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Rewriting the Rules: How Tennessee Politicians Are Rigging the Process

Rewriting the Rules: How Tennessee Politicians Are Rigging the Process

Tennessee lawmakers killed a bill to close primaries and delayed another that would force state-run primaries, adding a severability clause amid legal concerns. Voters spoke loudly—legislators dodged. TruthWire follows the fight for party autonomy.

HB0855: Legislative Overreach and Constitutional Violation Tennessee Bill Conflicts With Two Landmark Supreme Court Rulings on Political Party Rights

HB0855: Legislative Overreach and Constitutional Violation Tennessee Bill Conflicts With Two Landmark Supreme Court Rulings on Political Party Rights

HB0855 would force Tennessee political parties to use primaries, stripping local control and violating Supreme Court precedents (Eu and Tashjian). Critics call it an unconstitutional power grab to override grassroots victories and suppress party autonomy.

SB799/HB855: New Bill Seen as Retaliation for Williamson County GOP Loss: Sore Losers, and Sour Grapes

SB799/HB855: New Bill Seen as Retaliation for Williamson County GOP Loss: Sore Losers, and Sour Grapes

Tennessee bill SB799/HB855 is seen as retaliation after grassroots conservatives won a local GOP convention. Critics say it’s a power grab by establishment politicians to change election rules after losing, limiting local party control.

HB 0886: Tennessee's Push to Close Primaries Facing Challenges From Within GOP

HB 0886: Tennessee's Push to Close Primaries Facing Challenges From Within GOP

HB 0886 would close Tennessee’s primaries by requiring party registration—a move with major grassroots support but Senate resistance. Backed by nearly 40 House cosponsors, it's now up to key Senators to decide if it becomes law.

In Her Own Words: Danielle Goodrich on Power, Truth & the Chair Race

In Her Own Words: Danielle Goodrich on Power, Truth & the Chair Race

Danielle Goodrich is a true grassroots leader—and now a target of establishment attacks. In this exclusive TruthWire interview, she responds to the smears and lays out her bold vision for uniting and growing the GOP from the ground up.

Legal Threat Follows Contentious WCRP Convention as Allegations of Election Misconduct Mount

Legal Threat Follows Contentious WCRP Convention as Allegations of Election Misconduct Mount

A defamation suit looms after a PAC misses a deadline to retract claims about Commissioner Richards. With no verified proof offered, the case may hinge more on politics than truth—raising questions about public trust ahead of 2026’s local races.

Federal Investigation Unveils Allegations Against Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton

Federal Investigation Unveils Allegations Against Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton

Federal disclosures reveal allegations of misconduct against TN House Speaker Cameron Sexton, including election fraud and cover-ups. Defense attorneys demand evidence, linking Sexton to a corruption probe. The case could shake Tennessee politics.