Making a difference is hard work-an uphill climb, and at first glance, often a lost cause. Such is the case with the congressional race in my district – Tennessee’s 7th. Much attention will be given to Tennessee’s 8th district with the retirement of popular incumbent Dem John Tanner. Or Tennessee’s 9th district where the megalomaniacal former Memphis mayor will try for a primary upset against uber-Dem Steve Cohen. In the face of these compelling races, TN-7 isn’t even a blip on the radar.
And why would it be? In 2008 the incumbent Republican defeated her Democratic opponent 68-31. That’s 3 points better than John McCain did in the same district. So why do I bother even writing about the race? Two reasons – 1) I live in this district, and 2) I am currently represented by one of the worst politicians in the country – Marsha Blackburn.
