It's Time to Step-up for a Scrapper

'YOU'VE GOT A SCRAPPER'
CHARLOTTE BERGMANN
WHO WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR LIBERTY!

July 30, 2012

 Dear Fellow Americans,

Remember how the leftwing media crucified Sarah Palin in the 2008 election? Well, now they've made "Charlotte Bergmann" their new target.

A recent Commercial Appeal article contained a ruthless personal attack against Charlotte – using long debunked accusations. They're desperate because they know that they are going to lose unless they destroy her. They know that another Conservative candidate threatens their D.C. ways.

Liberals know that if Charlotte wins, the Democratic Party’s stronghold over the upwardly mobile, freedom loving voters in the NEW 9^th District is cooked.  As we head into the heart of perhaps one of the most important – but racially and economically polarized election cycles of our lifetime – we need to continue our success in carrying the message of freedom.

The need has NEVER been so urgent! Charlotte Bergmann warns that under this administration’s statism – unless the People take our nation back from socialistic policies – we WILL lose America!

Memphians need jobs!

Her opponent, Dr. Flinn owns over 40 radio stations from California to Florida. But in Memphis, he is responsible for the job losses of several radio hosts with the recent reformatting of WMPS-the Point, a radio station which was gaining in popularity. Jobs are NOT his priority!

The main stream media is predicting that Dr. George Flinn will win the Republican Primary on the basis of his deep pockets.  This is not what we heard as people were exiting the polls.  But, the election is Thursday, August 2^nd. Only 62,601 people had voted by the end of Early Voting.

Dr. Flinn will become another Washington insider who is sucking the lifeblood out of America by spending our money with no consequence! So stand with me and send a hard working, commonsense conservative just like you to Congress by following this link right now to make a donation of $25, $50, $100, $250 or more to my campaign.

After the hard fought right to control the redistricting process and to give Republicans more control for a legislative majority, please help elect Charlotte Bergmann. Help her steal victory from the jaws of defeat for the sake of our children and grandchildren.

Sincerely, Charlotte Bergmann Candidate for US Congress http://CharlotteBergmann.com

VOTE YOUR FUTURE

Charlotte Bergmann: Only Candidate that Can Bring Reconciliation to Memphis

My friend and Congressional Candidate, Charlotte Bergmann, has been talking to voters during Early Voting in the Primary in Memphis.  Her message of bringing Liberty, Prosperity and Reconciliation to Memphis is resonating with voters.  She was confronted by an angry voter who was spewing anger at "the man" and told her, "You ought to be ashamed of yourself running as a Republican."  She called out to him as he was walking away "How can you blame a Republican for this mess when most people in Memphis have voted for Democratic policies?" He made it a point to let her know when he returned that he, "Voted Republican".  Probably for the first time in his life! 

Charlotte Bergmann states that  "IT HAS GOT TO STOP: I'm running for office because I meet people voting for their lives! People who are living with our economic realities and those realities are painful. The incumbent's plans have NOT 'worked'"  

"REALITY: Forty-one straight months of unemployment above 8 percent, 8.2 million people working part-time who want full-time work, a record 88 million Americans not in the labor force, 1.9 percent GDP growth in the past quarter, more bad GDP numbers expected tomorrow, a stagnant housing market, $5 trillion in new debt, the downgrading of the U.S. credit rating, 38 percent of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, 45 million Americans on food stamps, food prices continuing to increase dramatically, the poverty level likely to rise to the highest level in nearly fifty years…"

"WE MUST STOP VOTING AGAIN AND AGAIN FOR OUR OPPRESSORS."

Charlotte Bergmann in Runaway Slave

Ms. Bergmann is serious about her goal of bringing Reconciliation not only to Memphis, but also to the rest of the nation.  She was invited to ~and spoke at~ the local NAACP.  She was viciously attacked by radio host Thaddeus Matthews in January.  She has received the thanks of many in the community for getting him off the airwaves because of that interview.  She is also working with friends of Johnnie Williams, a local business owner, who has been jailed  and fined for EPA "violations".  She has a part in the movie Runaway Slave. 

