The Tennessee Majority

Democrat Party Spokesman Endorses Republican Yager for State Senate

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:43:00 +0000

Breaking news . . . Wade Munday, flack for the Tennessee Democrat Party, has endorsed Ken Yager, Republican candidate for the 12th State Senate District (currently held by retiring Sen. Tommy Kilby, a Democrat) by wearing a Yager sticker at campaign stops on Monday. Oh, or is this dirty Democrat tricks?

Democrats Conspire with Terrorists to defeat FISA

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:18:00 +0000

With the very security of our nation at stake, Democrats decided to play poltics today rather than do what's right. Dems lead by San Francisco liberal Nancy Pelosi went after Josh Bolton and Harriet Miers by issuing contempt charges against them (nevermind the constitution's seperation of powers doctrine. Why let the constitution stand in the way?). Meanwhile, the Dems prepare to leave town while letting FISA expire. This will take away powers that our nation needs to maintain our safety and security by allowing the feds to eavesdrop on phone calls and e-mails of SUSPECTED TERRORISTS!!!!!

Crowning McCain

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:16:00 +0000

Gov. Romney today ordained Sen. John McCain with his support and delegates. It's a significant endorsement for McCain. Some pundits thought Romney would keep his delegates until the convention.

Fed up with Phil

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:10:00 +0000

Phil Bredesen again shows that he likes to spend other people's money better than his own. He'd never run one of his businesses like he does state government. Phil is proposing to spend another $25 million per year ($150 million all together) on free day care ("pre-k) despite his OWN study showing that it doesn't work. This study shows that the program is ineffective, inconsistent, and not worth the money.

Phil really wants Pre-k since it will mean more jobs for teachers who who will pay dues to the liberal NEA, and it will be a legacy for him. Nevermind that this legacy doesn't work. Just ask Georgia.

Not is it just spending money that the state doesn't have, but it is spending money that might be spent better. For example, it could be spent on tutors, scholarships, etc.

Common Sense Fails Libs

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:44:00 +0000

Common sense always seems to escape liberals. Take this one. The United Van Lines study that found that people and their talents are moving to low tax states:

But one reason to conclude that taxes are also a motivator is because the eight states without an income tax are stealing talent from other states. They are Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming, and each one gained in net domestic migrants. Each one except Florida — which has sky-high property taxes on new homesteaders — also ranked in the top 12 of destination states. The nearby table ranks the top five destination and departure states.

Lower taxes attracts talented people and jobs creating more tax revenue and helping to keep taxes low.

Paying more to Phil up your tank . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:39:00 +0000

Didn't Nancy Pelosi promises to lower gas prices within a year? Now, she along with Gov. Phil Bredesen are talking about hiking taxes on gas. Say hello to $4/a gallon if they add on all the taxes they are talking about.

Bredesen said the state will need to increase its gasoline tax, currently 22 cents per gallon, in order to fund what the Tennessee Department of Transportation says is $5 billion in necessary road projects over the next 10 years.

Is it just me or do you cringe every time the Dems talk about how it is shameful for oil companies to make profits? If they had their way, they would go Hugo Chavez on the oil companies putting all the oil companies in the control of the government. Given the government's inefficiencies, can you imagine the waits at the pump for your tax-subsidized gas.

Krispy Kreme anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:01:00 +0000

I voted early, so I wasn't out voting today. I haven't heard of any problems in Tennessee, although I have heard of scattered minor problems around the nation. One of the most interesting is this report on Chelsea Clinton.

McCain wins the GOP nomination

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:13:00 +0000

For a campaign that was near death late last summer, Senator John McCain showed how far he had come back by moving ever closer to the GOP nomination tonight by winning the Florida primary. Now, all eyes turn to next Tuesday, February 5. McCain has to be the odds on favorite to win the nominee.

McCain will be in Nashville Saturday morning for a 10:45 AM rally at MBA.

UPDATE: Fox News tonight reports that Rudy Giuliani will endorse McCain Tuesday.

70 rounds of applause in 53 minutes!

