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 Gov. Phil Bredesen and Democratic 62nd District state representative candidate Ty Cobb served attendees at a fish fry Saturday night in Cobb's honor. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney) [Click to enlarge] [Order this photo] |
The apron-clad governor personally served fish to many of those in line, stepping away for a while in order to participate in public remarks.
Cobb, Republican nominee Pat Marsh and Chris Brown, endorsed by the Constitution Party but listed on the ballot as an independent, are seeking the seat, which was made vacant when Ty Cobb's brother, Curt Cobb, resigned in late June. Early voting continues through Thursday, and the election will be Oct. 13.
The Webb School has scheduled a candidate forum tonight in Bell Buckle; Marsh has agreed to participate but Cobb has declined, citing a schedule conflict. Keith Talley of Tennessee Democratic Party said that Cobb is scheduled to be recognized by Tennessee Right to Life at that time. Tennessee Right to Life has already endorsed Cobb in the race.
Brown had not responded to Webb School's invitation by the noon Monday deadline, according to a Webb School press release.
The forum will take place at 6:30 in the school's administration building.
Bredesen called Cobb "the right kind of person to send down to those jobs in Nashville," and said that a special election, alone on the ballot, requires a concerted effort from the party faithful.
"It's all about getting out the vote," said Bredesen.
Bredesen said that he has gotten to know Cobb during the election process and that he and Cobb share a love of the outdoors.
"I think we would make a great team for this area up in Nashville," said Bredesen. "He's a conservative Democrat, like I consider myself."
Cobb stressed jobs, small business and education in his remarks but also said that Democrats should be concerned with which party is in power during the redistricting process which will follow the 2010 Census.
"That's a very important issue in this race," said Cobb.
Currently, Republicans hold a razor-thin 50-49 majority in the state House. The Speaker of the House, Kent Williams, was elected with Democratic support over the Republican caucus' chosen candidate. Williams still identifies himself as a "Carter County Republican" but has been rejected by his party's leadership for siding with the Democrats.
The balance of power in the House, and the fact that the special election is being held at a time when no other races are underway, has resulted in the race receiving attention it might not have otherwise gotten.
The 62nd District includes all of Bedford, parts of Lincoln and Rutherford counties.
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Wow . . . why does Cobb continue to decline public debates and candidate forums? I mean if Pat Marsh can show up then why cant he? I mean aren't the voters here in this district more important than some organization recognition party in Nashville? It seems he can show up for that and a fish fry but doesn't have time for a debate . . . I guess I don't have time to vote for him either.
Why do Democrats keep disappointing me in the past year or two . . .
Its good that Ty recognizes that the rights of the unborn are more important than talking to a bunch of richy rich brats at Webb. Good for Ty that he chose to receive his award from Right to Life instead. Marsh should be ashamed for not wanting the Right To Life endorsement.
I think it speaks volumes that the only time you see Ty in public is when Gov. Phil is at his side. I wonder who would be making the decisions for OUR district if Ty can't even campaign on his own. If you look real closely, I bet you can't see Phil's right hand while Ty is moving his mouth. Regardless of whether I vote for Pat or Chris, it's obvious that Ty isn't interested in getting people to vote for him.
Seems he's sort of like that salesman that is no good at selling so he relies on family and friends to make a living.
badbusiness75 . . . Ty has already been endorsed by the Right to Life organization so why does he need to attend a dinner that will probably include a bunch of rich donors. The candidate forum at Webb (which is sponsored by The Webb School Teenage Democrats and Teenage Republicans) is open to all and I figure it would be best to debate and discuss the issues in front of your local constituents than visiting some fancy dinner with a bunch of rich donors(most more and likely being Republicans).
Jax,
do you honestly believe that the Right To Life organization is filld with a bunch of rich people? Give me a break. They're just honest, hard-working people like Ty who care about the rights of the unborn. Unlike Marsh, who would rather hobnob with rich Webb School parents and their bratty kids.
