Monday, May 18, 2009
Breaking News / Woods Morning Roundup: The Race to Succeed Robin Smith and Other News
Posted by Jeff Woods on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 5:06 AM
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Rich guy Oscar Brock, Corker aide Chris Devaney, and crazy state Rep. Eric Swafford are running to succeed Robin Smith as state GOP chair. Upon hearing news of Swafford's candidacy, representatives from the state Democratic Party were seen uncorking champagne and exchanging awkward high-fives and chest bumps. Three remain hospitalized. ... Unfortunately for the Democrats, it looks like Brock's the frontrunner. ... And Smith's the favorite to replace Zach Wamp. ... Ophelia Ford: Looking out for No. 1. ... The governor unveils his plan to help Perry County. ... Ban on texting while driving becomes law. ... Old-fashioned investigative legwork freed Paul House from death row. ... Bible Park developer sues Rutherford County. ... Tom Humphrey forecasts when the legislature might actually do something that matters:
Procrastination is an ingrained habit for legislators, and you can expect another couple of weeks to pass, at least, before final frenzy kicks in.
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