Dr. Ron Kirkland (R-Jackson) has sent out a press release to the media stating that his campaign has raised 365K for his run to replace retiring Democrat John Tanner (D-Union City). Nicholas Beadle, of the Jackson Sun, has raised the very pertinent question of how much of this total might be from a self endorsement(edit mis-attributed and misread, presser says no self-endorsement). State Senator Roy Herron (D-Dresden) was criticized for pushing a large fund-raising total, within a month of his jump from the Governor’s race, that contained a sizable personal contribution. Whatever the case may be, Kirkland clearly is indicating he will able to fund a serious campaign to obtain his party’s nomination.
The Kirkland presser clearly takes aim at the NRCC favorite in the race, farmer/gospel singer Stephen Fincher (R-Crockett County), for being the apparent pre-ordained choice of “a small circle of Washington insiders, DC power brokers, and professional fundraisers”. Fincher has been touted by Republican leaders in Washington since late last year and and received sizable contributions from several key members of the House. Kirkland’s presser also touts his strong connections to West and Middle Tennessee after years of service as a medical professional, insinuating a lack of breadth in Fincher’s connections within the district.
A serious Republican primary is brewing in the 8th Congressional District of Tennessee. This will be a primary race worth watching.
Source: Jackson Sun-Blog: “Motion Carried”- Nicholas Beadle: http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps…
Edit-Note: This is all my own writing and none of this material is copied and/or pasted; please read the link for the presser and Beadle’s post on it.
But did this need a diary? And if you did it to promote him then goodbye.
I hope so at least!