While we hesitate to give Lou Ann Zelenik’s campaign anymore attention than it deserves, her comments on the “Murfreesboro mosque” can not be ignored. Regardless of your religious views, there is no way you can support Lou Ann’s position and call yourself an American. Conflating local members of a religious minority with some of the […]
Courage, not Fear
Congressional Candidate Ben Leming has something to say about the recent “Murfreesboro Mosque” controversy: “Once again, fear is our enemy, not law-abiding Americans who are exercising their Constitutional right to worship freely from persecution. We must reject the loud and angry voices that manipulate and motivate people through fear. We are Americans, strong, brave, and […]
Brett Carter campaign kickoff
Brett Carter kicked-off his campaign for the 6th Congressional District to replace Bart Gordon last week on the square in Gallatin. Surrounded by friends, family, and supporters, Brett described his plans for economic recovery in the 6th District and his reasons for running. Brett told the crowd about his disappointment with the current bickering in Washington. “We need […]
Brett Carter profiled in Hendersonville Standard
The Hendersonville Standard has printed a profile of Brett Carter, the Gallatin native who has qualified to run for Bart Gordon’s seat. Here are some highlights, but you should click the link above to read the whole thing: ”To me, there still feels like there is a divide in our country between Democrat and Republican. […]
Democratic Candidates Bring the Best to 6th District Seat
A native of Gallatin (class of ’93), Army National Guard Capt. Brett Carter has joined Marine Capt. Ben Leming as a Democratic candidate for US Congress in the 6th District. Both men have served their country in Iraq and bring the strength of character to stand up for the people of Sumner County and all […]
Marine Capt. Ben Leming Candidacy Official
Marine Seeks Congressional Seat Murfreesboro Veteran Files As Democrat http://www.wsmv.com/news/22997222/detail.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Marine Capt. Ben Leming of Murfreesboro has filed a petition to run as a Democrat for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Bart Gordon.Adviser Jeff Clark told The Associated Press on Monday that Leming, 34, got permission from the secretary of […]