Despite report, Tim McGraw won’t run for guv in 2010
by Brad on Dec.10, 2008, under Country music, Politics
This came from an online columnist for the conservative New Republic:
“While we’re on the subject of wacky Democratic governors, word in Nashville has it that Tim McGraw is seriously considering a run at the governor’s mansion in 2010.”
Oh really? Go on.
“He’s been floating the idea for a few years now, but with the recent thrashing of lawyer Bob Tuke by Lamar Alexander in last month’s senate race, Tennessee Dems have been casting about desperately for a high-profile Democrat not named Harold Ford to take on Bill Frist, who is almost certainly going to run.”
Tim’s camp has no comment on the report.
But I’m told that a 2010 run ain’t gonna happen. Tim’s political aspirations are there, but he likely won’t act on them for years and years to come.
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December 11th, 2008 on 10:00 am[...] about Tim McGraw’s alleged plans to take a stab at the gubernatorial race in 2010. Though it’s pretty doubtful that he has any plans to do such a thing, the possibility definitely gives us something to smile [...]
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December 11th, 2008 on 12:17 pm[...] a gubernatorial run in the state of Tennessee for 2010, but Music City TV’s Brad Schmitt was told it ain’t gonna happen. If, or when, McGraw decides to throw his shiny, black cowboy hat into the gubernatorial political [...]
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December 10th, 2008 on 5:25 pm
And praytell WHAT exactly is Tim McGraw’s resume for running for such an important office?
Has he run for and held any form of local seat or even a community position? Seriously, WHAT are his qualifications?
I understand the Democrats don’t care about such details within their own party but the rest of Tennessee deserves better.
Tim… prove yourself first and climb the political ladder.
A Governorship is a position to be honored and not a time filler between albums and tours. Just saying…
December 10th, 2008 on 6:56 pm
You think the New Republic is conservative? No offense but have you ever read the New Republic??
December 11th, 2008 on 12:29 am
“the Democrats don’t care about such details within their own party”
Two words: Sarah Palin
Not that I think Tim is qualified either, but let’s not be hypocrites here
December 11th, 2008 on 2:59 pm
A little research wouldn’t have hurt you Brad. The New Republic is a center-left publication.