Gingrich campaign touts endorsements after losing a major one

The campaign of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich called a press conference Monday afternoon to announce their latest endorsement — state Sen. Mae Beavers of Mt. Juliet — but the news was overshadowed by the loss of another backer over … Continue reading

Newt Gingrich’s Tennessee team announced; Ron Ramsey undecided

South Carolina may be make or break for Newt Gingrich’s presidential bid, but the former House speaker has gone ahead with organizing his campaign for the March 6 primary here in Tennessee. Conservative blogger Ken Marrero, who is serving as … Continue reading

Terri Lynn Weaver draws fire for blackface photo

WSMV has the type of thing that no candidate wants to see on Election Day — Terri Lynn Weaver is drawing fire for posing with her pastor as he’s dressed in an Aunt Jemima costume for Halloween. Weaver posted the picture, which you can see by clicking here, to her Facebook page with the caption, [...]

Complaint filed against House candidate James Hale

Updated 11:30 a.m. with Hale campaign’s response A complaint has been filed against James Hale, the Democratic nominee for the state’s 40th House District, over a $50 donation made by a registered lobbyist in the December. The complaint, signed by Brian Smith (no address or other identifying info), says campaign finance records show Hale accepted [...]