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Out Through the In Door

By Jackson Baker | 11/05/2009 - 04:00 am

Shelby County Republicans consider ditching their countywide partisan primary.

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No Ordinary Joe!: Ford Elected Interim County Mayor as Votes Change Sides

By Jackson Baker | 11/17/2009 - 11:07 pm

Last week's interminable marathon becomes this week's quick decision; Brooks' vote is key.

Ping-Pong Diplomacy Comes to the City Council!

By Jackson Baker | 11/16/2009 - 12:06 pm

On eve of council reorganization, Strickland and Collins come to the table to settle things.

Gubernatorial Straw Votes Greeted Skeptically

By Jackson Baker | 11/16/2009 - 12:56 am

One at Knoxville, one at Kingsport draw raised eyebrows.

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Spurns Democratic opponent Pakis-Gillon and what he calls “League of Liberal Women Voters”

Former mayor alleges that Justice Department investigation came after announcement of congressional race, not the other way around. (What? You think we're kidding?)

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Will challenge heavily favored Republican Kelsey in special election for state Senate District 31....

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