Thursday, November 16, 2006

Bob Tuke stepping down as TDP Chair

Sean Braisted has the story on Tuke's departure and an interesting possible replacement: Gray Sasser, son of former Senator Jim Sasser.

Hat tip to Kleinheider!

6 comments:

captainkona said...

That's a real bummer.

A legacy of fighting for the people of Tennessee is what Tuke will take with him.

I hope he runs for Senate one day.

Steve Steffens said...

I second that; I was very impressed with him, he's a tough, smart guy...

Brassmask said...

And so who votes on that?

How does that get done?

Bob Tuke seemed ok to me the couple of times I've seen him.

What's the lowdown on Gary Sasser and this other guy?

Anonymous said...

Brass

Anonymous said...

Brass,

The TNDP Executive Committee (which is comprised of members elected in each State Senate District) will choose the replacement. I'm not sure exactly when they meet next, but that is when the new leader will be elected. If you have feelings either way, I recommend you contact you Exec Committee representative (if you have one).

TNDP Executive Committee

Steve Steffens said...

Your reps would be David Upton and Hazel Longstreet, I believe....