Category Archives: Local Politics

Local Politics is political happenings that take place in the Tennessee First Congressional District area. This will include Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties.

A Mandate on Recycling? (Vote in Poll)

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Josh

OK.  I will be one of the first to say that I have a problem with ObamaCare and its mandate that citizens purchase healthcare or face fines.  Now it seems that a local Republican mayor is pushing for a mandate … Continue reading →

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Political Expediency v. True Conservatism

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Josh

The 2008 elections showed that the electorate was extremely dissatisfied with the status quo.  The electorate really did want “CHANGE.”  The voters did not want secrecy.  The voters did not want a larger presence of “Big Brother.”  The people did not … Continue reading →

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Prediction: TN House and Senate Races 2010

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Josh

Tennessee House Predictions: District 2- In a repeat of a close election, Nathan Vaughn (D) wants to gain the seat he lost to Tony Shipley (R).  Shipley hangs on in a bit of a lop-sided victory. District 3- Scotty Campbell … Continue reading →

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Arrowood Dispatch State House Endorsements 2010

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Josh

District 1- Jon Lundberg (R) District 2 – Tony Shipley (R)  Shipley has proven to be a good representative.  I recall reading a question on his facebook page that asked about red light cameras.  As I recall, he was generally … Continue reading →

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2010 Primary Endorsements

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Josh

Early voting starts today in Tennessee. I urge you to vote for these candidates! Tennessee Republican Nominee for Gov: Ron Ramsey.  Ron Ramsey is a solid conservative that really has no negatives.  His real positives are his gun ratings, right … Continue reading →

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Health Care Town Hall in Johnson City

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Josh

I was there. I may blog about it tomorrow. You can see me holding signs at the 45 second mark, though they were talking about people who disagreed with Dr. Roe on the issue… Oh well.

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Johnson City Pansy Commission

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Josh

The Johnson City Commission took on new legislation that would have allowed legal gun carriers to legally carry their firearms into local parks.  Sadly, according to the Johnson City Press, all present commissioners voted to treat legal gun carriers as … Continue reading →

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