Time For New Nashville Leadership

  • Thursday, May 8, 2014

The August election seems a long time away. But after the stupidity we’ve seen recently from those out of Nashville, I can’t wait. 

While I respect and share his faith, Tennessee Rep. Richard Floyd’s constant opposition to Chattanooga Whiskey and wine in grocery stores reminds me that being elected to go to Nashville is not the same as being my Sunday school teacher. 

It’s very funny that Soddy Daisy is already working on having a vote for wine in grocery stores. The same Soddy Daisy that Mr. Floyd represents. 

I wish him well in his retirement and look forward to a fresh face to go to Nashville with common sense.

Then, this Knoxville guy, Tennessee Senator Stacy Campfield comparing those who sign up for Obamacare to Jews riding Nazi trains into captivity is another dandy to remind us that some of these “elected officials” accomplish nothing except removing all doubt they don’t know what leadership means.

Can we commit to voting for qualified people to serve in Nashville who are rational and want to get something done for Tennesseans? Please don’t elect anymore party picks who read talking points and preach. 

Jeff Kelly

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