The Tennessee Conservative recently reported on the large amounts of money being invested in candidates by establishment leadership, nearly $900,000 to protect two members facing tough primary challenges.
The trio of Republicans led by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally is throwing substantial resources behind state Sens. Ferrell Haile of Gallatin and Jon Lundberg of Bristol, who are up against primary challengers Chris Spencer and Bobby Harshbarger in races that could determine the next leader of Tennessee’s Senate.
“My goal, and the goal of our caucus, is to return all our members to the Senate each election cycle,” McNally said in response to Tennessee Lookout questions. “Strategic decisions on spending are based on several different factors. Each race is different, and resources are allocated accordingly. My primary concern is the return of each and every one of our members to the Senate. All other concerns are secondary to that purpose.”
In addition to these races, several other candidates across the state are receiving substantial amounts of money from PACs. Four PACs in particular are involved – Americans For Prosperity, School Freedom Fund, Team Kid PAC, and American Federation For Children.
