Primary Problems In District 4

47 Responses to “Primary Problems In District 4”

1. Jack writes
   June 30th, 2008 9:52 am

   I find it odd that Ms. Albany calls Mr. Lankford a carpet bagger, while a Californian like Kent Greenough, who has only lived in Tennesse for a couple of years, claims that he is most connected to the district.

   Monty Lankford is a born and raised Tennesseean, who has spent his life building a family and a career in the 4th District. At the same time, Kent Greenough is proud to admit that he’s spent years in the Silicon Valley of Cali, and has a lot of experience in Washington, which is the complete opposite of what we need representing this district.

   Finally, keep worrying about where Monty’s staff is from. That’s what voters really care about….or not. From what I’ve seen, Monty is focused on the REAL concerns of the people: Rising Fuel Prices, Illegal Immigration, Traditional Family Values and defeating Lincoln Davis.

   Finally Toni, seeing as you are a Williamson County resident, I might think twice about supporting Greenough, a candidate who has literally said, “Don’t ever trust Williamson County”.

2. John writes
   June 30th, 2008 5:55 pm

   In response to Jack’s post, Mr. Greenough represents the kind of families that we are trying to recruit to the 4th district. The kind that brings in new companies offering higher paying jobs and a wider industrial base. Mr. Lankford on the other hand, represents a political power structure that sees the 4th district only as a political pawn. Also as to as who is on his campaign staff that it is vitally important that they not be Washington insiders and lobbyists that now lead his campaign. Can you understand ” Bought and paid for”. Try this little search visit the http://www.fec.gov. Then go to Campaign Finance and Reports Database then search Disclosure Database and then select Individual Search. Type in Lankford, Monty. The first report displayed will list a $1000 dollars donation by Monty Lankford, TLC Medical, to Democrat Congressman John Tanner. Now tell me about moral compass and values that represent the 4th district. Mr. Lankford is full of platitudes for the 4th on a variety of topics but is clueless on how to actually implement them in Congress. I suggest you look long and hard at Mr. Lankford various business relationships in the 7th district and his total lack of experience or interest in the 4th district . Mr. Greenough has no record of working to stop the Spring Hill Hospital, has no property interest next to the 840 extension, and owes none of his campaign finance to the medical community of Williamson County. Check you facts before posting such an ignorant reply

3. Jack writes
   July 3rd, 2008 1:04 am

   John, speaking of ignorant replies, you need to check your facts as well. Notice on the FEC report the address that donated to John Tanner is a College Grove address, not Franklin. I found out months ago that it was not Monty that donated to Tanner but his son-who lives in College Grove-and is also named Monty Lankford. And speaking of political contributions, thanks to your informative link to the FEC website, I was able to see that Greenough has only one record. He’s given no support to TN politicians, but to a CALIFORNIA voter registration project.

4. Sam writes
   July 3rd, 2008 12:39 pm

   Here’s an idea, for both Jack and John, do either of you live in the district?

5. Sam writes
   July 3rd, 2008 12:43 pm

   On an Jack, all of Mr. Greenough’s staff members live not only in the 4th District, but also in Williamson County.

6. John writes
   July 3rd, 2008 2:18 pm

   According to the FEC the Monty Lankford that gave to John Tanner listed his occupation as the President and CEO of TLC Medical. According to TLC website Monty Lankford the candidate is the CEO of TLC. Dealing with the issue of being in Tennessee of the two candidates, Kent wakes up everyone morning in the 4th, gets coffee from the 4th, talks to neighbors who live in the 4th and doesn’t just come into the 4th district to collect money from over priced medical supplies and then turns right around and drives back to his million dollar house OUT OF DISTRICT 4

