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John Tanner
Democrat • 11 Terms • Sworn In 1989
- 15 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 230 of 440) 3 Made Into Law (Ranks 8 of 440)
- 202 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 371 of 440) 14 Made Into Law (Ranks 228 of 440)
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- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Least often votes with:
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- Rep. Ronald Paul
- Votes with party 95%
- Abstains: 8%
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Fincher helps give GOP edge
...to have a lot of help in Washington to straighten those guys out," he said. In this district, open because of retiring Democrat John Tanner, Herron criticized Fincher for lending his own campaign $250,000 but listing no major assets on his congressional
GOP dominates TN races
..."and do it right." • Fincher, a farmer and gospel singer, defeated state Sen. Roy Herron in the 8th District, which Democrat John Tanner has represented for 22 years. Tanner is retiring. Fincher overcame Democrats' complaints about his financial discl
Votes For -- Or Against -- Health Overhaul No Help For Many Dems
...(AL-7) unsuccessfully ran for governor and Charlie Melancon (LA-3) lost his bid for U.S. Senate. But Marion Berry (AR-1), and John Tanner (TN-8) escaped election scrutiny and retired" (Stewart, 11/3). Reuters:Also among the reelection losers who voted
Fincher among Republicans winning congressional seats in Tennessee
...to trend Republican, with former President George Bush carrying the district in 2000 and 2004 as did presidential candidate John McCain in 2008. In the 8th, open because of retiring Democrat John Tanner, Herron criticized Fincher for loaning his own cam
Fincher Easily Beats Longtime Legislator
Fincher won with roughly 60% of the vote and takes over the seat from Rep. John Tanner, a Democrat who is retiring after 11 terms.
RE: John Tanner
Later, Democrats John Tanner and Bart Gordon of Tennessee and Vic Snyder of Arkansas announced they were retiring. A small group of House Republicans met ...
Enthusiastic Republicans Send Message with Votes
The same Democrat has represented Tennessee's 8th District for more than two decades, but Rep. John Tanner is retiring. Tanner is one of his party's more ...
Congressional race heated until the end
... County and the West Tennessee area is the race for Tennessee's 8th District House seat being vacated with the retirement of Congressman John Tanner. ...
RE: John Tanner
Brady would replace Democratic Representative John Tanner of Tennessee, who has also supported the accords. In addition to the free-trade agreements, ...
RE: John Tanner
John Tanner (D-Tenn.) and Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) are also facing tough obstacles. Democrat Roy Herron, looking to fill the vacant seat for Tennessee's 8th ...
Republicans ready to make big national gains
Blanche Lincoln considered done for against Republican US Rep. John Boozman. The key congressional race was in the 1st Congressional District in East ...
RE: John Tanner
Later, Democrats John Tanner and Bart Gordon of Tennessee and Vic Snyder of Arkansas announced they were retiring. A small group of House Republicans met ...
RE: John Tanner
Later, Democrats John Tanner and Bart Gordon of Tennessee and Vic Snyder of Arkansas announced they were retiring. A small group of House Republicans met ...
RE: John Tanner
John Tanner (D-Tenn.) and Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) are also facing tough obstacles. Democrat Roy Herron, looking to fill the vacant seat for Tennessee's 8th ...
RE: John Tanner
Tennessee 8: Republican Stephen Fincher is projected to win the seat vacated by retiring Democratic Rep. John Tanner. Another GOP pick up. ...
RE: John Tanner
It's also the third big win for the GOP in Tennessee Tuesday with the party already taking the seats of retiring Reps. Bart Gordon (D) and John Tanner (D).
Tenn. Congressional Democrats Majority Jeopardized
They are seeking the seat being vacated by 11-term Democrat John Tanner, who is retiring. Bob Tremper, a 56-year-old independent voter, leaned toward ...
Free Trade to Gain, Restrictions Ease in New Congress, UPS Says
Brady would replace Democratic Representative John Tanner of Tennessee, who has also supported the accords. In addition to the free-trade agreements, ...
State commits $3M more to Cates Landing project
In October, US Rep. John Tanner of Union City announced the port and industrial park would receive a $13 million federal TIGER II grant. ...
RE: John Tanner
The same Democrat has represented Tennessee's 8th District for more than two decades, but Rep. John Tanner is retiring. Tanner is one of his party's more ...
RE: John Tanner
John Tanner (D-Tenn.) and Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) are also facing tough obstacles. Democrat Roy Herron, looking to fill the vacant seat for Tennessee's 8th ...
Paul, Portman, Rubio Lead Fresh Lineup in Congress After Republican Gains
The newly elected Republican senators include Tea Party- backed candidates like Rand Paul of Kentucky, son of the 2008 presidential aspirant, Representative ...
RE: John Tanner
Tennessee 8: Republican Stephen Fincher is projected to win the seat vacated by retiring Democratic Rep. John Tanner. Another GOP pick up. ...
Polls open in Tenn., governor, Congress races hot
...U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon. And in West Tennessee, Republican Stephen Fincher is battling Democrat Roy Herron for retiring U.S. Rep. John Tanner's seat in the 8th. Voting at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 57-year-old Barry Kitterman, a pr
Tenn. Congressional Democrats Try To Hold Majority
...to trend Republican, with former President George Bush carrying the district in 2000 and 2004 as did presidential candidate John McCain in 2008. Retiree Oma Applegate, 56, acknowledges that Carter doesn't have much political experience, "but I want to g
Fight for 8th nears end
...Bryson said. "With the economy the way it is, we need that." Fincher and Herron, along with independents Donn Janes and Mark Rawles, are vying to fill a seat long held by a Democrat. Eleven-term Rep. John Tanner announced his retirement last year....
Election Day
...U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon. And in West Tennessee, Republican Stephen Fincher is battling Democrat Roy Herron for retiring U.S. Rep. John Tanner's seat in the 8th. Only one incumbent is in a tight race. Democrat Lincoln Davis, in the 4th district, is engaged
Q&A With Jeff Reichert director of the new documentary 'Gerrymandering'
There was only one sitting congressman in the film, Rep. John Tanner (D-Tenn.), because this is really his issue and he feels really passionate about it. ...
Tennessee: Personal politics on display in House race
In the 8th District seat of retiring Democratic Rep. John Tanner, farmer Stephen Fincher (R) is the favorite to defeat state Sen. Roy Herron (D). ...
Forecast: Republicans Will Take The House, But Not By Much
TN 08 — Steve Fincher (R) wins the seat being vacated by Rep. John Tanner (D), who is retiring. TX 17 — Bill Flores (R) ousts Rep. Chet Edwards (D). ...
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