Wed
Nov 8 2017
10:00 am

The Republican field expands as Jason Emert joins the race for Jimmy Duncan's seat in Congress. At least Emert is no longer claiming to be an attorney and health care professional. He is, however, claiming he will go to Washington to repeal Obamacare and protect the 2nd Amendment.

He couldn't beat Eddie Smith in the 2014 GOP primary for State House so he's setting his sights higher this time, even though he said after his primary defeat that he had no plans to launch a political career.

Previously on KnoxViews:

Jason Emert, Sleazy campaigner

Is Jason Emert really a lawyer?

This has never been about launching a political career.

cwg's picture

He's the head of national

He's the head of national Young Republicans, so definitely did not stay out of politics.

bizgrrl's picture

He loves politics, can't stay

He loves politics, can't stay away. Did he ever pass the TN bar?

R. Neal's picture

The TBA does not list any

The TBA does not list any members named Emert.

R. Neal's picture

He WAS admitted to the

He WAS admitted to the Florida Bar,11/28/2015.

(link...)

R. Neal's picture

From WATE: "In a campaign

From WATE:

"In a campaign video, Emert calls himself an eighth-generation East Tennessean. “I went to public school here, I got married here and run a business here,” stated Emert. “We are truly blessed to live in a beautiful place like this.”"

From his facebook page:

"He graduated from Southern Illinois University where he was the former starting punter for the Saluki football team, Jason received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisiana. Subsequently, he completed a Certificate in Advanced International Affairs from Texas A&M University, George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service. Finally, he earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, FL."

cwg's picture

Looks like he's now working

Looks like he's now working with Michael Steele and also Chris Devaney. (link...)

(link...)

Metulj From the Lurkzone's picture

Emails sent to various

Emails sent to various Macedonian folks I know to find out who he's been chatting with in Macedonia. If certain names come up, then could be very interesting. The country is full of sleazy.

cwg's picture

feel free to email me what

feel free to email me what you find ...

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