Charlotte Bergmann needs our help.  She is the only candidate in the Republican Primary that can Repeal and Replace CongressCritter Cohen.  The facts are that the only way to beat Cohen is with outreach to the majority minority community.  We know it can be done.  Shelby County mayor Mark Luttrell was elected in 2010 as a Republican.  He is one of several Republicans who won in 2010.  Charlotte Bergmann can win in November, but only if she gets the Republican nomination.  She needs our help to get her to November.  Will you help by voting for her, telling your friends about her, volunteering for her, or donating to her campaign.  If you are in a "safe" Republican district, you can help by donating and telling your friends about her.  Her vote in Congress will affect all Americans. 

Which Class are You?

“Among a large class, there seemed to be a dependence upon the government for every conceivable thing. The members of this class had little ambition to create a position for themselves, but wanted the federal officials to create one for them. How many times I wished then and have often wished since, that by some power of magic, I might remove the great bulk of these people into the country districts and plant them upon the soil – upon the solid and never deceptive foundation of Mother Nature, where all nations and races that have ever succeeded have gotten their start – a start that at first may be slow and toilsome, but one that nevertheless is real.”

― Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery

We are currently fighting the same battle that Mr. Washington was referencing.  We have a choice to make.  Are we a country that believes in Liberty and personal responsibility?  Or a Country that believes that government is the answer to every problem.  My friend, Charlotte Bergmann is an individual that believes in Liberty.  Her personal story is one of courage in overcoming obstacles such as homelessness and the racial vitriol of those here in Memphis that make their living off of racial division.  See video.  She is currently running to become the Republican nominee that will face off against Congressman Cohen.  Cohen is exactly the kind of politician that creates the kind of people that Mr. Washington is referencing.  The only hope that Memphis ~and the country~ has to Repeal and Replace Cohen is with Charlotte Bergmann.  She needs your help in getting across the finish line.  Early voting has started here in Shelby Country.  Please get out and vote for her. 

An Open Letter to TN GOP

We Can Win District 9

The following is a letter from a retired Shelby County Schools Teacher:

Republicans, Independents, and Undecideds in the 9th District,

You have an extremely important decision to make beginning Friday the 13 and ending Aug 2.

You will need to select the person who will:

1. Represent your values and ideals in the US Congress.
2. Stand firm in the face of ridicule and pressure to do otherwise
3. Attract voters from both parties plus independents and undecided voters
4. Have the best chance to defeat the present incumbent.

Do not take this decision lightly. Do not vote for a candidate because you heard their name before or they are young or rich or black or white. Learn what they stand for and the experience that they will bring to the job you are hiring them for.

The facts are these: 

• We probably live in one of the most divided districts in the nation. 
• There is a long history of distrust among the various groups and factions of this community. 
• The decisions and policies in district 9 affect neighboring districts and TN in positive and negative ways. 

None of these facts are news to anyone who has followed Memphis politics for any length of time.

Out of the three candidates running in the Republican Primary, I am convinced that Charlotte Bergmann is the one GOP candidate that is able to cross the dividing line between our fractured community and win this congressional seat from Steve Cohen.

She has gone into skeptical ,and occasionally hostile, groups and won supporters by the very strength of her convictions and her unshakable faith. People all across the 9th know who she is and are listening and responding. I have seen it time and time again and so have others that are working with her.

Although, sadly, our local media, TV, Radio, and Print, is ignoring all of our GOP candidates. Charlotte was able to break through the Memphis media "wall of silence" and attract support throughout the nation as a result of her racist encounter with a local talk show host early in the year. That encounter enraged the nation and filtered back (via internet) to the local community who were appalled at her treatment no matter their political views.

She has been active in local Republican politics for many years beginning in 1987 when she actively in promoted the Better Schools Program of then Gov. Lamar Alexander. In the last three years she has attended several national conservative events and is known and respected by many of the movers and shakers of the party.

Locally, she works tirelessly in many capacities to bring changes to this community through church, business, and community organizations: 

Kiwanis International
Republican Women Of Purpose Member
Shelby County Republican Women Member
2008 VP Publication - PMI Memphis
National Federation of Independent Business Member
Careers in Transition - Local Community Support Group for the Unemployed
Chamber of Commerce Member
National Federation of Independence Business (NFIB) Member
Chairman of PMI Memphis Nomination Committee 2005-2006
Phi Theta Kappa HONORS Program - President
Christian Brothers University Alumni
Congressional Business Woman of the Year Award 2003 TN - awarded by Congressman Tom Reynolds, Chairman NRCC
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and Lector at Incarnation Catholic Church

Lately, someone posed this question to me. "She ran against Steve Cohen last time and didn't win, what makes her think that she will this time?"

