For many of the same reasons so eloquently noted by Jon Fleischman today in his commentary, I support Joel Anderson for State Senate. That should come as no surprise to anyone. Joel and I have been friends for many years.
Yet, I have many friends in politics that I would not necessarily endorse for office. It takes more than a warm body that happens to vote “correctly” to earn my support, especially at the state legislative level. It takes a fighter who understands just what this state is facing and how to turn it around, as well as someone who has the personal skills and tenacity to try to get it accomplished, instead of just being a “no” vote. That also means having such a philosophy all of the time, not just when it fits the polling or the climate.
I fear — no, I know — that some of those currently running at the highest levels in this state would be no different philosophically than the current governor if the polls said differently. A sad reality.
Joel Anderson is not part of that sad reality. He has a vision for the long-term solution.
Best wishes to Joel tomorrow.