Governor Lee’s voucher push faces backlash as dark money floods in and committee assignments become leverage. Critics question if this serves Tennesseans or special interests controlling the agenda.
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FOLLOW THE MONEY: Marsha Blackburn’s $4.54 Million Federal War Chest and the 2026 Governor’s Race
Blackburn’s federal PACs spent $6.1M in 2025 on her TN governor team while her Senate account holds $4.54M from 96% out-of-state donors. TN “bans” transfers but lets PACs flood state races. Legal. Rigged. 2026 is already bought.
Vacating the Casada–Cothren Convictions: What Does Trump’s Extraordinary Move Signal for Tennessee Politics?
Federal prosecutors now seek to erase the Casada–Cothren convictions entirely, even as Tennessee regulators revive a dormant PAC case. With vacatur underway and new state-level pressure rising, the battle over political lawfare in Tennessee is far from over.message to Tennessee’s GOP establishment.
I Hate Giving These Losers Attention — But The Stench Of Their Sour Grapes Can’t Be Ignored
A smug “parody” tried to mock the RINO Removal Project kickoff—but 16K live viewers and 45K replays later, it’s clear who’s winning. The grassroots movement isn’t fringe—it’s the future. The establishment? Just fermenting sour grapes.