Wed
Jan 16 2019
04:47 pm
By: cameronjbrooks
I interviewed Eddie Mannis for my newsletter last year, and wanted to share it with y'all here. Eddie is the founder of Prestige Cleaners, HonorAir, and was Mayor Rogero's first chief operating officer. He is an announced candidate for Knoxville city mayor.
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Great interview. Thanks for
Great interview. Thanks for posting.
Good Interview. I was
(in reply to R. Neal)
Good Interview. I was impressed by Eddie's answers. I look forward to hearing more from all candidates. Thanks.
Just to be clear that was
(in reply to Mike Daugherty)
Just to be clear that was Cameron Brooks who interviewed Mannis.
I know that! I appreciate
(in reply to R. Neal)
I know that! I appreciate Cameron's interview. It would be good to share interviews from other candidates. The interviews could come from a supporter or someone objective /undecided or maybe you.
Can we get interviews with
Can we get interviews with Kincannon and Stair as well?
Can we get interviews with
Cameron's not a news outlet. He writes a personal column on an occasional basis and isn't obliged to fulfill your needs.
I was just asking. No need
(in reply to Bbeanster)
I was just asking. No need to be snotty.
Interviews
How about Peyton Manning and Jerome Powell? I'd like to read those, too. And Christie Brinkley.