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Contact: Dave Rosenberg, 615.249.8683, dave@davetn.com
Rosenberg Continues Push to Strengthen Voters; Court Orders Compliance from Election Commission
Nashville, TN – In another push to give voters a real voice in politics, attorneys for Dave Rosenberg, candidate for Tennessee House District 50, yesterday filed suit against the Davidson County Election Commission for its “willful failure to take action, fostering voter confusion.” The Davidson County Chancery Court promptly issued an order requiring the commission to comply with a request Rosenberg made last Monday.
“We respectfully ask that the election commission be compelled to perform its duties under Tennessee Law, which empowers the commission to require ‘further identifying information’ if voters will be confused or misled by a candidate’s name,” attorney Rob Hill said before the court’s decision.
The complaint noted that one of Rosenberg’s opponents in the race, Dymon Hall, has asked to appear on the ballot as “Dave Hall,” a derivative of the name David Hall, who is a candidate for U.S. Congress and will appear on the same ballot. The candidates Hall are also using identical branding, and robocalls on behalf of the younger Hall alternate between identifying him as “Dave Hall” and “David Hall.”
“Regardless of intent, nobody has disputed the fact that voters will be confused and misled. This fact has been demonstrated in virtually every conversation regarding this matter,” Hill added. “If my client asked to run under the name Phil Bredesen, we would expect the election commission to take action to inform voters that Mr. Rosenberg is not the outgoing governor. Similarly, we are seeking to have Mr. Hall’s officially used and familiarly used name, Dymon, printed on the ballot.”
The lawsuit is another in a long list of efforts by the Rosenberg campaign to strengthen voters’ voices on election day. He has previously stated his opposition to incumbent Gary Moore’s proposed Constitutional amendment to double the length of time lawmakers remain in office before facing the voters. Rosenberg has also called for a transparent redistricting process to guarantee competitive elections rather than the drawing of “safe seats” behind closed doors that prevent voters from having a real choice.
Rosenberg concluded: “The bottom line is we should know with 100% certainty we are voting for the candidate we intend to—and not have to guess whether or not the same candidate is running in two races. Further, we should have the right to hold our elected officials accountable rather than cancelling legislative elections, and have the right to choose between the best candidates available—rather than allowing qualified candidates to be scared off by uncompetitive districts that are the result of backroom political deals.”
To learn more about Dave Rosenberg’s position on the Moore Amendment, click here.
To learn more about Dave Rosenberg’s position on redistricting, click here.
For a copy of the relevant court filings, please contact Dave Rosenberg for State Representative.
Stephen writes:
Our band, the Come Together Band, has been playing at a Mexican restaurant in Smyrna on Sunday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in preparation for a benefit for homeless kids which is on Aug. 28 at Limelight in downtown Nashville.
The last two Sundays, someone has been taking shots at us with a BB gun. The first week I was hit in the side. I thought it was a major bug sting. This week three of us were hit; two in the chest and one in the neck. It feels like a smart crack at the end of a whip.
Kennie writes:
My brother requested modification of his Wells Fargo mortgage in March of 2009. He has repeatedly been asked to send the same information literally dozens of times. Just today I was told his case is still “under review” with no indication of when a decision will be made.
To complicate the issue, Wells Fargo will not accept a partial payment, so with every passing month the amount due continues to grow. Can you help? We’ve had no success with any of the congressional offices we have contacted. Surely in 17 months someone could take the time to make a decision on this case and avoid yet another foreclosed property when the homeowner desires to retain his property. We are way beyond frustrated at this point!
Gavin Channell writes:
If seatbelts were on school buses we would have less injuries and deaths. But if we continue to not put seatbelts on buses we never know how many lives that could be saved. Help me understand why we still don’t have seatbelt for the children that one day will be the leaders of tomorrow.
Ray Long writes:
I have received several anoying political calls. I advised one of the callers that I was on the no call list and they told me political calls are exempt. Now That’s Messed Up.
Polititions should not be able to pass laws that affect their voters and exempt themselves.
Glenda Williams writes:
Just wanted everyone to know how wasteful lawrenceburg power is, they were
watering the grass and street today at noon when it was 95 degrees. I
complained about the waste and they laughed behind my back when I was
leaving.
Remember that Franklin suspect who police say swallowed drugs during an arrest? Read the story.
Authorities rushed Aaron Smith to the Williamson Medical Center emergency room where he underwent surgery to remove what officials say was crack cocaine.
Vanderbilt sent the $5,500 surgical bill to the Franklin police. Police officials told Messed Up the department would not use taxpayer money to pay this expense.
Many of you felt the prisoner should have at least received the bill.
We asked you to vote on the issue, and 86% of you said, send Aaron Smith or his family the bill.
In fact, not a single person voted that Vanderbilt should eat the expense.
Messed Up checked with Vanderbilt University Medical Center on this issue. According to officials, below is where the issue presently stands:
Andy,
The charges in their entirety have been sent to the responsible party. In this case, according to the Franklin Police Department, this is the patient. So this is where the matter currently stands. The complete charges have been sent to the patient.
Once we receive a denial in writing, we send the information to our legal department for their review. They will make a determination whether we need to follow-up with the Franklin Police Dept, Williamson County Jail, or continue to pursue payment from the patient.
Thank you,
John Howser
Director, Office of News and Communications
Trent Anderson writes:
Andy,
I have something for you that is truly messed up. There is a fairly new apartment complex in the Antioch area. It is a nice gated community. The problem is that in order to get through the gate you must search for the person’s name that you are attempting to visit. Once you hit any of the buttons you are electrocuted. It is not a little shock either. It is a good solid jolt that runs through your fingers and arm. I spoke to one of the apartment workers and he told me it was because of the electric lines that are in close proximity to the gate. My fear is that a young kid or an elderly person is going to be shocked and that it will cause harm. Imagine if someone is wearing a pace maker and is shocked. I would think that it could cause serious damage. Just thought you might be interested!
Trent,
We were interested and we investigated. Intrepid Photo Journalist Al Devine volunteered to push the buttons and touch the box. He was neither shocked nor injured. Perhaps it is fixed. It certainly was not malfunctioning as of 7/29/10.
Thanks for sending in your concern,
Messed Up Team
Allen Parchman writes:
People are placing election sign between the bricks in the sidewalk around Howard Building making the sidewalks impassable and not to mention UGLY!
How can they put up dozens of signs for the same candidates in this small area?
Are there not rules and regulations in Nashville about election signs on government property?
Crystal L Dietz writes:
There is a political sign on the entrance ramp to I-40 west (in front of Summit Hospital). If you can’t park a vehicle there, except for emergencies, why is there a political sign there?
Jayson Wolbert writes:
I have been told by a bunch of people that these campaign signs are MESSED UP! What ever happened to the politicians who got off their butts and went door to door to meet their neighbors? I am running for office in Robertson
County and being responsible with money I have opted to not use signs.
While I go door to door handing out business cards it is just amazing how many people tell me “Thank You” when I tell them I am not putting out signs. In our town we have strict sign ordinances. Several businesses have been hurt by the inability to use signs; however the streets are littered with campaign signs. If you get the time drive through White House and look at our mess of signs. Please stop the mayhem and foolishness; these signs are just Messed Up!
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