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I've watched you posted idiotically but now I have to say something. Vance Cheek is a good man and could have won Congress in 2006 but for the egos of Bill Breeding, Jeff Anderson, and most of all Phil Roe. I am VERY disappointed in Cheek for endorsing Roe after Roe blind-sided him two years ago.
That said, Cheek would be an excellent Supreme Court judge if given the chance. I know first hand he was planning for State Senate until this opportunity came up. I hope he gets it and Matthew Hill gets Rusty Crowe's seat. If it doesn't work out, I'll back Vance Cheek because I believe he, like David Davis, feel a higher calling to office and aren't just politicians trying to climb the ladder
Posted by: MLittle | July 7, 2008 02:29 PM
Daily Dose for July 07, 2008
German Newspaper: VW Likely Going to AL
German Newspaper: VW Likely Going to AL -- German industry newsletter Automobilwoche reports that Volkswagen will likely choose Alabama instead of Chattanooga for its much-touted auto manufacturing plant. Reuters news service reported a VW spokesman said that a decision on the location of the plant had yet to be taken and that Alabama, Tennessee and Michigan remained in the running. A decision is expected by July 21, but could come as early as tomorrow. More here.
Three-Way Dem Primary for Congress -- Tom Humphrey looks at the three-man Democratic primary to take on Sen. Lamar Alexander. The primary opponents have taken aim at each other, including plenty of name-calling. Ken Eaton calls Bob Tuke a "paid lobbyist," while Tuke calls Eaton a "used car salesman," both refer to Mike Padgett a "career politican." All say they were urged in the race by TN Democratic Party Chair Gray Sasser. Meanwhile, the Tennessean mentions TN remains in the safe column for Republican Senator Lamar Alexander. More on Padgett in today's City Paper
Bribery Not the Case in the New Ford Trial -- The new trial of State Sen. John Ford isn't about bribery - and that seems to be causing a good deal of confusion. Some prospective jurors even seemed to think the trial was related to Operation TN Waltz. However, Ford isn't charged with taking the money as a bribe, but rather with misusing his office to secure the payments and then hiding them from state regulators. Ford is charged with taking money from a TennCare contractor and then using his office to advance the contractors legislative interests. Ford's lawyers seems to be making some progress in pointing out the money Ford took was actually for lobbying efforts in other states and Ford had been advocating for the TennCare contractor well before he got the money the prosecution says was for advancing their interests in TN.
Chief Justice Praises TN System for Judges -- Retiring Chief Justice of the TN Supreme Court William M. Barker, praised the TN system for selecting judges which is being criticized by some Republican lawmakers. In an interview with The City Paper, Barker called the plan the "best of all methods" for selecting judges. The Tennessee Plan requires the governor to appoint justices or intermediate appellate judges from among nominees submitted by a selection commission. Once appointed, the justices or appeals court judges can run for re-election through retention referendums, which require a voter to simply select yes to keep them in office for an eight-year term or no to boot them out. Some argue this method is unconstitutional, pointing out the state Constitution says, judges should be "elected by the qualified voters of the state." Barker says the issue has already been litigated in 1973 and 1996 and the TN system survived.
What in the h*ll is Vance Cheek doing putting in for the Supreme Court???? Is he a closet Democrat, like many thought?? Bredesen wants a minority ~ the whole slate seems to be women, African-Americans and a disabled guy.
Many people like Cheek and God bless him for his courage; but, now we get to see if he's a real Republican. He made it well known he wanted Congress and the people who know him and DDavis well looked to an alternative and Phil Roe gave them that. That's why Cheek finished in the middle. Can he be a judge? If so, he's a Democrat. If not, he's got no appeal across the aisle.
He may be a nice guy but he needs to go from the Big Scene. I hear he'll run for Mayor again and that seems his speed. He doesn't have what it takes to get any higher! Meanwhile, the current Johnson City mayor is on his way to Washington!!!!
Go Roe!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: JGregory | July 7, 2008 01:49 PM