Rep. Dixie on How GOP “Savings” Don’t Help Tennesseans

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“I keep hearing a lot of numbers about cost-cutting, savings…we should be getting health care to all Tennesseans.” – Caucus Chair Vincent Dixie points out Medicaid “SAVINGS” the GOP brags about aren’t necessarily good when it means less care for Tennesseans. #NotABlockGrant

The State House passed this rushed “not-a-block-grant” bill 70-22, making Tennessee the only state to have one once Governor Lee signs it into law. TNGOP did this on a Friday to sneak it in before Biden takes office. Expect lawsuits.

 

Rep. Clemmons Slams TNGOP’s Rushed “Not-A-Block” Program

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“We’re blowing up a system that is working in the middle of a pandemic…or we could EXPAND MEDICAID and start realizing BILLIONS without reinventing the wheel.” – Rep. John Ray Clemmons on the TNGOP’s rushed, probably illegal not-a-block-grant program. The bill passed the State House. #ExpandMedicaid

 

Lamberth Doesn’t Seem to Understand Tennessee’s Budget

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“Gov. Bill Lee’s own budget says we get 36% of our budget from the federal gov. It doesn’t seem like TN House GOP majority leader William Lamberth knows what’s going on.” Kanew and Cassie blast Lamberth on #HollerHour for not seeming to understand Tennessee’s budget, as noted by Representative Jason Hodges.

Watch the full Lamberth/Hodges clip here.

 

TN’s Secretary of Voter Suppression Tre Hargett Reconfirmed

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Despite pushing for in-person voting during COVID, criminalizing voter reg, and pushing racist voter suppression legislation, TN Secretary of Voter Suppression TRE HARGETT was just confirmed for another 4 years.
 
All 6 TN SENATE DEMS and these 8 Reps did NOT vote to confirm: CLEMMONS, G JOHNSON, DIXIE, BECK, FREEMAN, POTTS, MCKENZIE, SHAW, CAMPER, STEWART

Sen. Johnson: “GET OUTTA MY FACE”

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Williamson County Senator Jack Johnson was unenthusiastic about discussing the role a letter from Tennssee state legislators encouraging Tennessee reps to challenge Biden’s win played in the deadly attack on our Capitol by Trump supporters.

 

Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver: “I DID NOTHING WRONG”

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Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver ducks questions about her presence in DC during the deadly Trump insurrection (which she posted fondly of afterward) as her husband INITIATES PHYSICAL CONTACT with our reporter.

 

“You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself for Belittling What Happened at the Capitol”

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On WZTV FOX 17 News, the Holler’s Justin Kanew skewers Tennessee Republican Party EC member Michelle Foreman for deflecting blame from Trump (onto city mayors…) and denying systemic racism.

 

Bill Lee on the FBI Raiding Casada’s Office

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AUDIO: “It’s certainly very concerning.” – Governor Bill Lee on this morning’s FBI RAIDS at disgraced former speaker Glen Casada and his sidekick Cade Cothren’s houses, plus Rep. Robin Smith and others.

Read more about the raids in The Tennessean here.

 

Rep Jim Cooper on Experiencing the MAGA Insurrection

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“I have to admit It was pretty scary…the police seemed overwhelmed, outnumbered, and sometimes complicit.” Representative Jim Cooper on the attack on the Capitol, how easily it was breached, and how “out of control” it got.

PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you like to listen.

 

State Rep Stewart Calls Out Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty

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“It calls into question Senators Bill Hagerty & Marsha Blackburn’s ability to serve.” State Rep Mike Stewart calls their attempt to overthrow the Will of the People “un-American.” They changed their minds, but far too late.

PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you like to listen.