U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, isn’t buying Gov. Bill Haslam’s claim that politics didn’t play a role in his decision not to set up a Tennessee-run health insurance exchange, and he’s pointing to the governor’s own words as evidence. “It is obvious politics played a substantial part in the Governor’s decision,” Cohen said in a [...]
U.S. Rep. Diane Black, R-Gallatin, has been named one of four sophomore lawmakers to watch in the next Congress by National Journal, a Washington magazine that’s focuses on national politics. Black was tabbed because she is a member of the … Continue reading →
Tennessee’s relationship with its Muslim community is back in the news again this Monday. The editorial staff of the New York Times opined this morning on the opening of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro, praising some community leaders for standing … Continue reading →
Updated 1:15 p.m. with Black’s endorsements Lou Ann Zelenik’s campaign says it has been endorsed by state Sens. Mae Beavers and Kerry Roberts and state House Speaker Pro Tempore Judd Matheny. The three state lawmakers appeared outside War Memorial Auditorium … Continue reading →
U.S. Rep. Diane Black’s campaign alleges that her GOP rival Lou Ann Zelenik has been coordinating with an independent political action committee, in violation of federal law. Zelenik’s campaign disputes the assertion. The Black campaign released a statement on Monday … Continue reading →
Updated July 19 with amount of the ad buy U.S. Rep. Diane Black appears to be targeted by an independent expenditure campaign from a group called Congressional Elections PAC. The group has purchased 30-second spots that have been airing the … Continue reading →
While U.S. Rep. Diane Black says “here’s my plan” and “now I’ve found the answer” when she describes the “No Budget, No Pay” proposal in a campaign ad, the plan actually came from her congressional neighbor, U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper. … Continue reading →