Ramsey

Press Release from the Tennessee Democratic Party, September 13, 2010:

Republican Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey’s condescending remark about college professors should alarm voters across the state about the Republican commitment to education and job…

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Press Release from Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey, Aug. 24, 2010:

(Nashville) – Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville) has appointed Shelby County Commissioner J.W. Gibson to the Tennessee Health Equity Commission. The Commission…

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The Knoxville mayor wins big in the primary battle to carry the GOP torch into the Tennessee gubernatorial election this fall.

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Statement from the Tennessee Democratic Party, July 28, 2010:

Tennessee’s Republican gubernatorial candidates are making a compelling case to elect Democrat Mike McWherter for governor. State Sen. Ron Ramsey, U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp…

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Republicans have the majority of ballots cast in 74 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. What has looked like a tidal wave of GOP enthusiasm over the last few months appears to be manifesting itself in early voting.

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The Chattanooga congressman has issued a formal challenge to Haslam for another round of televised back-and-forth between the two. The former Knoxville mayor has so far declined, pointing to the candidates’ numerous joint appearances at forums.

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Press Release from Zach Wamp for Governor, July 17, 2010:

Wamp calls for more televised debates to address lingering questions about Haslam’s record; Says Haslam should stop stonewalling and answer all questions

CHATTANOOGA –…

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The lieutenant governor also said the Tennessee General Assembly deserves credit for the work it did in January that helped land Race-to-the-Top grant money.

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The lieutenant governor says he’s talked with several health directors in the state and the Tennessee Medical Association about how such a plan might be effectively implemented.

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The GOP candidates will attend a Friends of NRA banquet this Saturday in Nashville. McWherter won’t be there, but he’s quick on the draw with both his hunting license and lifetime NRA membership card.

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The budget issue is clearly the biggest obstacle facing the next governor. And the GOP three agree they’re ready to hit the ground cutting in 2011.

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The House passed the $28 billion compromise budget 94-0 Friday after the Senate voted 30-3 late Thursday night. The agreement followed an admonishment on Wednesday by the governor to get beyond differences among lawmakers and finish the process.

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