7. Craig writes
   July 3rd, 2008 6:55 pm

   I’m not from the 4th district. I don’t even live in Tennesse. I live in California, although I’m from Louisiana. I consider myself a friend of Kent’s. And I can tell you that the man may have lived here, but he is so far from being the typical California liberal it’s not even funny. The man was raised on the land. He may be relatively new to Tennessee, but he’s not new to the life he leads and the values he lives by. He raises national champion hunting dogs. He’s not only a former marine, but ask him about his combat record. He has an extensive one. Ask him about his values. Ask him anything. The man is very smart. I suggest ya’ll get to know him if you get the chance. The man is an honest to God straight shooter, not a politician at heart. Believe me when I tell you that he is running for Congress for the betterment of this country, not for his own personal gain. Again, I just ask that you get to know the man if you get the chance. He’s very approachable. I consider myself lucky to call him my friend.

8. Loadmaster writes
   July 4th, 2008 8:55 am

   Kent understands the issues of the 4th and knows what it will take to unseat Lincoln Davis. Monty has the backing of the TN GOP leadership but that’s it. Money cannot buy real grassroot support.

   Kent has the support of the VETS and he has what it takes to get the job done. Monty is only a “show dog” for the leadership of the GOP party. They just want someone to “bloody” Lincoln before he runs for Governor. Kent wants to not only win the primary but he wants to send Lincoln back to Pall Mall, for good. The 4th needs a Kent Greenough representing them in Washington.

   Kent needs our support and our vote. I’ve got 6 voters in my family and all of them will be voting for Kent Greenough. How about you?

9. Jack writes
   July 6th, 2008 8:24 am

   It’s almost laughable how Mr. Greenough’s supporters respond to blogs by making counter-arguments to arguments that were never even made in the first place. When I pointed out that Kent was from California, one reply was that Kent is not a “Califonian-liberal”. The point I was making, however, is that Kent claims to truly know the 4th District. Unfortunately for him, however, is that someone who is undisputedly NOT a Tennessean (Kent Greenough), has zero chance of understanding Tennesseans more than an actual native of TN.

   Furthemore, if any of you Greenough fans knew anything about TN, you would understand that for over 100 years, this state was run by the conservative Democrats. So in order to get anything positive done, good Republicans accross the state would have to work in a bi-partisan fashion with Democrats…a skill which will be vitally important in a Democrat controlled Congress. The phrase, keep your friends close, and your enemies closer says it all.

   And finally, to the people who would call Mr. Lankford a rich, party-controlled, Washington insider: you have no idea who Monty Lankford is. The man grew up his entire adolescent life shopping for clothes at the Salvation Army and drinking powdered milk. He put himself through a Christian College by working a welding job. Only later in life did he have financial success, and for that you want to brand him as some sort of mogul? That’s shameful.

   Furthermore, you Greenough supporters, and Mr. Greenough himself, say things and do things that tear down the Republican party. In the meantime, we have the a Democrat controlled Congress, and the most liberal presidential candidate ever on the precipice of running this country…meanwhile you all bicker and squabble about a “political machine”. Your arguments are defeatest and negative, while Mr. Lankford exudes and promotes positivity and progress.

   Bottom line, Greenough is fighting a losing battle, and he knows it.

10. Loadmaster writes
    July 6th, 2008 9:54 am

    Jack,

    The TN GOP party has got problems and they need fixing. The so called Blue Dog Dem’s are no more and you can thank Pelosi for their demise.

    Nothing against Monty (personally) but if you listen to him he really has nothing to say about the real issues of the 4th. He’s never contributed to any GOP candiate running in the 4th. His money has gone to Marsha and Fred (and that’s fine) but to say you care for the 4th and not support those candidates is not showing me you really care about the 4th. Monty gives me the impression he just found out about the 4th just in time to file papers for his congressional run. History does not show Monty supporting anything or anyone in the 4th. So, to say Kent does not understand TN issues then Monty doesn’t know a hoot about what we need here in the 4th. Monty might live in Franklin but Franklin is about as far removed from the 4th as CA is to TN.

    Go check out Monty’s website and see what he says about “security issues”. The Vets are not too kind to someone who suggest that we’re CRUEL.