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:02:00 +0000

President Bush did an outstanding job in his final State of the Union message tonight. He promises to move forward with his initiatives to protect our economy and our borders. He will push forward with making his tax cuts permanent. Will the Congress make the deductibility of Tennessee's sales tax permanent? It expired at the end of 2007.

I was disappointed to see the Democrats took such a partisan stance by sitting on their butts when the president called upon the Congress to pass important legislation to defend ourselves against terrorism. What kind of message does that send to the terrorists and to the rest of teh world?

A Drunken Sailor

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:01:00 +0000

The Tennessean has the text of Governor Bredesen's State of the State address tonight. While he use a nautical motif to describe his role as head of state, he could have avoided the state's current fiscal shortfalls if he had not spent money like a drunken sailor last year. Bredesen has practically doubled the size of the state budget in his six years in office, blew through $1.8 billion in new revenue last year, and now is coming up short. It's time for Bredesen and the Democrats to sober up and realize the state should live within its means just like we do at home. Of course the governor's official residence will be much bigger than ours, especially once he spends more taxpayer money to build his underground dance hall.

Credit where it is due

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:04:00 +0000

Laura Ingraham's quote of the day:

Look, the success over there is due to the blood and the courage of our servicemen and women, and to General Petraeus and to President Bush. Not to General Hillary Clinton.

-- Mitt Romney, at last night's Republican debate.

and her soundbite of the week:

The idea of Bill Clinton back in the White House with nothing to do is something I just can't imagine. I think we want to have a president, not a team of husband and wife thinking that they're going to run the country.

-- Gov. Mitt Romney, at NBC's Republican debate.

W.W.R.D.?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:00:00 +0000

While it seems that even Republicans want to go along with the liberal/progressive/Democrats who think the answer to every problem is more government and higher taxes, it is high time to ask W.W.R.D.? That is, What would Reagan do?

Who can do more?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:51:00 +0000

Senator Hillary Clinton brought her Bigger Government express to Nashville last night as she spoke to a crowd at TSU. The more I hear from her and Senator Obama, it sounds like they are competing over who can do more. Who can raise taxes? Who can spend more government dollars? Who can hand out more pork? Who can expand welfare programs? Who can do more to take away personal responsibility? Who can put the government in charge of our alives? How I long for the Reagan Revolution to return. Folks, the answer to our problems will not be found in DC.

The truth about abortion

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:45:00 +0000

Excellent piece from Gary Redden published in the Tennessean concerning the truth about the abortion issue. For abortion proponents, its really a matter of a convenience. A matter of a convenience for a woman to dispose of an unwanted child easily. I argue that a woman's choice is made earlier--when she decides to engage in unprotected sex. While that may not be the case when it comes to rape or incest, those no doubt for a small proportion of abortions. Redden says:

It's time to tell the truth and stop burying our heads in the sand concerning abortion. We as a nation must protect the most vulnerable among us, the unborn. If we do not, we are no better than all the other morally corrupt nations and civilizations that have allowed mass genocide of the perceived undesirable or unwanted.

The State Senate will have the second reading of SJR127 as amended Monday night at 5 PM followed by the third reading and voting on Wednesday morning.

Rambo or Walker Texas Ranger?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:20:00 +0000

After seeing the lastest poll results for Tennessee, it seems that John McCain could use some help from Rambo.
But, who would you prefer to have your back? Rambo or Walker Texas Ranger? Personally, I wouldn't want to take on either one.

Latest Poll: Obama slips to third after Hillary, Undecideds

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:47:00 +0000

The latest poll (from WSMV) for the February 5th presidential primary in Tennessee shows that Democrat primary voters are split: 34% plan to vote for Hillary, 28% are undecided, 20% back Obama, and 16% support Edwards. On the Republican side, the poll shows the state's delegates are up for grabs although it was taken before Fred dropped out: "Don't know yet" polled first at 26%, Fred at 25%, Huckabee at 24% (but leading in West and East Tennessee), McCain at 12%, and Romney at 7%.

So, if Fred stayed in, would he have even won Tennessee?

