GOPers Send Message To Fincher Foes
By Reid Wilson
The national GOP has a message for 2 wealthy doctors in TN: Farmer Steve Fincher (R) is our guy, so back off.
Physician Ron Kirkland (R) and Shelby Co. Commis./radiologist George Flinn (R) have each said they will run for the seat being vacated by Rep. John Tanner (D) this year, but Fincher's early start, and backing from most members of House GOP leadership, make him the early favorite to win the GOP nod.
Fincher raised more than $320K in the 4th quarter, bringing his total up to $620K since he kicked off his race in the Fall. He will end the quarter with more than $600K on hand, according to a GOP source, an impressively low burn rate for a first-time candidate dealing with the usual startup costs associated with a campaign.
But it is his list of endorsements that could freeze out his GOP rivals. He's received checks from House Min. Leader John Boehner, GOP Whip Eric Cantor, Conference chair Mike Pence and deputy whips Kevin McCarthy (who recruited Fincher in the first place), Lynn Westmoreland and Mike Conaway. He will also report contributions from Reps. Hal Rogers (R-KY) and Steve Scalise (R-LA), the source said.
Most telling, Fincher got cash from GOP Study Committee chair Tom Price, the GOP's most prominent medical professional in the House. Price has played an increasingly prominent role in the House GOP, serving as a top surrogate in the health care debate.
That should send a message to Kirkland and Flinn that the national GOP has made its choice in the race.
On the Dem side, state Sen. Roy Herron (D) is leading the primary field after raising $425K and donating another $250K to his own cause in his first month.
Hey.....look, Reid Wilson (whoever he is) and the national GOP has mad its choice....8th congressional district, don't vote, your voice doesnt matter, all these important partners have made their decision.
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