McCord McQuits
State Rep. Joe McCord (R-Maryville) announced last night that he will not seek re-election:Such a move by someone considered the poster-boy for political flexibility by some will inevitably give rise to speculation that Joe McCord may have been about to face stiff primary opposition in a year when there may be stiff political consequences for many of those members of the General Assembly who are seen to have been friendly to the previous regime-and it is terribly hard to make the case that Joe McCord was not a part of Jimmy Naifeh's gang of merry men. However, it is equally difficult to say that Joe McCord has spent his entire career in State politics engaging in the business of self-interest. The evidence strongly suggests that McCord's chief concern was the business of Blount and Sevier Counties, but that he somehow managed to operate under the strong delusion that Jimmy Naifeh actually cared for his heavily-Republican district and not merely about maintaining his power base.
Labels: Elections, Republican Party, Tennessee politics
posted by Deacon David Oatney @ 3:45 PM
1 Comments:
David,
I can assure you having shared an office with Joe McCord that he is one of the most dedicated legislators in Nashville. He is fair votes his convictions and treats everyone with respect regardless of party. I can also assure you that any opposition in the Republican primary would have been defeated with the help of Joe's constituents and those of us who now him. Take the time to get to know Joe and you may change your opinion.
Steve Buttry
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