Why would this politico from Roane county want to talk to a bunch of conservative / libertarian minded bloggers from the Middle Tennessee area?

A question that he addressed and I asked Ken before the meeting?

Was he looking to run for a larger audience? A question he emphatically answered with a NO, saying this was the highest office he desired OR his wife would allow.

As it turned out, the answer was much more simple. During this newbies past successful run for office in 2006, he was evidently excoriated by the left side of the blogsphere. Hoping to introduce himself to the right (aka correct side) (-:, he hopes to develop a little friendly defensive / offensive artillery in the blogsphere for his side.

A question he answered thus and Ken confirmed.

An answer that makes sense and satisfies the naturally cynical mind of a father of two teenagers and observing politicians over several decades.

I also asked about the current Judiciary Selection legislation before the senate, seeing if he would be critical of Lt. Governor Ramsey’s dodge and dance around our Unconstitutional selection process with his current proposal.

He, as one would expect, wouldn’t cross swords with the L.G., but seem to be more intuitively sympathetic to those wanting the process to abide by our foundational documents or amended to comply.

An enjoyable and productive way to spend a Thursday evening with like minded friends (new and old) and the bonus of getting to know another conservative senator on Tennessee’s Capital Hill.

Nice job Ken!