Corker State Director Devaney Makes A Threesome For TNGOP Chair
Posted on May 16, 2009 at 5:47 pmBob Corker’s State Director and former Executive Director of the Tennessee Republican Party, Chris Devaney has officially entered the race for TNGOP chair. His opponents for the position which Robin Smith will vacate on May 30 are State Rep. Eric Swafford and Oscar Brock. Here is Devaney’s letter to the State Executive Committee making clear his intentions:
Dear State Executive Committee Member:
These are extraordinary and challenging times for our state and nation. We find ourselves at a crossroads of values being led by a president who seems determined to choose the path of ever growing government over the path of fiscal responsibility and individual freedom. Nationally, our Republican Party is striving to be a voice in the wilderness pointing us in a direction that will restore the values of Ronald Reagan - the values that made America great.
Here in Tennessee, though, we have tasted success. Tennesseans enjoyed a great Victory last year due to the tireless efforts of our State Republican Party, Republican State Legislators, and support of our Republican Congressional leaders. Their consistent conservative convictions and message were crucial in our accomplishment and should be held as an example for paving the way for majorities across the country.
As you know, Chairman Robin Smith is vacating her post to potentially run for the United States House of Representatives, which will be an exciting new chapter in her career. We are indebted to Robin for her work in the 2008 election as chairman of our Party. She has been a tireless warrior in our fight for many years and I want to personally thank Robin for her service and her friendship.
Robin’s departure means a vacancy in the chairmanship. This is a crucial time for Republicans. The 2010 election cycle is the most important in a generation and there is no time for on the job training in the post of chairman. Our Tennessee Republican Party must have a leader with proven campaign and fundraising experience, someone who can recruit the very best candidates, raise the necessary money, and win elections. This person must be a leader who can effectively manage a multi-faceted organization, while being an effective spokesman for our Party. We must also have a chairman who comes to the job with a deep desire to serve and a hunger to build on the victories of the recent past. That is why I am running for chairman of our Tennessee Republican Party. These are the strengths that I bring to the table. This is the experience needed right now for this important election and for building our majorities in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Professionally, for almost 20 years, I have had the privilege of supporting Republican values by supporting strong Republican leaders here in Tennessee and in Washington. I have worked to ensure that our values are carried to victory at the ballot box and implemented as policy after the election is over. From my time with the Tennessee Republican Party and three members of United States Senate, including Senator Bob Corker, to my work in the national media and running a business - my experience is broad and varied.
When I worked for Senator Fred Thompson, I learned a great deal about leadership and what it meant to stand on principle and never waiver from your core convictions. Fred taught me that our Republican ideals are not a random set of good ideas, but a closely knit set of principles that weave the fabric of our nation.
Tennessee has set an example for how Republicans can win majorities, but our job is far from finished. In many ways the real work lies ahead. We cannot rest on victory. We cannot slow down in our effort to grow and strengthen our Party, and most importantly, we cannot shy away from the principles that set us apart and the values that are the foundation of our success.
Many of you across our state have already voiced your support of my candidacy, and for that, my wife Heather and I are humbled and grateful. In the coming days, I look forward to continuing our talk about how we can work together in strengthening our Republican Party and advancing the principles that make Tennessee and our Nation so great.
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We don’t need a Tom Ingram puppet!!!!!
When Chris was at the party, they didn’t win many races. His close friendship with Bob Davis is a major concern, after Bob fell flat on his face in the Treasury race.
I hope Corker stays out of this or he will have a primary. Chris has the wrong friends and will be humiliated on May 30.
Chris recruited people such Jim Bryson.
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Why on earth would this have anything to do with Senator Corker? And, why on earth would anyone in their right mind run against Senator Corker? Anyone is going to be better at the TNGOP chair position than Smith. Better keep the Republican Senator we have (who is fantastic) than try to beat Ford, Jr. in 2010 again. Please give the position it’s due respect and refer to the Senator as Senator Corker.
What’s wrong with Tom Ingram???? He’s won every race he’s been in for 30 years.