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Dec 16 2023
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The poll found Tennesseans disagree with lawmakers on abortion, gun control, safety and education. Republicans hold a two-thirds majority, or supermajority, in both the state Senate and House of Representatives.
East Tennessee lawmakers react to poll showing legislature is more extreme than TN electorate
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The voters be damned! Zachary knows best!
"Knox County Rep. Jason Zachary said he doesn't make decisions based on polls, and the 2024 election will show whether Tennesseans believe lawmakers' position on abortion is out of touch.
"I believe every life is precious. The Lord has a plan for every life," Zachary said. "I am very proud of the way that bill is now." "
I know a child he helped murder by making sure covid was spread through schools. He sure didn't think her life was precious. I suppose it just depends on which child is needing his protection. We sure could use that Board of Health back Jason.
All he would have had to do to really save a child was demand that schools take the children's temperatures before letting them in the school. That's it. But he would have had to admit that covid was real and that a public response was necessary.