TN gop house speaker bribed state rep to vote for voucher program

NewRoxFan · Jul 21, 2019

Tennessee lawmaker says he rejected Speaker's effort to 'buy' his vote on vouchers legislation

A veteran Tennessee state representative says he rejected an effort by House Speaker Glen Casada to "buy" his vote on the controversial school vouchers legislation proposed by Gov. Bill Lee.

Rep. John Mark Windle, D-Livingston, confirmed information obtained by NewsChannel 5 Investigates that another lawmaker had overheard Casada suggesting that - in exchange for his vote - Windle could promoted to the rank of general in the Tennessee National Guard.
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Sunday morning, Casada posted a statement on his Facebook page denying that he promised Windle a promotion for his vote. "I did not," Casada wrote. "The Office of the Speaker does not have the authority to hire or promote persons in the Executive Branch. That power belongs solely to the Governor."
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In fact, under Tennessee law, the governor has sole authority over the promotion of National Guard officers. However, at least one key member of Lee's administration was on the balcony during Casada's attempt to wrangle votes, and NewsChannel 5 has learned that Windle was put on the phone with the governor at least twice during the discussions.
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https://www.newschannel5.com/news/n...ffort-to-buy-his-vote-on-vouchers-legislation

Invisible Fan · Jul 21, 2019

This might be big news in Tennessee.

Too bad Tennesseeans can't read.

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