Barnes Gaining Support
John Rodgers with the City Paper details the race between Speaker Pro Tem Rosalind Kurita and her Democratic challenger Tim Barnes. Rodgers notes the support of many of Kurita's Senate colleagues for her challenger:
Wilder flew to Clarksville for an event for Barnes and contributed $250 to his campaign.
In addition, Barnes’ campaign has received the financial support of former Gov. McWherter ($300 donation), his son Mike ($1,000), House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh ($200), Senate Democratic Leader Jim Kyle ($250), Nashville Sen. Harper ($125) and Memphis Sen. Beverly Marrero ($100).
Perhaps even more important than the support of the Senate Democratic caucus members, is the support of the Tennessee AFL-CIO. In a low turnout election (which this is likely to be) having the backing of the most prominent labor union in the state of Tennessee could definitely push Barnes over the edge; not simply because they've maxed out to his campaign with $7,500 in contributions, but because of their ability to mobilize voters in favor of their candidate.
Chances are, if this race comes down to Democratic primary voters, there is a very good chance Kurita will lose. Her only hope may be Republican crossover voters, but I haven't heard of any concerted effort on the part of Republicans to help Kurita keep that seat.
No Republican has filed to run in that seat, so the winner of the primary will be the one to take the oath of office.
4 comments:
When I go to cast my vote, I don't care who has the most money.
I'm interested in which candidate is the most committed to the PEOPLE in my district.
Which candidate cares about me, my family and friends in the community? Who is willing to listen to our concerns and make the needed changes? Who knocked on my door? Who asked ME what I thought?
TIM BARNES! He didn't HAVE to knock on doors in the brutal TN heat...He did it because he cared that much about the PEOPLE in his district!!
Imagine that! PEOPLE over politics!
Thank you, Tim! For caring and for listening!
Why doesn't somebody do a story about that?
Because reporters don't want to have to follow him around in the heat to watch him knocking on doors.
I rest my case!
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