Randy Walker

The past two weeks have proven significant in terms of momentum for the Campaign. First, a hugely successful fundraiser was held at Baker Peters Jazz Club that attracted over 100 supporters from both the GOP and Democratic Party. I was also warmly welcomed at the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Peelin’, Eatin’ and Politickin’ reception where I had the opportunity to listen to Knoxville’s business leaders discuss their ideas for economic growth and job development. I also had the opportunity to meet with some of East Tennessee’s working people and I was honored to receive the endorsements of the Knoxville Building Trades Association and the Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council.
“Common sense for a change means putting the people of Knoxville’s’ agenda first and not the agenda of a corporate lobbyist”, the theme of my talk at the annual Knoxville Democratic Party’s Truman Day’s 300 strong audience. I really felt the energy in the crowd and I am now more convinced than ever that the good people of Knoxville do not want a Senator who focuses on Rs and Ds….they want a Senator who focuses on J-O-Bs.
Finally please allow me to gloat over my best endorsement yet, my lifelong Republican Aunt Roxie, Uncle Candler and Uncle Jack show their support (see attached Photo) for their favorite Democrat at the Crittenden-Smith family reunion in McMinn County last Saturday. These are folks who know me best and who have instilled in me my East Tennessee values and morals.