That's genius. I thought the point was to get out the vote? It seems to me that he already has the vote of the Right to Lifers. Does he think that it is a waste of time to actually make his positions known? Is he convinced that 100% of Webb parents and their children are hard line Republicans?
I mean, after all, who needs to debate? His last name is Cobb. What other experience does he need?
"rich Webb School parents and their bratty kids."
-- Posted by badbusiness75 on Tue, Oct 6, 2009, at 11:16 AM
I guess Ty Cobb doesn't want to "hobnob" with "honest, hard-working people" working an extra job to put their children through Webb.
Thanks for letting me know!
I Chris Brown told the lady on the phone I would be there when she called.This email was sent out by Jenny Hunt to about 45 people .
The Webb School is hosting a Town Hall Meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 (next Tuesday) in The Webb School chapel (second floor of the main administration building) located at 319 Webb Road East, Bell Buckle.Representatives for The Webb School Teenage Democrats and The Webb School Teenage Republicans have invited the three candidates for the 62nd House District Seat to this event. They are to confirm with us by 12 p.m. Noon on Monday, Oct. 5; however, we have already received verbal affirmation from at least one candidate indicating his intent to attend.This will be a wonderful opportunity for the residents of Bell Buckle, Shelbyville and surrounding areas to participate in an audience-driven (non-scripted) question and answer session. As you well know, this race is key to both Democrats and Republicans, with regard to control of the House. The Town Hall meeting will not only provide voters an opportunity to hear directly from their candidates, it will also offer our students a first-hand look at the campaign process and democracy in action.Please contact Loree Hall, Webb Events Coordinator (931-389-5723; lhall@webbschool.com), with any questions you may have. Attached are copies of the letters delivered to the candidates for your reference.Thanks! Loree F. HallDirector of EventsThe Webb SchoolP.O. Box 488Bell Buckle, TN 37020(931) 389-5723 www.thewebbschool.com
oh arnt you slick, I dought anyone at webb is hurt'n for money. Thats what you get at rich private schools, little breeding grounds for Republicans. I'm so sick of everyone going after Ty for not debating. Maybe he's not good at debating and figures he can win by just being a good Democrate. He will still be a good rep. even if he can't debate. GO TY!!!
Um, it's a public forum at Webb and everyone is invited . . . which part of that do you not understand? It is not just for Webb students and their parents who are probably mixed equally between Democrats and Republicans also.
This is the second forum Cobb has declined and the first one was at the Ag Center which is definitely not some upscale event.
There is no need to call the kids at Webb "richy rich brats" This is about a debate & election.
Brown had not responded to Webb School's invitation by the noon Monday deadline, according to a Webb School press release.
See how John an the school turn things around. If I were Mr. Brown, I'd tell them the ag center was open to them why didn't they come there.
Now it looks like this race is closer then we think.NO show (TY) office called Mr. Brown ,at about 9.27 +- this morning to have a deal at the (crook house) courthouse on Sat. with (TY) should Mr. Brown ,go to it or not.
If Phil Bredesen is for Cobb then I want vote for him. Bredesen and his little army of yes men and women.
ChangeHasCome21Girl,
I "doubt" if Webb school is a breeding ground for rich little Republicans.
From your statement I can assume that you are a product of the local public school system and I "doubt" you would understand the difference.
Can you define "good Democrat" for me? Is that someone who can't speak for himself or can only recite what was written for him and is displayed on a teleprompter?
Tele-prompt-er: a device for displaying prepared text to a speaker or performer.
It is a shame to even think that someone could win this election simply because they are a democrat and the only people they have to satisfy are people just like you.
You know, I really doubt Ty would be open to debate anyone even if it was held at the old Thomas school. The problem is not the location, it is the policies he would have to support as what you call a "good Democrat".
If Ty has a mind of own he would make an effort to explain his position when asked some tough questions. If he would do that I would very strongly consider voting for him. But if he won't talk to me how can he represent me? He can't......
