The Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat here in Tennessee continue to ignore the real issues that face Tennesseans each and every day.Instead of talking about substantive issues such as education, energy independence, or jobs, Ed Bryant, Van Hilleary and Bob Corker have each demonstrated they would rather sit back and issue false attacks against Congressman Ford, tout minuscule endorsements and quibble over fundraising numbers.
That kind of leadership simply will not cut it. Tennesseans deserve better than that in their next U.S. Senator.
It is time Tennessee had a U.S. Senator that cared about getting things done for the people.
That is where Harold Ford Jr. comes in to play.
As Congressman Ford said earlier this month, “Our campaign is about making government more responsible and responsive to the needs and aspirations of Tennesseans,” Rep. Ford said. “I’ve chosen a team of seasoned professionals to help me share with voters my vision of doing better - by simplifying our tax code, investing in education and new jobs, reducing our overdependence on foreign oil, and making healthcare affordable and accessible to every Tennessean.”
While the Republican candidates ponder what their next attack or lie will be, Congressman Ford has introduced a detailed, issue-rich plan which looks to make government work for every Tennessean. His plan is called the Covenant with Tennesseans.
The Covenant includes the following premises:
1. Pass a constitutional amendment to balance the budget and simplify our tax code so deficits and taxes will come down, investments in education, new jobs and technologies will go up and Tennesseans can start working and earning more.
2. Reduce our dependence on foreign oil by 75% in 10 years (1), maintain the smartest and strongest national security and emergency response strategy at home and abroad, protect our borders and never again send Americans to war without a clear purpose, mission and exit plan.
3. Make healthcare and prescription drugs affordable for seniors, veterans and hard working American families, and ensure that no Tennesseans have to fend for themselves alone during a hard time. (1, 2, 3)
4. Pass a campaign ethics law that gives ordinary people equal say with special interests in Washington.
5. Restore a sense of fairness and morality to the American dream by giving every child in America a fair start in life and guaranteeing college tuition in exchange for national service for all willing to serve their country. (1)
As you can see, Congressman Ford clearly cares about the issues in this race and has a vision that will benefit all Tennesseans.
The people of Tennessee deserve better than the current leadership and the leadership of Ed Bryant, Van Hilleary and Bob Corker.
It is time for a change, and that change will start this November when Harold Ford Jr. is elected our next U.S. Senator.
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