Tennessee Primary Election

OFF THE WIRE
The Tennessee Primary Election is August 5, and three Republicans and one Democrat are in the running for the governor's seat.

Mike McWherter, son of a former Governor, is running unopposed on the Democratic ticket.

Current Lt. Governor and State Senator, Ron Ramsey; current Knoxville mayor Bill Haslem; and current US Congressman from the 3rd District (Chattanooga area) Zach Wamp are running on the Republican ticket.

Lt. Gov Ramsey will not loose his state senate seat if he does not win his primary. Ramsey is a supporter of motorcyclists. he has been very good on his votes for motorcyclists issues in the Tennessee Senate, and very kind to the Wreaths across America captain in Tennessee, who is also a motorcyclist and member of Patriot Guard. We need him to lead our efforts in the Senate.

Bill Haslem has not made any declarations, nor does he have any legislative history, regarding his interest in motorcyclists' issues. We believe he would not be a dynamic champion for us as motorcyclists, nor as a proponent of the grassroots process of government.

Zach Wamp, since 1994, has been a Champion for motorcyclists in the US Congressional arena. His voting record on our behalf is perfect. He led a press conference on our behalf on November 16, 2007. The MRFPAC has donated to his federal campaigns. He regularly refers to motorcyclists as pure in their grassroots activism and compliments us for our unwaivering patriotism and steadfast belief in freedom. Several times over the past years, Zach has appeared at the start up of the annual Trail of Tears motorcycle ride. He has had an open door policy that is refreshing and appreciated by the motorcycling community in DC and Tennessee. CMT/ABATE does not endorse candidates, as we do not believe in "telling people how to vote." However, this is as close as it gets. Zach's common sense and conservativism will serve us well as both citizens and motorcyclists as our next Governor of Tennessee.

Please share this information with any and all who live and vote in Tennessee. Photos of Zach at our Swapmeet in April, 2010 available on request.

thank you for your interest and attention.

Carol Simpson
Tennessee Motorcyclist
615 944 9797
csfreedom@aol.com