OPINION: 74 is too old for the job.
I really wish we (as conservative, tea party types) could get together and present a united challenge to the moderate fossils that populate too many seats. Carr might have a chance as a solo challenger. I doubt that he can win it with a field that large.
There comes a time for even elder statesmen to step back and assume the “emeritus” title. Many experienced former Senators and Congressmen have entered this honorable state, and carry the mantle of wisdom and respect into their twilight years. Lamar Alexander is by no means a young man, but he should have mentored a good and proper successor by this time, or at least inspired some younger ambitious challenger to rise on his or her own merit.
Thad Cochran is a sad example of holding on too long, and trying for one more “last hurrah” type of departure. It is clear that Senator Cochran, who was in office when Nixon was President, has served well beyond his time, and SHOULD have been replaced.
Don’t make the same mistake in Tennessee as was made in Mississippi.
BEAT LAMAR!
What has the TN legislature done with its super majority? If nothing, the RINO wins.
I don’t think the TEA Party will kill off red and black checkered shirts.
Term limits needed now. 12 years? 16 years?
Beat Lamar!
I’m beginning to think the winning strategy for conservatives challengers is to campaign against the Chamber of Commerce...and mean it. Is that happening in this race?
Maryville ping
But without significant monetary help from powerful national groups, the challenger’s hopes are unlikely to bring down the muscle Alexander still commands throughout the state.
Cantor was unbeatable, too.