    Lincoln will eat Monty’s lunch in the general. I’ve listen to all three. Lincoln, Monty and Kent. Trust me Kent’s got them beat - hangs down.

11. Sam writes
    July 7th, 2008 7:05 am

    Jack, it is rather laughable that you don’t deny the claims that the the Republican Party is in effect cheating on Mr. Lankford’s behalf. All you do is say that fighting against it “tear(s) down the party.”

    It seems to me that since it is the truth, the only tearing down that is happening is of the old guard. And what you and the other Lankford supporters seem to realize is that if Mr. Greenough does win, it will signal a change in the leadership of the TN GOP. We will once again be a party of the people, not a party of the select few.

    Oh Jack, you never did answer to me if you live in the district or not.

12. savvy writes
    July 7th, 2008 7:36 am

    I’ve been following this exchange and could no longer stay silent. The arguments from the pro-Lankford campaign are lame.

    I would agree that to be a successful representative to the Tennessee state house, it’s a real plus to be a long-time resident of Tennessee. But to go to Washington, that long-time residency does not signify. Kent left California 4 years ago and moved to Tennessee. As California goes, so goes the nation. he has seen the future there and does not want to see the same in Tennessee. Our Congressman will need to be savvy about national issues as well as state issues, be able to effectively negotiate with a broad range of people on a broad range of interests. From what I can see, Kent has that background.

    And bottom line, Kent has lived in the 4th District since he came to Tennessee. He shops there, he does business with the local businessmen, he listens to their problems and knows their concerns. Monty only drives through. How can he know the people? I recall that his bus and plane tour met with singular failure - he really knows the people - NOT!

    As to crossing the aisle? Since when is giving money to a Democrat who controls the purse strings for Monty’s industry “crossing the aisle?” That is politics at his most basic: greasing the skids for your own personal interest. Spin it as you will, while it may be technically legal, it’s still sleazy.

13. Jack writes
    July 7th, 2008 8:22 am

    We’ll definitely see who wins the primary. I believe it will be Lankford, and you believe it will be Greenough. Agree to disagree.

    My last comment still stands, though: that the arguments on Greenough’s behalf are defeatest, i.e. calling the TN GOP cheaters. Nothing good will come of trying to tear down the Republican party. Does the national party and its state affiliates need some fixing? Sure, but not by tearing it down from the outside in, by an outsider like Mr. Greenough.

    As to whether or not Lankford has done anything for the 4th, last time I checked (today) Mr. Lankford is a vice-president of the Williamson County republican party. It goes without saying that he’s done much to promote the Republican ideals and standards.

    As far as the argument about Greenough “shopping” in the district, Mr. Lankford has close to 10 business locations in the 4th district, employs residents of the 4th district, and provides care to THOUSANDS in the 4th district.

    I’ve checked the FEC filings on campaign donations as well. We all know that it takes money to win a campaign, as well as grassroots support. Monty raised over 200,000 dollars in the first quarter (interested to see the 2nd quarter results) and Greenough didn’t raise a penny. Time will tell who has the better grassroots support. As there is no sure way to tell who is leading on that front, we’ll just have to wait and see.

    While the support of veternas is necessary, this alone does not insure Greenough a win. We’re just going to have to wait and see what happens, but my money’s on Monty.

14. savvy writes
    July 7th, 2008 3:29 pm

    We can agree to disagree - that’s what makes America worth fighting for. In the final analysis, it’s votes not money, that wins.

    The Republican Party has a recent history of backing the candidate with the most money, not the best candidate, to disastrous results. This is a clear wake-up call that the party better pay attention to. Change almost never happens by those in control - they have a vested interest in the abuse. It often takes “outsiders” to push reform. I also don’t believe that Mr. Greenough is looking to tear down the party - he is simply asking that they adhere to the very by-laws they purport to support.

