Faulkin’ PAC Money
Posted on September 16, 2008 at 7:13 amThe Independent Reporter’s Report, a Senator Mike Williams shill blog, charges 4th state Senate district candidate Mike Faulk with hypocrisy for accepting money from a conservative PAC while carrying on a relationship with a married woman:
The Tennessee Conservative PAC should send a demand letter to Faulk asking for an immediate refund since the money was raised under false pretenses.
In addition, John Gregory and relatives Faulk-ed over at least $8,000 in personal contributions.
While Faulk’s position of constituent services could be described as “missionary” outreach, he certainly seems to come up far short of the Conservative PAC’s high moral standards.
To steal from my friend Doc Holliday: “It appears Faulk’s hypocrisy knows no bounds.”
Stick A Faulk In Him, He’s Done
Posted on September 14, 2008 at 1:01 pmPotential constituent Angelia discusses state Senate candidate Mike Faulk’s alleged affair with a married woman, the fall out and how they handle such things in rural East Tennessee:
Kelli Walker owned her share of this and is shouldering the fallout: folks expected Mike Faulk to do the right thing and take his part. He didn’t. And this creates two big problems for the campaign: (1) It makes him seem like a callous ass, and (2) it raises the question: If Mike Faulk won’t stand accountable for his actions and support the people who are special to him: what can you reasonably expect him to do for you?
So, in light of that, how do you think this story end?
Personally: I predict folks will talk about the school teacher behind her back for a minute and perhaps give her funny looks. School functions w/ the parents might be a little awkward - but she’s tough and she has tenure. So, she’ll be okay. And by the time Christmas break is over, we’ll have moved on to the next town scandal.
As for Faulk, well, his next love interest can just stick a fork in his ass - because I’d say he’s done.
As for Ron Ramsey, before this is all over (and I don’t think it is) he may have to answer some of those McCain/VP type questions, such as “Did you bother to check this guy out before we bet our money on him?” Add to this mess, Rosalind Kurita’s election victory has just been declared invalid, leaving the Speaker possibly down two minions, which could get interesting
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The “Independent” (II)
And Angelia on the “Independent”
In Wake Of Faulk Revelations, Ramsey Advises Republicans To Keep Plowing
Posted on September 13, 2008 at 6:01 pmReacting to news that 4th District State Senate candidate Mike Faulk may have been an accessory to adultery, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey turns an unfortunate phrase:
One of Faulk’s biggest supporters has been Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, who is seeking to build a working GOP majority in the state Senate.Ramsey, a Blountville Republican, said he didn’t think Faulk’s past situation with Walker will make a significant difference in the campaign.“People really do want to hear about the issues, and Mike has the money to run a good campaign,” Ramsey said. “This is a little bump in the road you may wish didn’t happen because it diverts you from your message, but you keep plowing forward and keep the campaign on the issues, not about gossip.”
Past Tense: Oatney On His Support For Mike Faulk
Posted on September 12, 2008 at 11:37 amLongtime supporter and potential constituent, David Oatney, blogs his feeling on the allegations surrounding 4th District state Senate candidate Mike Faulk:
In Mike Faulk’s case, the reality that he knew what the consequences of his actions could be, yet continued engaging in morally deviant behavior speaks to his judgement. Were Faulk not involved in politics, what he did would still be equally henous, but would be a private matter with sad but private consequences. In public life, the kind of behavior Faulk is accused of is a private matter that has very public consequences-it could cost Faulk not only the election, but what appeared to be a very bright political future.
I still consider Mike Faulk a friend, and I probably always will. His saving grace may be that his opponent also has a chequered past , but I’m not sure it is wise to make who can out-philander whom the central issue of an election campaign. Merely because he is a friend does not mean that Mike Faulk deserves victory. He himself has undermined his opportunity and has let down not only his supporters, but the people of the 4th District who deserve much better representation than what we currently enjoy.
Mike Faulk’s “temporal punishment due to sin” may be that he can get the good Lord’s forgiveness, and even the forgiveness of his political friends, but must pay for his actions with his political career.
No Worries
Posted on at 10:36 amSean Braisted makes a funny about the predicament in which Mr. Mike Faulk finds himself:
Under the New Moral Code adopted by the GOP circa September 1st, 2008, Mike Faulk need only admit he did something wrong, offer to marry the young Republican, and they will be lauded for their strong commitment to family values and examples of the redemptive nature of prayer.
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All Faulked Up: State Senate Candidate Accused Of Affair With Married Schoolteacher
Posted on at 7:14 amState Senate candidate Mike Faulk, the Republicans only hope of unseating a former Republican, now Independent incumbent, who sides with the Democratic Caucus, has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with a young Republican activist:
But his campaign is facing unexpected trouble because the chairwoman of the Hawkins County Young Republicans has circulated a letter discouraging other Republicans from supporting Faulk, saying he had an affair with her during the race and criticizing him for repeatedly denying it.
“My ability to perform my job in leading this organization has been tainted due to my inappropriate, extramarital relationship with state Senate Candidate Mike Faulk,” said the letter sent from the work e-mail account of Rogersville elementary school teacher Kelli Walker.
This is not the first state Senate race where the word adultery is fixing to play a pivotal role. Randy Camp, looking to keep former Lt. Gov. John Wilder’s seat in Democratic hands, has seen his former brother-in-law put his admitted adulterous relationships out in the street.
UPDATE: See Kelli Walker’s full email detailing her resignation from the Hawkins County Young Republicans at this link.
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