Alabama Democrat Doug Jones was in Lebanon yesterday, helping Tennessee Democrats raise money for Phil Bredesen. Not that that should be surprising to anyone. Doug Jones has been trying to hide his true liberal colors for months now. But actions speak louder than words. And Jones’ actions in Washington should be a warning to Tennesseans listening to Bredesen’s phony bipartisan campaign pitch.
While Tennesseans are enjoying an economic boom, Doug Jones stood with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi in criticizing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Just like Jones, Bredesen has also criticized the middle-class tax cuts that have delivered the following benefits to Tennesseans calling its benefits “crumbs” –
• $3.2 billion in wage increases at FedEx in Memphis
• a $15 minimum wage at Unum in Chattanooga
• $1,000 bonuses for employees at McKee foods
TN Republican Party Chairman Scott Golden said
“Under Republican leadership, Tennessee’s economy is roaring — thanks in large part to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Phil Bredesen, just like Doug Jones, likes to paint himself as a moderate Democrat who isn’t beholden to liberals like Chuck Schumer, but the reality is far different. If Bredesen and Jones had their way, there would have been no tax cuts, no bigger paychecks, and no bonuses. Tennesseans won’t be fooled by Phil Bredesen’s phony rhetoric.” — Chairman Scott Golden, TNGOP Chairman
