Gov. Bredesen Endorses State Senate’s Lone Independent

By Kleinheider Posted on September 4, 2008 at 3:13 pm

In a statement to Post Politics, Governor Phil Bredesen has endorsed Senator Mike Williams of Maynardsville:

“Senator Williams has represented his district with pride and distinction.  He’s been supportive of my agenda, especially when it comes to rural economic development, education reform, expanding access to health care and road projects.  I’m happy to endorse him in his re-election efforts.”

The Governor hosted a fundraiser in Knoxville yesterday for the state senate’s only independent at the offices of architecture firm Ross/Fowler, P.C. State Treasurer Dale Sims and State Comptroller John Morgan were also listed as hosts at the $500 per person event.

Williams retains the services of Thomas Lindsey Group, a Democratic fund-raising and consulting firm headed by Cathy Thomas. In July, it was reported that three prominent members of the Senate Democratic Caucus had shifted excess mailing funds into Senator Williams account.

Long a thorn in the side of the Republican Party, Senator Mike Williams was one of two Republicans who voted for Speaker John Wilder in 2005. He left the party in 2007. He is opposed in re-election by Republican attorney Mike Faulk.

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