Once again Randy, outstanding photos.

Way very cool pix, Randy!!!!

I'll bet that Campfield didn't want you to take his picture was because it was you. 

Take Care, Be Good and don't play in the street!

SteveMule

doesn't have the best of luck when his pic is taken at the Duncan BBQ.

Great pics, though!!

I was sick today and not able to get to the Hardball event. Quel domage.

I didn't know about Duncan's barbeque. I might have dragged myself there just so I could slap his face, a la that repug from Missouri(?). Boy I think that man is a useless piece of
rotting pig meat but don't tell the pigs or they might be offended. (yes, I read Digby today)

Has he ever done anything for the people in his district who aren't rich? I don't mean individual things that cost him nothing but make people think he cares. I mean pass or vote for legislation that actually helps the large majority of people in his district.

All he seems to do is vote against every appropriations bill, vote for every tax cut, and "support" the military. Talk about no nuance! If a tax cut only helps corporations and actually hurts the general population he votes for it. If an appropriations bill has money for the poor, for housing, for help with heating bills, he votes against it because he is against "big" government. He even voted against a bill to appropriate money for better equipment for the troops, which passed, because some said it wasn't needed.

I don't understand what he does all day since his votes could be phoned in. And I've been on a waiting list for over a year to see him in his office for the allowed 10 minutes.

ps-I know he voted against the Iraq invasion. But I'd put money on it that his main reason was that he didn't want to spend the money.

pss-I did meet Campfield and told him he should be ashamed of himself for that stunt he pulled about the Black Caucus. I said it showed he was a racist and he said he had a black girlfriend. Was she there with him? Bet he doesn't want his supporters to know about that.

Be a blessing to someone today.

Randy,

Nice to meet you and the Mrs.

Bob Corker was there, his big bus outside and all. Con. Duncan has an "official" receiving line in the middle of the coliseum floor. He will shake hands and take photos (complete with backdrop) with all of the 5,000 or so who attend this bi-annual event. People stand in line for an hour+ for the photos. In that receiving/photo line are usually members of the Duncan family, other elected officials and invited candidates. When I walked by last night, I saw Con. Duncan, Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker side by side. I later saw Corker working the crowd. I also heard he was on Wolf Blitzer (CNN) last night.

As for invited guests, you might remember that a hard-working Presidential candidate named George W. Bush made the Duncan BBQ in 2000. You never know who you'll see at this event.

I think it was Bredesen four years ago who started the deal about Democrats stoppping by (likely at the suggestion of old-time politico Mose Lobetti). It's a mixed bag. It riles up some Republicans (I heard some even told Ford he ought to leave). But, there are 5,000+ people at the event. That's a huge political rally. Good, short story on the event in the Chattanooga Times Free-Press today.

Good to see and hear Con Hunley (as well as the Crown College Choir, high school bands, UT Band, cloggers). There was free BBQ, fried chicken, chips, ice cream sandwiches, popcorn and drinks. Con. Duncan always has a great event. One thing I like about it is you see a lot of political types, but most of the 5,000+ attendees are good, regular folks. This event is classic Duncan. I dare say no other elected official has such a connection with every day people than Jimmy Duncan.

Every poll has Bob Corker ahead of Junior now. Looks like Ford's press conference "crash and meltdown" didn't work out too well.
RCP average shows Corker went from being down 0.8% last week to three points ahead today.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2006/senate/tn/tennessee_senate_...

Uh-oh, time for some more Foley emails! We've got to "suppress conservative Christian turnout."
; -D

Great pics and report, but we must be thinking of different ads: "despicable"? It was funny because it was self-deprecating (on behalf of southerners) and because it was light-hearted (of course, it stings if you're a Dem), but "despicable"? Come on.

I presume Senator Obama was not at this event, as he was mentioned.

Interesting that he campaigned for Ford in Nashville (and Memphis?) but not here.

Memories.

Brian A.
I'd rather be cycling.