Month: May 2021

In this current atmosphere of political polarization and discord, there is one issue which unites nearly all Americans, left, right and center: the need for Congressional term limits. Hence, the Tennessee House of Representatives deserves great credit for its bipartisan vote on April 8 to press the issue. I was proud to vote yea on …

Rep. Mike Sparks “Tennessee Can Lead the Charge for Congressional Term Limits” Read More »

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – The Rutherford County legislative delegation announced they are in opposition to the proposed expansion of Middle Point Landfill near Walter Hill. Earlier this month Republic Services submitted a proposal to the Central Tennessee Solid Waste Region Board. Since learning of the proposal, members of the delegation – Reps. Bryan Terry, Charlie …

Rutherford legislative delegation opposes Walter Hill landfill expansion Read More »

Already battling for numbers, the House Democratic Caucus kept Rep. John Mark Windle from bolting during an hour-long, closed meeting Thursday. When you’ve got only 26 of 99 House members and constantly scratch and claw for the smallest of victories, losing one vote could mean the world, especially when Windle – who is said to …

Stockard on the Stump: House Democrats keep Windle from defecting Read More »

Political campaigns in America have always been a contact sport – often, they get downright nasty. The most egregious display of political betrayal I have witnessed in my lifetime is what happened to state Rep. John DeBerry of Memphis. Back in April, the Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee voted to take DeBerry off the ballot. They …

DeBerry’s ouster proves Democrats are party of intolerance Read More »