Alcoholics, thieves or adulterers?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:12:00 +0000

Rep. Gary Moore (D-Joelton), presumably speaking only for his caucus, said his fellow representatives were either alcoholics, thieves, or adulterers. Hmm....wonder which Democrats are which? Apparently, some fall into more than one of these categories. Rep. Moore, could we get a list for each group? Thanks!

More: Briley apologizes for behavior

Who do the Democrats want for the GOP nominee?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:49:00 +0000

I've heard lots of talk among Republicans regarding whether Hillary or Obama will be the tougher Democrat nominee this fall. But, turn that question around. Who do the Democrats fear most. Today, Senator John McCain said he was the "Democrats worst nightmare". As a Republican, I personally have problems with all of the candidates left in the running. While I backed Fred but was disappointed with his campaign, I was happy with his positions. McCain is attractive to independents and moderates, but conservatives distrust his positions on illegal immigration and his role in McCain-Feingold. Romney has flip-flopped on so many issues. Huckabee was soft on illegal aliens and raised taxes in Arkansas. All three are picking up Thompson's crumbs, especially in Tennessee. Look for Romney and Huckabee to announce their Tennessee leadership early next week.

But, who would Hillary or Obama rather face? I'm not sure yet, but I'd love to hear what the Dems are thinking.

Sure, the NEA isn't liberal

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:10:00 +0000

Teachers should think twice about joining the NEA. Steve Gill has a link to check out all the liberal causes where the teachers' union gives their money.

Who's your second choice?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:54:00 +0000

With Fred out, Mitt Romney and his supporters have been heavily recruiting Tennessee Republicans this week. Romney has personally made calls to key leaders, and one of his sons will be in town Monday night for a series of fundraising receptions.

If you haven't decided who you will support, Stacey Campfield has a quiz to match you with a candidate. However, if that one doesn't suit you, Phil Valentine has one he likes better.

Take the power back from the courts

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:51:00 +0000

The State Senate will take up SJR 127 on the third and final reading tomorrow morning (Thursday, January 24). This proposed constitutional amendment would reverse a state Supreme Court ruling and make the state constitution abortion-neutral. If it were to pass the House, pass both chambers next session by a 2/3's majority, and be approved by voters in 2010, the amendment would allow common-sense protections for women such as parental consent for minors that was struck down by the state Supreme Court in 2000. Ultimately, it would allow our elected representatives to make these decisions rather than the unelected state Supreme Court.

TCPR: Less is More

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:09:00 +0000

Drew Johnson in BusinessTN:

Tennessee is one of only five states—along with Florida, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming—that are both right-to-work and income tax-free. This is an almost sure-fire recipe for a welcoming business climate. Each of the other four states scored in the top-10 in the Fortune Small Business ranking and in the top-6 in the Tax Foundation report.
Why, then, does Tennessee fare worse than the four other right-to-work, income tax-free states? High sales taxes fueled by out-of-control government spending, along with state government's misguided attempts to "help" businesses appear to be to blame.

The donkeys beat a dead horse

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:23:00 +0000

This is just in poor taste. Senator Thompson is out of the race, and now is not the time to pile on him. Apparently, the Democrats still have nothing good to say.

Voter data safe in Nashville

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:20:00 +0000

I received my letter from the Nashville Mayor's Office informing me of how to protect my personal credit and identity following last month's theft of two laptops from the Davidson County Election Commission. However, it turns out that no one tampered with the data. Hopefully this expensive lesson is one learned by Nashville and other cities.

What about Christmas? MLK Jr. Day?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:47:00 +0000

In looking for the TN Democrat Party's telephone number for the last post, I noticed that the page still has up a blog wishing everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving" but no mention of Christmas. Why is it that Democrats don't want to wish you a "Merry Christmas"? The secular nature of the Democrat party and their support of a secular, religion free public environment is another reason why people have left the Democrat party.

I expected to see something marking today's national holiday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., but the Democrats apparently forgot that too. There's no mention on the party website. They do have a video from their Jackson Day fundraiser held last. In honor of Dr. King's legacy, the TN Republican Party does have an article.