News Articles

Ward Cammack Backs Kimmy Mac

StacyN — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:31:37 -0500

By: Chas Sisk
Published on March 9, 2010

Ward Cammack, whose bid for governor washed out last year, now says he’s endorsing former House Majority Leader Kim McMillan’s gubernatorial bid. The endorsement comes with a campaign job for Cammack — policy adviser on environmental issues.

Cammack endorsed state Sen. Jim Kyle last month, but he too dropped out of the race. McMillan and Mike McWherter, a Jackson beer distributor and the son of former governor Ned Ray McWherter, are the only two remaining Democratic candidates.

The complete presser is after the jump:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Ward Cammack endorses Gubernatorial Candidate Kim McMillan

Clarksville, Tennessee March 9, 2010 – Ward Cammack announced today that he is endorsing Kim McMillan in her campaign for Governor of Tennessee.

Cammack, a former candidate for governor, discontinued his campaign in December 2009. “Because of my time on the campaign trail, I know that Kim grasps the connection between jobs and sustainability and that we cannot afford to waste time. Kim is clearly determined to lead Tennessee into the Green Economy, and that is why I am endorsing her candidacy and making an immediate contribution,” Cammack said.

Cammack will act as an environmental policy advisor to the McMillan campaign. McMillan has a proven record on environmental issues and has received accolades on her legislative record from the Tennessee Conservation Voters organization. “A sustainable environmental and energy strategy will position our state to take advantage of the growing green economy and create the jobs of the future,” said McMillan.

“I am honored to have Ward’s advice and support,” McMillan said. “He is a successful business man and has great knowledge and passion for a green economy in Tennessee. I look forward to engaging Ward in discussions about how we can create more green jobs, focus on conservation and position Tennessee as a leader in sustainable practices.”

With only two Democrats left in the primary race, this endorsement among others signals the continuing momentum of the McMillan campaign for Governor.

Ward Cammack Endorses Kim McMillan for Governor

StacyN — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:05:33 -0500

Ward Cammack announced today that he is endorsing Kim McMillan in her campaign for Governor of Tennessee.

Cammack, a former candidate for governor, discontinued his campaign in December 2009. “Because of my time on the campaign trail, I know that Kim grasps the connection between jobs and sustainability and that we cannot afford to waste time. Kim is clearly determined to lead Tennessee into the Green Economy, and that is why I am endorsing her candidacy and making an immediate contribution,” Cammack said.

Cammack will act as an environmental policy advisor to the McMillan campaign. McMillan has a proven record on environmental issues and has received accolades on her legislative record from the Tennessee Conservation Voters organization. “A sustainable environmental and energy strategy will position our state to take advantage of the growing green economy and create the jobs of the future,” said McMillan.

“I am honored to have Ward’s advice and support,” McMillan said. “He is a successful business man and has great knowledge and passion for a green economy in Tennessee. I look forward to engaging Ward in discussions about how we can create more green jobs, focus on conservation and position Tennessee as a leader in sustainable practices.”

With only two Democrats left in the primary race, this endorsement among others signals the continuing momentum of the McMillan campaign for Governor.

Hickman County Democratic Party Event

StacyN — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:45:40 -0500

March to Victory Warm Up to 2010 Fundraiser!
Hickman County Democratic Party Event!
You are invited to Meet, Greet and Speak to the People about the 2010 Campaign!
Type: Soup & Chili Supper
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm (Speakers begin at 6:45pm)
Location: East Hickman Community Center, Lyles, TN (Just off Hwy. 100)

Hooligans Brunch

StacyN — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:38:27 -0500

Kim will be attending the Hooligans Annual event. The event will take place at AL Menah Shrine Temple at 1354 Brick Church Pike in Nashville.

Warren County Democratic Rally

StacyN — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:35:59 -0500

Kim will be attending and giving brief remarks at the Warren County Democratic Rally on Friday. The event takes place at Bobby Ray Memorial Elem., 504 N. Chancery street, McMinnville, TN 37110.

Coffee in Sweetwater (Monroe County)

StacyN — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:31:07 -0500

Kim will be meeting with community members in Sweetwater on Tuesday at Heuer Insurance, 112 W. North Street, Sweetwater, TN

Kim McMillan in Knoxville

StacyN — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:30:10 -0500

Kim McMillan, Democratic candidate for Governor of Tennessee, was in Knoxville on Friday night at the Knox County Democratic Party Headquarters along with Chip Forrestor, head of the Tennessee Democratic Party. They were both given a warm greeting by the gathering of Knoxville Democrats. Kim gave a strong speech supporting economic and educational growth in Tennessee. When an enthusiastic supporter pointed out that she was also a woman, Kim eagerly answered her by stating that she wanted people not to vote for her only because she was a woman but because she was the candidate with the best ideas and experience who also happened to be a woman, the only woman in the gubernatorial contest.

