The GOP primary in the 5th CD "has historically been ignored." This year, "the race for the right to take on" Rep. Jim Cooper (D) "was different." Businessman David Hall (R) emerged from a field of 11 GOP hopefuls, earning 28% of the vote. "Un ...

... a significant lead. Haslam supporters also point to his success" raising $8.7M, "more than the combined announced totals of Wamp, Ramsey and McWherter" ( McMillin , Memphis Commercial Appeal , 7/7). Ramsey, in a release: "He counts liberals such as environmental crusader Al Gore and Tennessee ...

... Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) will headline a fundraiser for the SC GOP in Spartanburg 6/29, and then attend a 6/30 reception in Rock Hill for SC state Sen. Mick Mulvaney 's (R) SC-05 ...

... Brooks. Outside the party higher-ups - the local leaders, the breakfast clubs, they aren't having any of it." Brooks "has seized on Griffith's party switch as a way to question his honesty." Brooks: "The people of the Tennessee ...

... Staton (D). TN-04: Rep. Lincoln Davis (D), physician Scott DesJarlais (R), activist Ron Harwell (R), respiratory therapist Donald Strong (R), atty/ex-Rep. Akin CoS Jack Bailey (R), businessman Kent Greenough (R). TN-05 ...

... Clinton , John McCain and Sarah Palin . In the summer of '07, Hamby launched CNN's SC "mini-bureau," covering the run-up to the state's pivotal GOP and Dem primaries. He joined CNN in '05 ...

... 't quick to identify himself" as a GOPer. He "calls himself a conservative on his campaign Web site." Fincher: "My roots run deep in Tennessee ...

... the Dem Party to GOP on 12/22, "and was forced by rule to resign his see seats." Griffith, on his new appointment: "This appointment to the House Cmte on Energy and Commerce is a great victory for the Tennessee ...

Banker Jarod Scott (R) announced his candidacy, saying he wants to unseat Rep. Jim Cooper (D) because of his continued votes for greater spending and his support of health care legislation. Scott: "When President Bush joined Mr. Cooper and Spea ...

... we're going to have this year ... that will be on the back burner." The legislature "enacted the in-session fundraising ban" after an '05 ...