Right to life is behind the wrong person .Ask MR. Brown what he thinks . He has helped fight for dads rights for years.
I also thing it stinks when the A L lets its place be used for non vets.
backat ya,
Tennesee Right to Life has nothing to do with parental rights.
http://www.tennesseerighttolife.org/
Takes a big man to attack a bunch of kids, I guess, especially those teens who are trying to be active on politics and their community.
I see the Webb kids a lot, and they're great kids. I also see them, at least twice a year as volunteers, spending days cleaning up roadside trash, repairing playgrounds and parks, and planting flowers, not just in Bell Buckle, but around the county.The only time I see kids at my son's high school doing that, it's because they got in trouble and are being punished.
If you have a problem with the candidates, fine, but bashing kids because they were lucky enough to be born to well-off families? That's as prejudiced as bashing them because they were born with a certain skin color or religious background. reverse snobbery is just as bad as snobbery.
The Webb debate was scheduled AFTER Cobb had already told Right to Life he would be there,Marshes group new this and then and only then did they have this planned. I bet you dont see Marsh feeding people fish the only place you see him eat is Riverbend Country Club. People need to look at the whole picture,the Rep party got caught when they said Mr Brown didnt respond to the invitation, NOW we know the whole story.Oh some of the big money people that are backing Marsh have kids that attend Webb school,check it out for yourself.
"the only place you see him eat is Riverbend Country Club. "
Posted by tinytoes on Tue, Oct 6, 2009, at 4:36 PM
So people who eat there evil? Or do you just mean the Republicans who eat there? We all know Curt or Ty haven't been within "spit'n" distant of the Country Club.
Me myself, see a lot going on. Like the debate that Ty's bunch has scheduled for Sat. knowing that the event Strolling Jim Trail Ride is going on and that usually the politicians in the area go to that. If I wasn't voting for my friend Chris, I wouldn't be voting for Ty either. Everyone knew about the Strolling Jim Trail Ride event before anyone heard about either of the debates.
FYI, Ty Cobb is already finished with his Right To Life thing and could be there if he wanted to be.
ChangeHasCome21Girl,
How is anyone supposed to know if he is a good Democrat or a bad one? Has he ever run for office before this? Has he ever served in office? Tell me exactly how you know that he is such a good "Democrate". Is it because he was raised in the Cobb house, and that is a breeding ground for little Democrats?
As a matter of fact, what is a good Democrat? We should vote for him just because of his party affiliation and not because of his stance on issues?
Please, enlighten us.
Did any of you on here blogging go to the Q & A forum tonight at Webb where you could ask questions of the 2 candidates that showed up? If not, you missed a good show. Brown walked out because they had not said the Pledge or prayed before the forum. He went back in when they said the pledge, gut he still wasn't happy that they hadn't prayed. He feels that those two things are what this country was based on and what he served in the military for. It was great!!! I wish everyone could have seen it!!!
I once had every intention on voting for Ty, until I seen who his buddy is.And who paid for his fish fry.( The Gov.)
I guess everyone has forgotten what the Gov did to the people of Tennessee. And even with him taking away the health care for us.Those of you re elected the Gov back into office. I want no part of putting another Yes Sir person in office.And to be a buddy of the Gov.
To those of you who vote for Ty to be in the Brenesen circle.I bet all of you get invited into the new 18 million dollar under ground party room to celebrate Ty's victory.As for me I will vote for anybody who is running against Ty.
Everyone needs to remind themselfs, just what the Gov. has done for you.....
