NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A newly-formed non-profit and Super PAC says it hopes to attract "commonsense" voters and candidates from the political middle, in a legislature it says is "dominated by the fringes."
The group "The Best of Tennessee" says it hopes to do that, among other things, through digital marketing campaigns to get voters in the middle out to the polls.
The group says it's not affiliated with any political party or ideology, and instead will support candidates who they say exhibit strong leadership and "act in the best interest of their community."
We asked Chloe Akers, one of the group's leaders: Isn't that what all representatives are supposed to do anyway? What does that phrase mean to you?
"Yes, of course all representatives are tasked with representing the interest of their community, but I think we can all agree that's not happening right now," she said. "Because sometimes the best interests of a community and the interests of a fringe of a party diverge."
As for which districts the Best of Tennessee group says is an example of that, the group says it needs to do more research first, hoping to identify districts to potentially influence after the elections this year.
Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