    I too have looked at the FEC filings and while Monty shows more money, closer investigation reveals the sources to be very narrow, with disproportionate support from his colleagues in the medical profession, developers, and investment bankers. Leads me to wonder who he’ll really be representing if he gets to Congress. The average voter of the 4th has not contributed more than a small percentage to his effort.

    As to Mr. Lankford being the vice-president of the Williamson County GOP, that is a very small portion of the 4th - and it speaks to his entrenchment in those very organizations that you yourself admit need fixing.

    Finally, point taken that Mr. Lankford has business interests in the district. But I wager that aside from the wages he pays the employees, most of the profits from the business - from those thousands of patients - ultimately find their way back into Franklin.

15. GOProud writes
    July 7th, 2008 11:08 pm

    Sam, just stumbled upon this discussion and after reading I have a question for you. You say all of KG’s staff lives in the 4th district. Exactly how many staff members does he have? If the line of discusssion is accurate about the amount of money he’s raised (or not raised), how is he paying all these 4th district staffers? Just curious.

16. GOProud writes
    July 7th, 2008 11:09 pm

    And I do live in the 4th district.

17. GOProud writes
    July 7th, 2008 11:22 pm

    And to Loadmaster, no offense but whether we like it or not, it takes money…and lots of it to win elections. Surely KG can’t be that naive to think he can win with just grassroot support. If he plans on winning, he better have money at the top of his list of “what it will take to unseat Lincoln Davis”. I haven’t made up my mind either way - I just want Lincoln out. But I will admit, I feel like a vote to Monty would go further just due to the amount of money it will take to win in this district. But I’m still open.

18. Donna Locke writes
    July 7th, 2008 11:23 pm

    Noticed today and somewhat interesting: A guy living on a corner of a very busy intersection in Columbia whose election-year forest of prominent yard signs has been quite predictive, if sometimes self-contradictory, has a Greenough sign in his yard.

19. GOProud writes
    July 7th, 2008 11:31 pm

    Sorry but I’m reading this reading this lengthy exchange and have just one comment. John, I have given money to numerous GOP candidates of this state and have had my occupation wrong on at least 2 FEC reports. In both instances I was given the title of President, which unfortunatley I am not! I can’t remember if I ever gave the information to the two campaigns or not when I mailed in my check but my assumption is if they don’t know, they put what they think. Again, not picking KG or Monty as my pick just yet. But trying to keep an open mind. Great discussion though and I appreciate everyone’s point of view.

20. GOProud writes
    July 7th, 2008 11:35 pm

    That’s interesting Donna. This might be dumb question but does anyone know if there have been any polls done (not by the Lankford campaign or Greenough campaign which I’m sure they’d report in their favor). I’m just unsure if there are polls done this early (and in a primary)or not.

21. Donna Locke writes
    July 7th, 2008 11:47 pm

    Lincoln is not going anywhere, y’all, unless he decides to.

22. GOProud writes
    July 7th, 2008 11:50 pm

    Did a little research about the Tanner contribution because that was unsettling to me personally as a proud Republican for over 20 years. Here is the name and address that pulled up when I searched the address that was reported on the FEC report. Would this be his brother or son?

    Joey Lankford
    6586 EUDAILY COVINGTON RD
    COLLEGE GROVE, TN 37046http://switchboard.intelius.com/results.php?MoreInfoResult=1&ReportType=34&RecID=1&qi=1

    I hope someone on KG’s staff did some research as well. It took me 5 seconds to find this and would be disappointed if they didn’t do this small amount of research before allowing their supporters to smear a fellow Republican by associating him with John Tanner.

23. GOProud writes
    July 8th, 2008 12:06 am

    Wow KG supporters, getting disappointed. From TLC’s website: Joey Lankford is the Chief Operations Officer of TLC Medical. He started his employment with TLC Medical in June of 1998. Prior to TLC he attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX., studying Business Administration. He, his wife Courtney and their two children live in College Grove, TN.

