Thu
Apr 2 2009
03:13 pm
Lt. Gov. Ramsey is the definition of self-serving
By: R. Neal

Republican Lt. Governor and State Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey says he will send a signal that they will wrap up as soon as possible and that "we're not going to stay here through the summer."

Lt. Gov. Ramsey also says he would also like to do away with a state law that prohibits political campaign fundraising by state legislators while the General Assembly is in session.

So basically, Ramsey, who is running for governor, doesn't really care if they deal with pressing issues such as judicial selection or thorough legislative review and oversight of the state budget. He's more concerned that Haslam is getting the fundraising jump on him.

I thought we sent these guys over to Nashville to do the People's Business?

Ramsey knew the rules when he got in the race. He could always resign from office if carrying out his elected duties is too much of a distraction.

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WhitesCreek's picture

Don't be silly

Submitted by WhitesCreek on Thu, 2009/04/02 - 3:31pm.

I thought we sent these guys over to Nashville to do the People's Business?

Actually I guess that would be true if you only count lobbyists as people. The Tn legislature apparently see it that way.

rikki's picture

that would be true if you

Submitted by rikki on Fri, 2009/04/03 - 11:30am.

that would be true if you only count lobbyists as people

Soylent Green is people. Farm Bureau lobbyists represent their members in much the same way.

Mary Mancini's picture

At the very least he can try

Submitted by Mary Mancini (not verified) on Thu, 2009/04/02 - 4:42pm.

At the very least he can try and hide that he's already checked out and moved on...

Andy Axel's picture

From the TFP article: Sen.

Submitted by Andy Axel on Thu, 2009/04/02 - 6:28pm.

From the TFP article:

Sen. Kyle said he agrees with the lieutenant governor to “an extent.” But he pointed out that Sen. Ramsey and Senate Republicans opposed changing state law several years ago to allow two Democratic House members running in special Senate elections to raise funds back home.

“I’m not necessarily supportive based on the positions he and other Republicans have taken over the years,” Sen. Kyle said.

Karma...

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StaceyDiamond's picture

Tn

Submitted by StaceyDiamond on Thu, 2009/04/02 - 6:32pm.

Sometimes I breathe a sigh of relief when the Tn. leg. goes on a break, then I know at least no more damage will be done!

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