Yes, I did walk out, because I served for my country and feel my country is being ignored by the Republicans and Democrats. In two of the forums that I have went to, that have put on by the other parties, they had not said a prayer and not said the Pledge of Allegiance. The people want to know what is wrong with this country, well, that proves it's the government of these two parties. After I walked out, then they decided to say the Pledge of Allegiance, after I said I could have no part of it, if it wasn't said. The Webb school does have prayer and the Pledge at their assemblies at their school. I know it wasn't because of them. The house was packed mainly by Republicans, but yet none had planned to say either. I love my Country and served for my Country and expect it to be Honored. Now some of the kids asked about what the flag meant to me and why I felt so strong about God. I told them that there were 13 stars and 13 stripes on one of our first flags and that there were 12 disciples and Jesus , which equaled 13 and that I felt 13 was a lucky number where others thought it was unlucky. I feel like we have gotten away from our families being responsible for their children and Yes, I probably said some harsh things. We have to quit sugar coating stuff. It's time to move ahead and yes, it was a nice question and answer forum and I want to thank the youth and faculty of Webb school for having this forum and inviting me to attend.
Thank you,
Chris T. Brown
I've got an idea! Instead of wasting your time with an irrelevant blog about the virtues of Webb students (though I'm sure there are many), do something worthwhile. Pick up the phone and give Ty a call. Take 10 minutes of your time to find out who he really is. You will have the pleasure of getting to know a good and honest man with conservative social values. I made that small effort I'm asking you guys to do, and I was encouraged to find there are still men like him willing to represent us in Nashville. I have never voted for a Democrat before in my life, but I'm voting for Ty Cobb.
lifer
(TY) no show cobb ,cant return a call .I went to his office aks Mrs.COBB bless her hart,to have (TY)noshow cobb to call me .His house man called me back,bless his hart,said that cobb no show (TY) was TO TO bizzzzzy to call.TOLD him I would call after the 13 ...But Isaw with my only eye that NO SHOW (TY) can use the phone and walk at the same time.http://www.examiner.com/x-20988-Tennesse...NOW is this (TY) or daffy duck .
1 or 2 things (TY) is alier or the dem party is a lier .He is a NO SHOW. SO WILL HE BE A NO SHOW IN NASHVILLE..YOU NEED TO VOTE BROWN HE AT LEAST HAS A PAIR .
http://www.examiner.com/x-20988-Tennesse
My, aren't YOU nice. I bet there's not many people who do call you back.
Well, I know that he hasn't returned two other people I knows calls either. I guess you have to have a name that he knows. I do know that his thing with the Right for Life was over before the forum at Webb. If he can't debate, that is no problem. The thing last night was a Q & A forum and so was the thing at the AG center. If he can't answer questions like the others, then how is he going to stand up in front of his peers in the House and speak? How is he going to stand up for our rights if he can't even stand up in front of us? Also, why did they chose to try and have a debate on the day of the Strolling Jim Trail Ride? This is a thing that he should be going to, to meet the people that will be there. It's a yearly deal. His people knew that it was going on this weekend. Also, the Josten's Fair thing is this weekend and it has been advertised for weeks too. I'm not understanding why this was planned like it was. Something is up with that. Why wait till the last minute and want to debate? Especially on a day that he knows a lot is going on and that all the local politicians go to these events? He should be out with the people at these events too. letting them know who he is and where he stands. Curt was always out with the people, meeting the people. He always shook my hand and asked me how I was doing, but you can't find Ty. I'm sorry, but if you want my vote, you need to make me feel like you care about me and my town. I don't vote on names or Parties. I vote on the person, and I don't know Ty. He won't make himself available for me to get to know him, so no, he won't get my vote.
Good points sawyers69 . . . I know we are having a huge fall festival at Jostens this weekend which the proceeds will benefit United Way and it would be nice if one or all of the candidates would show up to meet potential voters and help support a great cause. Of course there is also the Strolling Jim event so it baffles me also that Cobb would schedule a debate this Saturday and especially so late in the game.
But really, I am just about fed up with all of this and just might vote for Brown just to make a statement.
How do you know so much, sawyers69? Ty busted his behind at work yesterday to get off in time to make the last 20 minutes of the Right to Life event last night, which was over at 7:45.