    Joey and Courtney pull up on white pages with the address listed on the FEC filing to John Tanner. So looks like Monty may have some wayward family members but he personally didn’t give to Tanner.

24. Sam writes
    July 8th, 2008 10:16 am

    To my knowledge Mr. Greenough has two fulltime paid staffers as well as various volunteer workers.

    The discussion of Mr. Greenough’s finances is interesting to me. At the time the last FEC fundraising report was filed, Mr. Greenough had not spent over $5,000 and according to the law, was not required to file a report. It is my understanding that his staff was hired just after that filing deadline.

    The next filing date is July 15 and it will be interesting to see what money Mr. Greenough does report.

25. John writes
    July 8th, 2008 10:22 am

    Interesting points…but one can only take a FEDERAL REPORT as written and the issue is regardless the CEO of TLC is Monty Lankford. As such is ultimately responsible for everything that his company does or fails to do such as the price of ownership and leadership. The bottom line one can only conclude that TLC was buying influence with a democratic congressman for what ever reason.

26. GOProud writes
    July 8th, 2008 10:47 am

    I don’t take any reports as written-especially not from the media or federal goverment. And I think it’s somewhat absurd to think a business owner can regulate how their employees spend their money and who they contribute to. We do live in America after all.

27. savvy writes
    July 8th, 2008 7:48 pm

    Most of the time we voters are choosing between Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dumber. I support Mr. Greenough because I sense that he is somehow different. His intelligence is obvious when you talk to him. He thinks the issues through and understands them thoroughly. He is passionate and compassionate when he addresses the people’s concerns. The depth and breadth of his knowledge is truly impressive. Have you heard him speak? He is not afraid to take on the power structure and not afraid to speak his mind. He does not need a handler to tell him what to say or how to think, he does not need a notebook for his next sound bite. Check out his website and look at his strengths: he is a Middle Eastern history major, a former Marine, a small businessman. He’s been there and done that. He’s been in the Middle East, he’s been with the Border Patrol on the border, he’s fought the DOD acquisition behemoth. In other words, he’s built the house, not just gazed at it. He is dedicated to this republic and its ideals and he lives them. I think these are all attributes that we as conservative Republicans can get behind. Do the research - read facts not spin. Contact him on his website - he’ll answer you personally. Will any other candidate be that available? And if they aren’t available as a candidate now will they know your name when elected or will they be deafened by their big donors?

28. Jack writes
    July 9th, 2008 6:52 am

    I’m glad to see that someone is paying attention to the facts. Thanks GOProud.

    I was shocked to read Greenough’s latest blog on his campaign website entitled, the Party of Putin. It doesn’t take a law degree to see that KG’s arguments are entirely hearsay and completely out of line.

    In the blog, Greenough claims that a staffer “overheard” Mr. Lankford saying he’s the party choice. Wow, you know what? I just overheard Greenough saying he’s hates dogs…or babies. You can not just throw things out there, without concrete proof. That’s just a terrible rookie mistake.

    Also, he repeatedly calls the TN GOP a bunch of “puppet masters”. I don’t know about you, but this sounds the rantings and ravings of bitter, bitter man, and I’ll ask you, is this the type of person we need in Congress: comparing the Republican party in TN to the communist party and communist dictators????

    Furthermore, Greenough literally says, “I thought I still lived in the USA”. Good to see that KG isn’t 100% sure what country he lives in. (Hope you KG supporters can take a joke).

29. Jack writes
    July 9th, 2008 7:11 am

    Forgot to mention one or two other important pieces of information:

    After reading the blog, I contacted Mr. Lankford’s office about the so-called “accused FEC violation”. FACT: There has been no FEC violation filed against Mr. Lankford.
    FACT: It is a Greenough supporter who was threatening to file one, due to a Hickman County newspaper ad, that was printed incorrectly.
    FACT: The incorrectly printed ad was retracted by the editor of that newspaper.
    CONCLUSION: Greenough is grasping at air trying to drum up negativity on Lankford.