Saturday, Kim will deliever the keynote address at the monthly meeting of the Boyd Cloud Democratic Club. All Democrats are invited to attend. If you missed Kim on Friday, please join us:

Boyd Cloud Democratic Club
Kim McMillan - Keynote
Saturday Morning, March 6, 2010
8:00am
Shoney's on Western Avenue
4410 Western Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921

Gubernatorial Candidate Kim McMillan in Roane County

StacyN — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:33:08 -0500

Submitted by WhitesCreek on March 5, 2010 - 8:54pm.

We had a great time talking with Kim McMillan today. If qualifications won political races this one would be over and Tennessee would historically have it's first Woman as Governor. McMillan has more credentials for Governor than all the other candidates in both parties combined as several Roane Countians found out today.

McMillan hopes to succeed Phil Bredesen as Governor of Tennessee and already has an impressive record of achievement behind her. McMillan was the first woman elected House Majority Leader in the history of Tennessee when Bredesen asked her to move up and serve in his cabinet during his first term. Roane Countians got to see first hand why Bredesen asked her to serve at the higher level as she visited Rockwood, Kingston and other communities in Roane County today.

The Children's Advocacy Days Gubernatorial Forum

StacyN — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:42:53 -0500

Candidates to lead Tennessee will share their plans to care for its future – its children – Wednesday, March 10, in a forum at Children’s Advocacy Days.

The Children’s Advocacy forum is part of a two-day event focusing attention on issues affecting children and providing citizens information for policy advocacy for children. Sponsored by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth and its regional councils, the free event will be at War Memorial Auditorium March 9-10.

Nashville journalism legend and founder of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University John Seigenthaler will moderate the 10 a.m. forum Wednesday.

Shelby County District Attorney General Bill Gibbons, Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, former state House Democratic Leader Kim McMillan, Jackson businessman Mike McWherter, Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey and Congressman Zach Wamp have confirmed participation in the forum.

News Channel 5, the Nashville CBS affiliate will broadcast the forum at times to be announced prior to the election and make it available to other CBS affiliates across the state.

The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth is an independent agency created by the Tennessee General Assembly. Its primary mission is to advocate for improvements in the quality of life for Tennessee children and families. For more information contact TCCY at (615) 741-2633 or visit the agency website at www.tn.gov/tccy/cad.shtm.

Online registration (at http://cad2010.eventbrite.com/) ends midnight tonight (Thursday). Onsite registration begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Additional information on the event is available at www.tn.gov/tccy/cad-ag.pdf.

Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Housing

StacyN — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:38:50 -0500

The Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Housing is being held March 23 from 3 – 5 pm at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites hotel in Franklin.

Maximum attendance is limited to 225 people and RSVP is required, therefore anyone interested in attending needs to reserve a seat at psmith@thda.org soon.

The TN Gubernatorial Candidates Forum is sponsored by Tennessee Association of Realtors, Tennessee Mortgage Bankers Association, Home Builders of Tennessee and the Statewide Affordable Housing Coalition.

Six of the major candidates for Tennessee Governor have been invited to this housing forum. The TN Governor candidates attending are Lt. Gov Ron Ramsey, Congressman Zach Wamp, Mr Mike WcWherter, District Attorney Bill Gibbons, Mrs. Kim McMillan and Mr. Bill Haslam.

There are currently thirteen total confirmed candidates for Tennessee Governor and they include:

Republican Party
Bill Gibbons – Shelby County District Attorney
Zach Wamp – U.S. Representative 3rd District
Bill Haslam – Mayor of Knoxville
Ron Ramsey – Lieutenant Governor
Joe Kirkpatrick – Businessman

Democratic Party
Kim McMillan – former TN State House Majority Leader & former Senior Advisor to Gov. Phil Bredesen
Mike McWherter – Son of Gov. Ned McWherter, businessman & former Attorney

Independents
Bayron Binkley – Broker
James Reesor – Tennessee author
Samuel David Duck – Christian & Constitutional Federalist
Carl Whitaker – Native American Indian Movement Chief
Brandon Dodds – Optometrist

Location:

Cool Springs Embassy Suites
820 Crescent Centre Drive
Franklin, TN 37067