Ty attended the event to thank Right to Life for their support. It was a training, by the way, on how to articulate the pro-life position... a presentation Mr. Marsh shouldn't have missed.
ty is a no show get over it
I don't understand what you people want from Ty. It's dang him he does, dang if he don't. People have moaned & groaned about him not doing a debate. And have said that he needs to skip a chili supper or horse show to do a debate. OK so now he plans to do a debate this Saturday Night & people are still complaining.
well for me and my house there will no voting for Ty. chris brown is looking better and better everyday. someone that stands up for God and his country has the upper hand in my book any day. good job chris for standing up and walking out. this country has gone to hell in a hand bag and we need more people, everyday people like chris to run and take back this country. but we all know if you have money you have power and influence. i wish chris well in this race, hope you win..
The crap that the party is using against Pat Marsh will bury Ty......
You know, I just have a problem with Chris walking out. I understand the statement he was trying to make but I have to disagree with the way he made it.
I served in the military and so did two of my sons. I agree that the core Christian principles this country was founded on and what makes it great are being eroded by the progressive, spineless, self involved hypocrites we have in Washington.
When I elect someone to speak for me I do not want them to get mad and leave when something happens they disagree with. I want them to stay, smile, and fight for how he feels, which as my representative should be close to how I feel.
Chris and his loyal supporters may feel this was a great moment but to me it was just a tantrum, no different than saying "If I can't have it my way I won't play". My response to that has always been "fine, I'll find someone that will".
I have not decided who I will vote for yet but for me this was not a good move by Chris.
oh my . . . Ty Cobb finally deciding to do a debate this Saturday does me nor any of the early voters any good when early voting ends tomorrow. I was leaning towards Ty at the beginning but have now decided on another candidate since Ty Cobb seems more interested in hanging with big wigs like Governor Phil Bredesen instead of answering questions from voters like me.
Okay, I understand what you are saying, but he made a point that our country needs to be Honored for which it stands. It was not a tantrum, it was to show that you stand up for something and are dedicated to that belief. Do you want someone to represent you in Nashville that is going to back down and sit and smile and all? We need someone who is going to fight for our rights and to me that was a fight for our right to honor our country. To me it proves that the two party system apparently doesn't care for the country, but for the popularity, by not planning to have the pledge or prayer. Use to, everything you attended you had prayer and the pledge, especially when it was in a school. Remember when we were young, you had a time for prayer or meditation and the pledge? If you would like to see a clip of the forum last night of this happening, then go to Brown's website: www.votechrisbrown.info
jaxspike
What are the times for the festival at Josten's? Chris Brown is a good friend of mine and I will let him know. He may already know since his sister works there, I'm not sure. I'm not sure what time the debate is suppose to be. Thanks.
I agree with PoorMe. I served my country and believe in the values that it is built upon. However, there were better ways that it could have been handled. He should have made his point verbally, refused to answer any questions until those in the forum had the opportunity to recite the pledge. Everything does not have to be a protest. A well timed and diplomatic approach would have spoken volumes.
We are voting for Pat Marsh. Seems to be the only candidate who would answer any questions about education and about homeschooling.
For those who are wanting to vote for Cobb, why vote for someone who doesn't care about showing up to meet/greet those who will be voting??? Why snub everyone????
Webb School, packed by Republicans, there's a news flash for you. Webb is a good school, as an extra bonus the children are bred to become good little Republicans. I cannot for the life of me understand the Republican Party turning over their leadership and fundraising to the likes of Glenn Beck, Shaun Hannady and Representative Jim Wilson, the guy who called our President a liar during a Presidential address to Congress. Now Wilson is touring the country along with Beck and Hannady as Republican heros, raising money for the Republican party. That's sad if that is the best they can offer. True, Wilson called the President in a hurry and apologized. I now have a word to describe Wilson....liar!
chs61 . . . you definitely know how to make a lot of assumptions and to basically make yourself sound stupid as usual. I seriously doubt they breed "Republicans" at Webb . . . they probably teach children to be more free thinkers than the public schools around here.
