Tuke and Padgett by the numbers
Former Democratic Party Chairman Bob Tuke and Knox County Clerk Mike Padgett posted their fundraising totals for the first quarter of 2008 showing that Democrats across Tennessee want to see a new...
View ArticlePadgett on Sen. Alexander’s flat tax
Mike Padgett reiterates that Sen. Lamar Alexander’s proposal for a flat tax does little to nothing for middle class Americans in the current economy: PADGETT SAYS FLAT TAX DOES LITTLE FOR MIDDLE...
View ArticleSen. Alexander was against the flat tax before he was for it
Via Post Politics: And KnoxNews: Tuke said Alexander should provide more details and budgeting information to show "this is not a tawdry political stunt." Chao said that "by all indications, there's...
View ArticlePadgett says make Earth Day every day with alternative energy
From Mike Padgett: NASHVILLE – As gas prices hit an average $3.50 a gallon, U.S. Senate candidate Mike Padgett said Tuesday it has never been more urgent that we find other ways to fill our tanks....
View ArticleG.I. Bill pandering by Senate Republicans
From the campaign of Mike Padgett for U.S. Senate: NASHVILLE – Some Senate Republicans are playing a game of one-upmanship with the GI Bill’s educational benefits for veterans, Senate candidate Mike...
View ArticleMike Padgett derides gas tax holiday as “summer fix”
From www.votepadgett.com: ELIZABETHTON — A gas tax “holiday” over the summer is bad economics that will do little good for the Tennessee motorist, U.S. Senate candidate Mike Padgett said Monday.“With...
View ArticleMike Padgett on Sen. Lamar Alexander’s opposition to the G.I. bill
From the Padgett campaign: ALTAMONT – Senator Alexander showed how out of touch he is with the priorities of Tennesseans Thursday when he voted against better education benefits for veterans and those...
View ArticleSenate candidate Mike Padgett ribs Senator Lamar Alexander
From The Front Porch blog: Jake and I are taking off for a campaign visit tomorrow to Memphis. We expect to hit the Rendezvous for ribs with some of our supporters while we’re there. That’s really...
View ArticleDemocratic Senate Candidates: We’re Not Done Yet
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or at least that is what the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate are saying. The Memphis Commercial Appeal released an article today discussing how Bob...
View ArticleWhy Lamar Alexander is the Wrong Choice for Tennessee
The Jackson Sun published an article outlining the qualifications of the Democratic Candidates running against Lamar Alexander today, quoting them directly on their stances on issues like energy and...
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