1. What the heck does Sundquist have to do with Lamar?
2. No, he's not. All Alexander had to do was enter the primary, and the seat was his. A former Governor, former Presidential candidate is going to beat a 4 term congressman every time.
Didn't read the article did you? Sundquist-R will go down in history as being Tennesse's second worst governor second only to a clemency & pardons selling felon governor. Sundquist was about a Republican governor being a liberal. He was loved so much by the Democratic Party they ran wallflower candidates against him. Alexander like George Bush endorsed Sundquist policies. When you consider who to vote for see who's backing them and who they back as well.
It would not surprise me one bit if in the next few months Sundquist decides to run for Frist seat. And you know what? Bush will dump on Ed Bryant faster than you can say Long time Friend of Poppy.
2. No, he's not. All Alexander had to do was enter the primary, and the seat was his. A former Governor, former Presidential candidate is going to beat a 4 term congressman every time.
Had the White House not jumped the gun maybe not. Bryant could have defeated Clement. But if you'll recall the GOP hierarchy didn't give him a chance. Alexander was given the nod in DC before Fred even offically announced his retirement. The White House was behind Alexander in the primaries and we lost a good conservative because of it.
Lamar! had to vastly outspend Bryant, who outperformed him in EVERY single campaign appearance. Lamar! was very tired during the campaign and had to keep repeating that he'd be a reliable vote for Dubya (which he hasn't been). Lamar! never had served in Congress and it was embarrassing watching him try to debate Bryant, who was extremely well-versed on the issues. Lamar! had the opportunity to serve in the Senate in 1984 when he was still important and he turned his back on the people of Tennessee. He didn't deserve a reward for giving us a Senator (and ultimately Vice-President) AlGore.