It is true that Beck and Wilson garner more attention than they actually deserve but so do Pelosi and Reid. And just because they are all idiots doesn't mean every person within their respective party is. Maybe you will get a clue and see beyond political rhetoric and propaganda and see the real issue but then you seemed too mentally challenged for that.
sawyers69 . . . here is the information you requested.
Jostens United Way 1st Annual Fall Festival
Events:
Talent show
Pet costume contest
Craft fair
Flea market booths
Face painting
Karaoke
Carnival games
Inflatable attractions
Dunking booth
Jail lock up
Food Concessions
Musical entertainment:
DJ Johnny Davis
Proceeds go to United Way which supports many programs and agencies in Bedford County like the Child Development Center, Haven of Hope, Senior Citizens Center, Habitat for Humanity and many others.
They will also be raffling off a pink guitar that is autographed by Taylor Swift.
chs61,
I do not agree with Jim Wilson interrupting the President, but it seems that he was on point in calling him a liar. News in the last few weeks shows Democrats pushing coverage for illegals. Here are some sites from a simple search on your Google box.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/...
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/27/h...
And I suppose that you know from experience that Webb is a breeding ground for Republicans? If not, then I suppose you can cite solid evidence that it is such?
By the way, it's Hannity. Just sayin.
sawyers69 . . . I didnt answer your question. LOL!
It is this Saturday from 10AM-3PM unless it rains then it will be Sunday from 1PM--5PM.
"Webb is a good school, as an extra bonus the children are bred to become good little Republicans."
-- Posted by chs61 on Wed, Oct 7, 2009.
If that statement is the case, don't worry, they are still outnumbered by the liberals being cranked out of public schools and university.
Sawyers69,
Wouldn't his point have been better made by voicing his dissatisfaction and beliefs? He was lucky they appeased him or his opinion and the opportunity would have been lost forever.
How is he going to fight for our rights if he just leaves in protest? That just leaves the other side there to debate each other and to make decisions in his absence.
Sorry, no matter how you spin it he can't represent me if he is not willing to participate in a forum where he can't have his way.
As far as the two party system I wish there was a valid alternative, but until you have a serious, viable candidate it just ain't going to happen.
PoorMe
I'm sorry you feel that way, but I know Chris Brown personally and have for around 17 yrs. when my family and I met him. He's been a good buddy and I know without a doubt that he would stand up and fight. He served in Desert Shield/ Desert Storm and he served a lot longer than I've seen alot of men serve these days. He can survive in the worst of conditions. Veterans deserve our support, especially when they VOLUNTEERED to do what they've done. Would you have even spoke up about this if it was you? Or would you have kept quite and let them go on and keep your beliefs to yourself? He stood up for his beliefs and He honored his country and God, by choosing not to participate if they were going against his beliefs. "before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!" No, Chris Brown will NOT deny his belief in God or his country. He's fought for the rights of us by enlisting in 76 and will continue to fight if he sees fit. Could he have handled it differently, maybe, but when something just hits you the wrong way, do you always stop to think about it before you do anything? We usually react with the first thing that we see fit at the time. I'm sorry, I feel he made a stand, right or wrong, and did what he felt God would want him to do and it was a short time to make a quick decision. This was not a fight, this was a question and answer forum and he removed himself from an uncomfortable situation. Now, there will be a debate at the courthouse at 3:00PM on Saturday, if you want to know more about the three candidates you need to be there.
Dear ,poo me. PUT up or shutty up .LEAD ME FOLLOW ME OR GET THE HECK OUT OF THE WAY ..UNLESS YOU WERE THERE .
you and the rest of the cry babbes of Bedford Co. have a last chance to have your lazy rear ends to be at the court house sat 1500 .that is if you can walk from the parking lot to the court house doors .oh i for got you cant get off your lazy rear ends to do anything but nag nag nag i will be there picking on the ones running .its my right to pick on them .this time we can ask corn cobb something.Brown/Marsh might not be the OBOMA gifted speakers.But they will try to tell you something ,and NO not ONE of the have done this befor