Well the State Senate finally did the right thing in a bi-partisan way I might add. But, then again sometimes it’s hard to distinguish a Republican from a Democrat in the General Assembly (Senate) (aka as the good ole boys club). I digress.
In a vote of 26-6 the Senate voted to void the election of Ophelia. The 6 pack is Kathryn Bowers, Memphis;(of TN Waltz fame)Steve Cohen, Memphis; Ward Crutchfield, Chattanooga; (of TN Waltz fame) Ophelia Ford, Memphis; Thelma Harper, Nashville; Joe Haynes, Nashville. The worst is this Senator John Wilder, Mason (also known as Lt. Governor) who decided to not cast a vote. If I were his constituent, I would be mad, no courage or no respect for the position to actually cast a vote.
On the knoxnews website this morning, Senator Tommy Kilby and Senator Charlotte Burks are in the photo with Ophelia. Burks hugging her and Kilby waiting in the wings. I am sure Ophelia appreciated their sympathy since they voted to void her election. It can be assumed that they were just going for the photo op.
Ok. It may be over. Unless another federal judge intervenes today. Stay tuned.
Ford won her Tennessee Senate seat by 13 votes. An investigation into the shenanigans at the polls revealed 12 improper ballots.
The Senate voted to kick her out of office because of “incurably uncertain” results.
First of all, we don’t even know who was voted for by the 12 improper voters. Second, toss them out, Ford is still the winner.
13
-12
1
The laws of arithmetic haven’t changed have they? What am I missing?