The sequel never lives up to the first

Published June 12, 2012 by J.R. Lind

Is the Sixth District GOP primary really a fight for the soul of the Republican Party?

With no Democrat on the ballot, the primary will settle who represents Nashville’s northern and eastern suburbs in Congress next year. The battle also could help shape the character of the Tennessee Republican Party for years to come — offering voters a straight-up choice between a firebrand activist and a veteran Republican lawmaker who differ in style more than they differ on policy.

In her first term, Black has been ranked as one of the most conservative members of Congress. She has proposed legislation targeting Planned Parenthood, the Democratic health-care reform law and the U.S. Justice Department’s efforts to keep states from cracking down on undocumented immigrants.

“I think people can look at my record and see the things I have accomplished,” she said.

Zelenik is attacking Black as not conservative enough.

“We can’t be wobbly-kneed any longer,” she said. “I represent the people in Tennessee. Not a hierarchy or anything else.”

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Ah, they are cannibalizing

Submitted by Steve Steffens on Thu, 2012-06-14 15:54.

Ah, they are cannibalizing each other already. Black will win again after being a troglodyte and they will still say she is a liberal. Amazing to watch.

You can't field an opposition

Submitted by tonygottlieb on Thu, 2012-06-14 18:00.

You can't field an opposition candidate but Black, who's everywhere, is a troglodyte? I don't think so.

Diane Black is already

Submitted by hypocrite on Thu, 2012-06-14 13:31.

Diane Black is already running commercials touting her "conservative" record. If she's running commercials already then it means she is scared already and sees her weaknesses. Imagine that, she's weak in a predominantly safe district.

I wonder why?

It might have to do with her idea that a good conservative Republican means supporting unConsititutional acts like the NDAA and wilfully voting to increase the nations debt to Greek-like status ($14T to well over $15Trillion)

Sure she's floated some bills that sound good and tough but results matter most, not intentions! She added about 9% more to the US debt in her first term, Diane Black cut nothing, and did all this thinking that Obama would return them some favor. I think I can spot who in the crowd isn't a genius, that is a play as old as politics.

Mickey's right, we need more/better candidates but Black has had her time - I'll take Zelenik the next go round and see if she doesn't do any better. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice... I won't be fooled again.