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Our Party BlogHave your say about all things democraticMay 7, 2008JIM HAMMOND IS A "MUGWUMP" BY HIS OWN DEFINITION
In 1994 and 1998, Jim Hammond ran for sheriff as a Democrat. According to The Chattanooga Times during his 1994 run for sheriff, Mr. Hammond discredited a fellow Democrat for supporting Republican sheriff candidate John Cupp, calling this fellow Democrat a "mugwump" for "flipping back and forth between [political] parties." But Mr. Hammond is the mugwump who has decided to flip-flop, as he did yesterday at a sheriff's forum.At the North Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce sheriff's forum, Mr. Hammond defined himself as a "mugwump." When asked to explain why he was running as a Republican now after running for sheriff twice before (and losing) as a Democrat, Mr. Hammond chose to be politically slick rather than to stand on conviction. He flip-flopped. He said that he ran as a Democrat in 1994 and 1998 because his former boss was a Democrat. But that doesn't sound like conviction. He went on to say that he did not believe he had voted for a Democrat in the last twenty years. But his voting record indicates the opposite. What Mr. Hammond, in fact, did in 1994 and 1998 was take the support and money of Democrats to run for sheriff. Now he's telling us he was never a Democrat. Now he's telling us he was lying to the voters in 1994 and 1998. But we need a sheriff who can talk straight with us. By his own definition, Mr. Hammond is a "mugwump." By his own definition, Mr. Hammond is a man who can't decide where he stands. By his own definition, Mr. Hammond has flip-flopped and undermined the public trust. For now more than ever, we need our next sheriff to know exactly where he stands. Post a Reply... Most Recent Posts: 05/13: Governor Bredesen Demonstrates Resolve & Accountability in Response to Recession 05/12: "Vote for Change" Registration Drive Drew Over 50 Volunteers to Headquarters 05/12: Join U.S. Senate Candidate Bob Tuke Monday, May 19, at UTC Patten House 05/12: Four BIG Democratic Events To Attend This Week 05/07: First Marilyn Lloyd Dinner on June 16th 05/07: Jim Hammond is a "Mugwump" by His Own Definition 05/03: You are Invited to Reception for "Beck for Sheriff" on May 8 05/01: Commissioner Greg Beck Proposes Five-Point Strategic Plan for Sheriff's Department 04/29: Community Vigil Tonight at Chattanooga City Hall 04/25: Rep. JoAnne Favors Honors Impressions Stars Sam Gooden & Fred Cash 04/22: On Earth Day, Chairman Bailes Kicks off new series for "Discussions in Democracy" focused on natural resources 04/21: Sen. Berke focuses on Solving Water Issues for Tennessee, Not Fighting with Other States 04/11: Senator Berke & Commissioners Brooks and Mackey Speak out on Water 04/11: Staggering News: McCain Will Continue Bush/Cheney Preemptive Warmaking (Guest Article by Naman Crowe) 04/08: Democratic Women's Club Tonight: Dr. Sam Bernard from TN Suicide Prevention Network 04/08: JFK Club Today: Mag Lev High Speed Train Project 04/06: Stuart James does not qualify to run, says he will support Rep. JoAnne Favors 04/06: Thanks to Our Five Democrats Qualified to Run for Office 04/01: Representative Favors and Stuart James will both run in District 29 State House Primary Election 03/18: Sheriff Nominating Process & Caucus Were Fair and Friendly--By Rita Fehring |
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