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State senator announces challenge to Rep. Scott DesJarlais
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| Last Edited | RBH Nov 25, 2011 01:14am |
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| Author | James Harrison |
| News Date | Friday, November 18, 2011 07:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | A state senator from Winchester has announced he will challenge freshman Rep. Scott DesJarlais for Tennessee's 4th District seat in Congress next year.
Sen. Eric Stewart, a 39-year-old Democrat, is finishing up his first term in the General Assembly. By declaring his candidacy, he will no longer be able to seek another term as senator for Tennessee's 14th District.
In a news release, Stewart said he had formed his campaign with the intent to "bring common sense back" to a congress that has been sidelined by special interests and partisanship. The senator painted a grave picture of a country on the edge of downfall, lacking leadership.
"Congress is broken and all we see is fighting, political posturing and gridlock from the folks we sent there to work on our behalf and solve the serious problems we face," Stewart said. "People are struggling. Unemployment remains too high, and our economy is sluggish at best. Illegal drug problems continue to increase and many small businesses are hanging by a thread, if at all. All the while, Congress is only focused on slinging mud and pointing fingers instead of taking action to create jobs and reduce our debt." |
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