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Wamp Campaign Responds to Haslam Poll

Submitted by Gene Patterson on June 9, 2010 - 5:41pm

The Wamp Campaign wasting no time responding to release of an internal poll commissioned for Bill Haslam.

The survey - conducted June 1 - 3 - shows the Knoxville Mayor with a comfortable lead over his Republican rivals, Zach Wamp and Ron Ramsey.

“Despite going on TV four months ago and spending millions of dollars, Bill Haslam has only managed to rent the attention of some voters but can’t close the sale," said Sam Edelen, Wamp campaign spokesman.

Ramsey Gives Feds the Boot in New TV Ad

Submitted by Gene Patterson on April 14, 2010 - 4:10pm

Tennessee's Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey has released his first tv campaign ad for governor.

It promises to give the federal government "the boot" if they don't like how things are done in Tennessee.

While the spot does not mention his republican opponents, the Wamp campaign was quick to criticize Ramsey.

Neal Questions KNS Double Standard

Submitted by Gene Patterson on April 8, 2010 - 3:03pm

KnoxViews blogger Randy Neal wondering aloud about coverage by the Knoxville News Sentinel of Knox County's two mayors. 

Neal points to today's KNS editorial, in which the newspaper defends its reporting of Chief of Staff Mike Arms attending a meeting in Oak Ridge on behalf of a private business.

Neal writes:

Haslam's Latest TV Ad

Submitted by Gene Patterson on April 1, 2010 - 4:12pm

The latest Bill Haslam for Governor TV ad is about to make its debut.  Supporters and reporters have been given early previews of the spot that features former WBIR Heartland host Bill Landry's voice.

If you haven't seen it, here it is:

McMillan Ends Run for Governor

Submitted by Gene Patterson on March 31, 2010 - 5:33pm

The lone female in Tennessee's Governor's race says she has decided to end her campaign.

On the eve of the filing deadline for governor, Democrat Kim McMillan says she has decided to seek  the office of the Mayor of Clarksville.

In a news release today, McMillan says:

Democrats Respond to Ramsey

Submitted by Gene Patterson on July 31, 2009 - 4:46pm

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester responds to Lt Gov. Ron Ramsey's criticism of Lamar Alexander's decision to vote in favor of Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Forrester says the criticism is a "bad move for a gubernatorial candidate."

"The lieutenant governor is obviously pandering to his extreme far right base, which may be foolish in the long run," Forrester said.

Inspector General Says Report Out Soon on Ash Spill

Submitted by Gene Patterson on May 8, 2009 - 9:05pm

TVA Inspector General Richard Moore says a preliminary report on the Roane County Ash Spill should be out in the next week or so.

Moore - speaking on Tennessee This Week - says TVA will have an opportunity to respond to the Inspector General's review before a final report is submitted.

The I. G. also talked about the procurement card scandal uncovered by his office.   He says TVA administrators are taking appropriate actions to make sure it doesn't happen again.