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Mar 6 2018
04:02 pm
By: R. Neal
What: Karl Dean at Ijams Wednesday
When: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 6:00pm
Where: Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, 37920
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Karl Dean will speak with voters on Wednesday night at Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville. The event is free and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, March 7th, 600 - 800 pm
Where: Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, 37920
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Video of Karl Dean at Ijams
Video of Karl Dean at Ijams from the Knox County Young Democrats Facebook page.
He said he was willing to take questions but they are not included in the video. He talked about where he came from, how he got to Nashville, his career, education, healthcare, and the financial health of Tennessee.
Karl Dean also visited Blount County yesterday.
From the Maryville Daily Times,
Arming teachers is not the answer Karl Dean would prefer
Dean said he would be in favor of banning bump stocks, but not banning assault weapons. Instead he would be in favor of raising the age to purchase one to 21.
Background checks are key.