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Closing Out Kurita

By Kleinheider Posted on July 25, 2008 at 7:46 am

The University of Tennessee College Democrats have decided to endorse a primary challenger over an incumbent legislator:

This move is “unusual,” Kelly said, “but considering the recent actions of Senator Kurita (D-Clarksville), we believe it to be warranted.” Kelley charged that Senator Kurita “has chosen to advance herself over the best interest of her district.”

Kelley noted that in 2007, Senator Kurita voted to oust Tennessee’s most senior statesman, John Wilder (D-Somerville), in favor of a Republican for Lt. Governor. For this, she was rewarded with a leadership position in the Republican controlled chamber. This vote led to the stalemate that exists in the Tennessee State Senate today, as well as the hold up of several important pieces of legislation including issues of Lottery Scholarship GPA and Judicial Selection. It is clear to this board that Rosalind Kurita can no longer claim to represent the values of our party.

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5 Responses to “Closing Out Kurita”

  1. GoldnI writes
    July 25th, 2008 9:34 am

    If I recall correctly, the Austin Peay College Democrats endorsed Barnes as well.

  2. dan t writes
    July 25th, 2008 10:09 am

    If an upset happens in the senate races it will probably be this one. I dont believe Overbey will win in the east. The GOP has taken out about 8 moderates since ‘02 over there in the primaries so I doubt Overbey will win. Keep in mind in recent history an incumbent legislator loses his/her primary every two years. Im guessing, Kent Williams will be the one to bite the dust in the House.

  3. Rob Huddleston writes
    July 25th, 2008 1:11 pm

    ACK -

    Nice to see the UT College Democrats take some time off of making their tin-foil hats to issue an endorsement.

    Cheers,

    Rob

  4. LeftWingCracker writes
    July 25th, 2008 3:59 pm

    Rob, haven’t you sent her a check yet?

  5. Donna Locke writes
    July 25th, 2008 4:06 pm

    Classic. Kurita casts a vote for sanity, and the Democrats try to burn her at the stake.

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