BARRY BOWS OUT. Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, who resigned in disgrace following revelations of financial and sexual improprieties and pleaded to a felony (later essentially erased by a friendly Democrat DA), pulled a petition to run for Congress earlier this week. She has now “buried” (wink, wink) her renewed political ambitions for now.
Barry issued a statement Thursday, one day before the filing deadline:
“I am so grateful to everyone who reached out and encouraged me to run in TN-6, but I have decided not to file as a candidate. It’s not the right race for me. I still hope the courts will put a stop to this chaos. Tennesseans deserve better than politicians changing the rules to protect themselves. I look forward to supporting Democrats who are ready to fight for us this year.”
Those who were anticipating a need to increase security at Arlington National Cemetery, should she get elected, can now rest easy.
TAYLOR CONTINUES TO RACK UP ENDORSEMENTS. State Senator Brent Taylor, who immediately launched a campaign in the new 9th District as soon as the new maps were approved, is lining up more and more endorsements. Many of his fellow legislators in the House and Senate, I have announced their support this week, including Senate Majority Leader, Jack Johnson, who represents Williamson County and Rep. Jake McCalmon, who also represents a portion of Williamson County. Overall, he has announced support from over 30 leaders across the state so far.
Taylor has also secured the endorsement of Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, as well as Congressman Tim Burchett.
Steve Gill is editor and publisher of TriStar Daily.
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