Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester today released the following statement concerning reports that out-of-state groups are attempting to recruit a primary challenger for Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper:
“Congressman Jim Cooper is one of the most studious and deliberative members of Congress we have in Tennessee – on either side of the aisle. It is illogical for someone or some organization to try and remove a statesman like Congressman Cooper. Democrats need to focus their attention, energy and resources on helping retake the state legislature because Republicans intend to redraw legislative districts after the 2010 Census.
“Efforts to primary Congressman Cooper are misplaced. The debate over health-care reform has stirred strong emotions. It’s important we get this legislation right, and Congressman Cooper gets that. If we don’t keep our eyes on the ball, we’ll wind up with more people like Marsha Blackburn representing Tennessee in Congress. All Democrats, I hope, understand that nightmare scenario.”
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09/28/2009 at 5:10 pm
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[...] and blogger Mark Brown has posted a statement from state Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester rallying to the defense of U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper: “Congressman Jim Cooper is one of the most studious and deliberative [...]