The Best Of Both Worlds

By Kleinheider Posted on October 2, 2008 at 7:13 am

Freddie O’Connell attends a mock presidential debate between Rep. Jim Cooper and Mayor Bill Haslam and comes away with good feelings about the future:

In my opinion, Haslam and Cooper represent the best each party has to offer in Tennessee. Each is likable and thoughtful and unlikely (in my experiences with each thus far) to dodge questions and replace them with careful messaging. Both men are as close to candid as modern politics allows. Each acquitted himself well and gave a thorough and thoughtful presentation of contrasting ideas that help to illustrate the difference in Democratic and Republican ideologies without the bluster and negativity so common on television. For students interested in politics and policy, this served as a great introduction.

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Tags: Bill Haslam, Jim Cooper  

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