Is holding hands gateway sexual activity?

Tennessee Democratic Party

Tariff breaks, not earmarks

Says U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher "breaks earmark pledge."

Promise: Decentralize the Department of Economic and Community Development

Update: Going regional on economic development

Bill Haslam

Could have killed bill with veto

On allowing Shelby County's schools merger commission to finish work before allowing any new merger legislation.

Beth Harwell

Ghost voting in Tenn., not D.C.

Says in U.S. Congress, members "don’t even have to be on the floor for debates or votes."

Promise: Create online jobs clearinghouse

Update: Clearinghouse site up and running

Promise: Develop a support network for senior citizens.

Update: Work begun to help caregivers

Charlotte Bergmann

Flinn attended or sent regrets

Says George Flinn has been a "no show" at scheduled "forums."

A C Wharton

Shifts blame to schools

"We will not ask for a tax increase to run city government."

Scott DesJarlais

Statutory rate? Yes. But different story for effective rate.

"The United States already has the highest corporate tax rate in the world."

Joe Brown

It’s no myth

"Nobody is leaving Memphis. That's a myth."

Promise: Improving Motor Vehicles Department

Update: A ways yet to drive

Bill Haslam

Southeast, not nation

"Personal income is growing faster in Tennessee on average than any other state in the country."

Promise: Work to eliminate cap on charter schools

Update: Cap on charter schools lifted

Jim Cooper

Historically hated

"Congress as a whole is less popular than it’s been since polling was invented."

Lamar Alexander

UPDATE: Labor Department withdraws rules

"This rule could prevent children under 18 from using such tools as a power screwdriver, a milking machine or something as simple as a wheelbarrow on the family farm . . . "

Matthew Hill

No evidence to support claim

Says abortion doctors are "flying into this state, performing abortions and flying out."

Mike Huckabee

Scores of permits granted

President Obama's refusal to grant permits for offshore drilling is one reason gasoline prices are soaring.

Weston Wamp

Keeps getting older

"The average age of members of the House of Representatives is 57 years old."

Jeffrey Hernandez

Perhaps statewide change in grading system helped?

Says his reform efforts improved performance at all 10 low-performing schools in Palm Beach, Florida.

Promise: Use TVAAS to rate teacher performance

Update: Teacher evaluation still being evaluated