    And since when does a “strong Republican” start spouting off Democratic arguments and propoganda against a fellow republican? (i.e. Greenough quoting the TN GOP). Every Repub. should know that the Dems will go after anyone that they see as a threat to them…which happens to be Monty Lankford.

30. Jack writes
    July 9th, 2008 9:15 am

    Correction, Greenough quoting the TN Dem Party.

31. Loadmaster writes
    July 13th, 2008 9:50 am

    Jack,

    You should check with Brad Martin Editor at the Hickman County Times, which I read every week. For your information there has been NO correction printed in this paper. The only correction was mention by Mr. James Hassell, who was the Hickman County GOP Chairman at that time. The ad in mention said “paid for by the Hickman County Republican Party” which is a violation of they TN GOP By Laws in a contested primary. Then Mr. Hassell said the Lankford Campaign paid for the ad. That statement appeared in the Times when Mr. Hassell left his chairman position. I have copies of BOTH. The Lankford campaign says that “friends of the Lankford Campaign” paid for the ad and they were going to produce the check. That was 6 weeks ago and we haven’t seen the check. For the campaign to pay for an ad and mispresent who paid for that aid is in fact an FEC violation. Even Monty is not above the FEC. Yes their will be an FEC filing, if not already.

    Side note - I asked Brad Martin about Mr. Hassell comments. He has his notes and another person was with him when he interviewed Mr. Hassell.

    Monty is a nice enough person but he doesn’t have what it takes to unseat Lincoln. Jack have you looked at Monty’s website? Did you read what he said about our Military and us being CRUEl? Look under what Monty thinks about “Security Issues” and read the last line on that paragraph. He’ll not get the vet votes with that kind of logic. Toni’s got a great read at Bear Creek Ledger. Check it out.

    I live in the 4th and I’m a volunteer for Kent and dang proud of it.

32. Larson Hunter writes
    July 15th, 2008 12:17 pm

    You people, which ever team you’re supporting, are killing me with this district thing. Please, please tell me you don’t really think district lines are drawn on any particular characteristics of a parcel of land in Tennessee or any other state. Are you thinking District 4 is District 4 because of median income, or the number of dairy cows or how many people drive SUVs? With all this shrieking and hang wringing about who lives 3 miles inside the district and who lives 5 miles outside the district I’m wondering if you should even be voting.

    A congressional district is a pretty simple concept, really, spelled out clearly in the US Constitution. District lines are drawn on one criterion - population. Very simple - it’s called counting. 1 . . . 2 . . . 3 . . . and so on. If you need further assistance, there are flash cards and other learning aids available.

    Politicians, in their own enlightened self-interest, gerrymander districts to concentrate voters along party lines in their districts, but we always come back to one fact: district lines are drawn based on population. Next time around, Mr. 3 Miles In might be Mr. 3 Miles Out.

    If you have a problem with someone living outside a district representing a district, take your case to the legislature.

33. Beth writes
    July 15th, 2008 12:39 pm

    Hey, does anyone know if Mr. Greenough plans to file his financial disclosure forms with the FEC during this filing period? Seems he “missed” the last one. He’s spending money hiring people, printing and distributing materials, paying for automated phone drops, putting up websites, driving around. How is he paying for all this campaign activity? Who’s giving him money. That $100 donation from Roger down the road can’t go very far. Interesting that Greenough keeps attacking Lankford for tax liens when he seems to have his own proclivity for breaking the law.

34. Booker writes
    July 15th, 2008 1:12 pm

    Every day I hear a little more about this Kent Greenough fellow, and, unfortunately, a lot of it’s not good. I read some of these postings about what an intelligent and thoughtful person he is. A few weeks ago I received a forwarded email originated by Mr. Greenough [wouldn’t you think an intelligent guy would know these things live FOREVER?] in which he attacked Tennessee State Party leadership with words like “liar” and other nasty statements very unbecoming of a man who hopes to represent the fourth district in the United States Congress. A little anger management would help this guy. Some email etiquette would be good, too.

