rep. Joe Carr have released ads trying to tie Alexander to the current influx on the southern border.
Rand Paul’s Not Endorsing Lamar Alexander, But The Two Are Making A Point To Be Seen Together
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul made yet another appearance Monday with Tennessee’s Lamar Alexander, who is facing a Tea Party primary challenger. While considered one of the most moderate Republicans in the Senate, Alexander has been working in recent months to look more conservative.
Senators Say Royalty Reform Tougher Sell ‘Where Nobody Even Plays A Guitar’
Three Republican senators sat on the small stage of Nashville’s Bluebird Café Monday morning flanked by some of the biggest songwriters in town. The lawmakers flew in to show support for legislation that might help hit-makers get paid more.
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