Post Politics: 15 April 2008

By Kleinheider Posted on April 17, 2008 at 11:37 am

Gov. Phil Bredesen registers his disapproval of Barack Obama’s now infamous “bitter” remark, verbalizing the belief that rural, small-town voters often reflexively seek refuge in immigration, social and firearm issues rather than focusing on economic reality. The Tennessee Republican Party, never one to shy away from criticizing Obama (unless explicitly directed), has also weighed in on the subject.

For her part, Hillary Clinton is taking full advantage of Obama’s choice of words.

Sen. Lamar Alexander proposes to simplify the tax code by allowing taxpayers to opt in to a 17 percent flat income tax.

The state House has voted 84-11 in favor of a bill prohibiting those under 14 from obtaining a small-engine motorcycle license.

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