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GoogleWalters and Marsh are among four candidates in the Aug. 27 Republican primary for the vacant house seat. Other GOP candidates are Joseph Byrd and Bobby Scott.
Walters, who by his own admission did not vote in any party primaries during that time, has said Marsh's votes in the Democratic primary call into question his credentials as a Republican.
Marsh originally responded that in many cases, Bedford County only has a Democratic primary for local offices, meaning that anyone who wants to have a say in those offices must vote in the Democratic primary. If there is no Republican primary, the winner of the Democratic primary must still run in the general election, either unopposed or against any independent candidates.
Walters, however, noted that in February 2008, the only two candidates on the Democratic primary were unopposed -- Highway Superintendent Stanley Smotherman and Assessor of Property Ronda Clanton. Even so, Marsh voted in the Democratic primary rather than the Republican primary, missing the chance to choose among Republican candidates for president.
"Personally," Marsh told the Times-Gazette, "honestly, I can't remember what I did in February 2008." He said he does remember speaking to another Republican about which of the Democratic presidential candidates John McCain would have the best chance of defeating.
The winner of the Republican primary for the 62nd District seat will move on to the Oct. 13 general election to face unopposed Democratic primary candidate Ty Cobb and independent Chris Brown, who says he is a member of the Constitution Party.
Early voting for the primaries continues through Saturday.
The seat was vacated by Ty Cobb's brother Curt Cobb, who resigned to accept a position in the Bedford County court system.
Correction
The Times-Gazette mis-reported Marsh's comments on federal stimulus money at a Tuesday night candidate forum. Although Marsh, like other candidates, was critical of the stimulus program, he said that if there were few conditions or restrictions placed on the use of the money, he would probably accept it.
The Times-Gazette apologizes for the error and is happy to set the record straight.
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Is Pat Marsh's voting record all Walters can talk about at least he voted. Walters needs to stick to issues and get off this subject.
Is Pat Marsh's voting record all Walters can talk about at least he voted. Walters needs to stick to issues and get off this subject.
If the media was truly non bias then we would know all the facts about the candidates pertaining to this race. Marsh's voting record was very pertinent to this race because it directly contradicts what he says he stands for. Our media, even local has bias. I will always tell you straight what's going on, if you like corruption and deceit then I'm sure your probably happy with our current administration. I'm running to bring honesty and integrity back to our political offices with average everyday common sense. Going to vote is the only thing we can do to change things for the better.
Mr. Walters, I'll quote you "Going to vote is the only thing we can do to change things for the better". That being said, Mr. Marsh was voting in local elections, for people that make and have made a difference in Bedford County. In local elections, sometimes that crosses party lines. If I'm a registered Republican, and every vote I cast goes straight down party lines, that in effect removes my voice completely. I still want to choose my candidate. I'm sure Pat Marsh felt the same way.
That being said, I enjoyed meeting you tuesday night and enjoyed what you had to say. You have better points to debate than this. Let this one go.
The elections I had pointed out were 4 recent primaries where there was no opposition to local offices, so he was voting for democratic presidential candidates who none of which are conservative. He claimed to be a conservative republican and I believe we the voters deserve to hear the truth about our candidates. There are much better things to talk about besides this and I have said much more about where I stand than the other candidates have. The status-quo must change for people running for office and I believe there are some candidates that want change for the better, myself included. I had a very pleasant young lady approach me Tuesday night and ask me about gay marriage and if I would help a gay couple that needed help with an issue. My answer to her is that we all live here in this district and I will represent all of us equally even though I stand against gay marriage it is my duty and honor to serve the citizens of Bedford, Rutherford, and Lincoln Counties. My point is I mean what I say and I don't skirt around any issues. If you ask me a question you will get a direct response even if it's not what your expecting. Honesty and integrity without being politically correct, the way things should be.
)Please allow mr.Walters to continue his "much about nothing" Voting for the best person to do a good job for the people is what really counts and Mr. Marsh has demonstrated his ability to run a successful business. He will do the same reresenting the good people of the 62nd district. WHAT HAS MR. WALTERS DONE???? HE NEEDS TO TELL US.
Being a good business man does not always dictate a good leader. Just because Mr. Marsh can run a sucessful company does not let me know his core values or beliefs. While knowing he voted for Either Hilary or Obama tells me far far more.
Mr. Marsh's voting record is very much the subject and is just as pertinent as any other in this campaign. The people we elect to represent us in the legislature need to be what they say they are in the campaign. Actions speak so much louder than words. Mr. Marsh's actions have spoken volumes to Conservatives in this voting district.
One thing is for sure, Ty Cobb is a Democrat, was a Democrat and will be a Democrat. If you are tired of lawyers and players pretending to be "a member of the family values fallen angels crowd" vote for Ty a tried and true working man, with unblimished family values and will represent every citizen in the district. Don't be side tracked by all the "who's more Republican" rucus.
I checked Pat Marsh's voting record in Bedford Co. as Walter Casey has much well publicized. That is true that he has voted 10 out of 12 Democrat. It is untrue what Pat Marsh said that there hasn't been a Republican candidate to vote for in Bedford Co. and that it's the reason he has voted Democrat. Now, it's mighty funny that there were 300+ Republicans that registered Republican to vote for Chris Brown for Bedford Co. Sheriff during a Republican primary. Sen. Jim Tracy, Barbara Blanton, Carl Bailey and a bunch of others at least registered to vote for Brown, but Pat Marsh didn't, he voted Democrat.
Enough about all that. If you are sick and tired of Republicans and Democrats fighting over stupid stuff, here is something to think about and consider. This is the first time your vote would really count in the state of TN. The House is 50/50. If we vote to put in an Independent Constitution Party the people of Bedford Co., Lincoln Co., and Rutherford could make a difference and history, because that candidate could be the deciding vote that could help prevent the two big parties from messing over the citizens of TN. That is something to think about for this upcoming election. We the people would have a say. Let's get this tea party going.