    Many of us have stood shoulder to shoulder on countless campaigns with leaders of the Tennessee State Party and we’ll be standing with them long after Greenough fades into the wallpaper. Mr. Greenough conducts himself with all the grace and sophistication of a petulant 12-year-old. I can’t imagine voting for him.

35. Jack writes
    July 15th, 2008 4:09 pm

    Loadmaster,

    I’m not sure who’s giving you your information, but they’re selling you a bad bill of goods. You had better be careful about repeating what you said: “Lankford campaign says that “friends of the Lankford Campaign” paid for the ad and they were going to produce the check.”

    That is, I hate to tell you, an outright lie. Call the editor of that magazine, and ask Mr. Martin if any member of the Lankford campaign told him that the campaign paid or would pay for the ad. Sorry fella, but you’re being lied to, and its too bad that Greenough has decided to play the way he has.

    I just looked at Monty’s website also, and the words you’re specifically referring to about Mr. Lankford’s position on security aren’t there. What I’m seeing actually looks pretty darn good.

    Booker, I too was forwarded the email you refer to. It is a sad, sad day when a Republican Candidate calls the leader of the TN GOP a “waste of oxygen” and a liar. AND HE’S NOT DONE FOLKS. Greenough goes on to say, “Don’t ever trust the State party, Williamson County, or any of the Bill Frist puppets”.

    Look at the FEC report again, KG fans, it clearly says Monty Joe Lankford, JR. (For all those keeping track, that would be Monty’s son, NOT Mr. Lankfrod).

    Once again, Green-no is making these base-less attacks on Mr. Lankford because he knows he can’t win. When have you ever seen the race-leader make negative comments about his/her opponent. And when have you ever seen Republicans regurgitating Democratic propoganda? Green-no doesn’t stand a chance, and he knows it.

36. Jack writes
    July 16th, 2008 10:27 am

    Each day, we hear more and more disturbing things from the Californian outsider, Kent Greenough. Well friends, this one is a doozy.

    Over and over, Green-no has stated that Monty Lankford is trying to buy this nomination. Ironically enough, when you look at the FEC filings for the 2nd quarter of this year, you will be shocked to see that it is in fact, Green-no who is trying to buy the election. On this quarter’s FEC report, KG does not list ONE SINGLE CONTRIBUTION to his campaign.

    It get’s better…Mr. Greenough has loaned his campaign $55,000 of his own money, and contributed $14,289.80 of his own money to the campaign for a grand total of $64,289.80 of HIS OWN MONEY.

    Mr. Lankford, on the contrary, has not loaned a penny to his campaign. Yet Green-no is intent on labeling Mr. Lankford as a millionaire trying to buy the race??? Really???? These are the facts.

    Let’s also look at the fact that Green-no is reporting that his campaign had $5,100 dollars cash on hand before the 2nd quarter reporting period, yet FAILED to file a personal financial statement, as well as the appropriate forms every candidate has to file when they reach $5,000. Can you say FEC violation?

    Beth, you asked who is giving KG his money…answer: HE IS. For those of you who know anything about politics, you already know that this spells DEATH for any campaign. Furthermore, we don’t need Californian-earned money in Tennessee politics.

    Any way you slice it, Greenough does not have the funding, support, or organization to pull of a win.

37. GOProud writes
    July 16th, 2008 10:50 am

    Well Booker, I wonder if the KG team is about to go after Fred Thompson now. Been browsing through the FEC reports since after midnight last night and looks like Mr. Thompson is a supporter (or at least a contributor) to Lankford. KG supporters, your man didn’t have too great of a showing on the ol’ FEC report. So I guess his “grassroots” support and his ability to relate to the “average voter in the 4th district” didn’t translate to dollars. I couldn’t find one single individual contributor to his campaign except for KG himself. So my fellow GOP voters in the 4th, looks like we now have 2 millionaires to choose from…Lankford or Greenough.

