Today, members of the Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus signed a letter showing their support for President Donald Trump as he contests the results of last week's election. Paul Rose (R-Covington) is among the two dozen supporting Trump. "While this election may have been 'called' by various media outlets, the election process is far from over," the letter read. "This … [Read more...] about Paul Rose, Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn are among the Tennessee Republicans supporting Trump as he contests election results
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No surprises in U.S., Tennessee senate and house elections
There were no surprises when it came to the elections of Tennessee's legislators. Republican Bill Hagerty of Nashville handily won the U.S. Senate seat with 75.04 percent of votes (19,546). Democrat Marquita Bradshaw of Memphis, whose nomination over James Mackler in the primary was considered an upset, earned 5,779 votes (22.19 percent). Hagerty, the only Trump-backed … [Read more...] about No surprises in U.S., Tennessee senate and house elections
Election 2020: Hagerty, Bradshaw, Rose and Pearson take Tipton County in primaries
The bitter campaign between Bill Hagerty and Dr. Manny Sethi came to an end Thursday night in a landslide victory for the Trump-backed former ambassador to Japan. In Tipton County, Hagerty brought in 70.7 percent of votes to Sethi's 15.8. Dr. George Flinn was a distant third with 9 percent. Hagerty is now the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate race in November. “Thank you … [Read more...] about Election 2020: Hagerty, Bradshaw, Rose and Pearson take Tipton County in primaries
Sen. Paul Rose reacts to Governor Lee’s plan to put a ‘pause’ on Megasite
In the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams,” a lot of people believe the famous quote is “If you build it, they will come.” It’s about a man receiving a cryptic message to build a baseball field in a cornfield to be used by a bunch of dead baseball players. The quote is actually “If you build it, he will come.” Nevertheless, the quote applies to the dilemma officials are facing with … [Read more...] about Sen. Paul Rose reacts to Governor Lee’s plan to put a ‘pause’ on Megasite
A look back: Political moves and missteps in the 2010s
As we begin a new decade we wanted to have a look back at the things that made news – good, bad and inspiring – from 2010-19. It was a decade with unspeakable tragedy, politicians behaving badly, extreme weather and small towns rallying around their own in a way others cannot. This is part two of our series and it covers local politics. The other parts in this series cover the … [Read more...] about A look back: Political moves and missteps in the 2010s
