Defeated State Comptroller Lands On His Feet

By Kleinheider Posted on January 16, 2009 at 8:58 am

Yesterday, he was ousted from his long time job as the state’s Comptroller of the Treasury. Today, he is the new Deputy Governor. Ken Whitehouse breaks the story:

John Morgan, Tennessee’s former state comptroller, will be appointed deputy governor by Gov. Phil Bredesen, according to NashvillePost.com sources.

UPDATE: The official release

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The Deputy Signs Off

By Kleinheider Posted on January 5, 2009 at 10:22 am

Stuart Brunson will soon leave the Bredesen administration according to the intrepid Ken Whitehouse.

Could the West Tennessee native be the droid the Democrats are looking for in the race for Governor?

UPDATE: Statement from Stuart Brunson:

“I am grateful to Governor Bredesen for the opportunity to have served on his team and serve the people of Tennessee. I appreciate the opportunity to have worked alongside a very talented team of commissioners, staff and countless other employees who work hard every day to ensure state government is meeting the needs of its citizens.

“I will spend the coming weeks determining what path I’ll take forward as I transition from this role, and will remain committed to supporting Governor Bredesen as he continues the progress we’ve made under his leadership.”

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