38. Junkie writes
    July 16th, 2008 2:06 pm

    FYI:
    District 4 (S-Factor 2.8 GOP): This district is typical of swing districts in Tennessee: socially conservative but willing to vote Democrat. The incumbent, Lincoln Davis, is one of the more conservative Democrats covering rural territory in the state’s east central and southern portions. A potentially dark horse GOP bid exists in Monty Lankford, a hospital equipment entrepreneur who has been competitive with Davis thus far but who is facing a pretty bad year for elephants everywhere. Prediction: Solid DEM.

39. Booker writes
    July 16th, 2008 6:38 pm

    Hang on a minute, Junkie. Lincoln Davis is “a conservative Democrat?” There’s an oxymoron for you. Granted, many of his votes are conservative, but the most important vote he casts is for Nancy Pants Pelosi.

    GOProud - I’d like to see Mr. Greenough go after Fred Thompson. Actually, I’d like to see Mr. Greenough go after anybody and do it like a man. Okay, never mind.

40. Jack writes
    July 17th, 2008 11:44 am

    Anyone else find it interesting that Green-no has never voted in a Tennessee Republican primary. That means the Californian failed to even vote in this year’s Presidential Primary.

41. Jack writes
    July 17th, 2008 12:11 pm

    Correction, the ‘04 Presidential Primary.

42. VOTE STRONG / DON STRONG writes
    July 18th, 2008 1:29 pm

    WOW…..THAT’S AN EARFULL

    Hey 4th District Folks…….I’ll vote the way that you would vote on the issues because I am one of you and I have been for almost 30 years.

    STAND STRONG / VOTE STRONG / DON STRONG

    http://WWW.DONALDSTRONG.COM

43. Junkie writes
    July 22nd, 2008 11:54 pm

    Well I have met both candidates at least on 3 separate occasions now and although Kent seems like a nice enough guy, I can’t vote for him. The way he’s initiated allegations toward party faithfuls in numerous counties and how he (or his staff which he’s responsible for) are behind smears against Mr. Lankford does not sit well with me. Me along with other party faithfuls will continue to be nice and coridial to both Strong and Greenough but will pull the trigger for Mr. Lankford. But due to the threat of getting attacked by Mr. Greenough, we will all play nice until Mr. Lankford has wrapped up the primary.

44. Jack writes
    July 23rd, 2008 11:19 am

    Well said. I too will be casting my lot for Mr. Lankford, as will my family and friends.

45. DON STRONG writes
    July 27th, 2008 4:13 am

    Silly, Silly, Silly…….A vote for Monty is a vote for Lincoln Davis. Lankford is just another Ross Perot…….just listen to his poor boy speeches…..sound familiar? Kent’s another Janice Bowling……..Hey, I think she even endorsed him.
    Get over this silly stuff and VOTE STRONG / DON STRONG…..A STRONG VOICE FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE 4th DISTRICT.

46. Sally writes
    July 27th, 2008 8:10 am

    Mr. Strong,
    The Republicans in Hickman County will note vote for you after last week’s terrible display of absolute vulgarity and disrespect. I was utterly embarrased, as were we all, by your attrocious speech saying that you “have a hard on for Lincoln Davis, and that he needs to be taken out behind the woodshed and shot”. We will never vote for a Congressman who doesn’t think before he or she talks.

    Furthermore, you said that you’ve not only saved lives, you’ve taken a few as well. How can anyone be so callous in saying something like that? You’ve also said, several times, that you will confirm the rumors that you’re crazy. Well, I’ll tell you, the people of Hickman and its surrounding counties will not vote for a crazy person.

    Frankly, you are making a mockery of our party and of this process.

47. Maynard writes
    July 28th, 2008 2:09 pm

    Hey, now I’m starting to like this Strong fellow. Tell me more.