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.
Democrats Disavow Senate Nominee
Democrats are disavowing the candidate who became the party’s nominee to face Sen. Bob Corker. Mark Clayton received the most votes, despite running virtually no campaign.