Anybody But Odom
That seems to be the pretty clear message coming out of the Governor's office today, as Bredesen spokeswoman Lydia Linker told the AP:
"Unfortunately, there have been some trust issues with Rep. Odom," Bredesen spokeswoman Lydia Lenker told The Associated Press in an e-mail exchange late Wednesday. She did not elaborate on what those issues have been.
"We're actively exploring options other than Rep. Odom to carry the administration's legislative package," she wrote.
By coming out so openly in opposition to one candidate, Bredesen has the potential to sour relations with the Democratic caucus over the next two years, should Odom maintain his position as Democratic leader. The question now becomes, who is less popular among caucus members? Odom or Bredesen? We'll find out soon.
Update:
Jeff Woods at the Nashville Scene gives some historical context for the Bredesen/Odom feud, for those of us not here during the Mayoral years.
3 comments:
Well gee, I'm glad to see that Bredesen finally saw it fit to get involved in Democratic politics :p
Lies. Damn slanderous lies. I demand the AP apologize and retract this story. What reporter goes and attributes personal analysis in the media from a spokeperson to the office they work for? This ain't New York or Chicago or all those other big time liberal media countries.
Yet another question might be: Does Bredesen even give a rip? Odom led House Democrats into the Great State of Irrelevance. Who'd want to join them there?
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