This person was ignoring or was unaware of the fact that in the time between the last congressional election in 2010 and this one, the demographics of TN9 has changed radically. This district has almost doubled in size by the addition of suburb communities to the east and north of the old 9th district.

The people living in the "New 9th" are mostly conservative, are likely voters, are paying attention. They are very responsive to Charlotte Bergman's conservative, common sense message. I know, I live there.

Even with the change in district boundaries, no Republican candidate can win in the new 9th without support from a portion of the Democratic voters in the old and new 9th district. in this election cycle, many of those same voters are disenchanted with the policies of the current leadership and are ready to go in a different direction.

Charlotte ran in the 9th district in 2010 and received over 33,000 votes in a majority democratic district. No other Republican has ever come that close in recent years. 

It all boils down to this:

In this race,
At this time, 
In this district, 
Charlotte Bergmann has the very best chance of defeating Steve Cohen in the general election.

This election could very well be the biggest upset in the nation.

Meet Charlotte Bergmann

It is imperative that we Repeal and Replace Steve Cohen as TN-9 Congressman.  My friend Charlotte Bergmann is the only Republican candidate that can and will beat Cohen.  Charlotte Bergmann is committed to bring Liberty, Prosperity and Reconciliation to not just Memphians, but all Americans.

Repeal and Replace Steve Cohen

From the Bergmann for Congress Campaign:

Supreme Court’s Decision on ‘Obamacare’ Sets the Debate for November’s Election

Make no bones about it, the new tax foisted on Americans will kill job creation!  This tax increase is the largest tax increase in the history of the world.

Five Supreme Court Justices today decided to not impartially rule on the case – i.e. execute their solemn Constitutional charge.  They instead decided to serve as five more Affordable Care Act, 'ObamaCare' lawyers - and create a brand new argument to unconstitutionally "justify" the ObamaCare mandate.

Charlotte Bergmann, U.S. Congressional candidate for Tennessee 9^th District states, “I am disappointed in the Court’s ruling today. ObamaCare will stand as a massive tax on Americans. ObamaCare will add Trillions to our national debt, deter future job growth, and force thousands of individuals out of their existing health care coverage. The choice in the upcoming election couldn’t be clearer."

“Congressman Steve Cohen voted to pass ObamaCare and continues to support it. If elected, I will vote to repeal ObamaCare and replace it with real reforms that put patients and doctors in charge, create more choices for consumers and actually drive down the cost of health care.”

Bergmann then voiced her support for the following market-oriented reforms to health care:

• Make health care expenses and health insurance 100% tax deductible for individuals

• Create more choices through market reforms, including the ability to purchase insurance across state lines

• Aggressive medical malpractice and legal tort reform

• Preserve and protect Medicare through patient-doctor choice, not government cuts that deny seniors services

ObamaCare’s negative effects on job creation and U.S. citizens.
 

• Starting in 2013, Medicare payroll taxes increase 0.9 percentage points for people with incomes over $200,000 ($250,000 for couples filing jointly). Also, people at this income level would pay a new 3.8 percent tax on investment income. The 10-year tax increase: $210.2 billion.

  • Starting in 2018, a new 40 percent excise tax on high-cost health plans, so-called "Cadillac plans" (over $10,200 for individuals, $27,500 for families), kicks in. That's a tax increase of $32 billion in 2018 and 2019.

• Starting in 2014, a new annual fee on health insurance providers begins. Total estimated 10-year tax increase: $60.1 billion.

• Starting in 2013, the floor on medical expense deductions on itemized income tax returns will be raised from 7.5 percent to 10 percent of income. That's estimated to be an additional tax of $15.2 billion over the next 10 years.

• An unelected board of 15 bureaucrats having the ability to deny health care to senior citizens

• Violates religious conscience: 43 Catholic organizations – including the University of Notre Dame – have sued the U.S. Dept. of HHS over mandates regarding contraception that conflict with the moral teachings of those organizations.

The tax increases in the health care legislation reverses a trend of federal tax cuts and represent the first significant tax increases since 1993.  For the sake of our families, Republicans are outraged and are mobilizing for a 2010 redux...for our LIBERTY!  We have learned that Congress has no right to force us to purchase something we don't want to purchase; but Congress has a right to tax...and tax...and tax us into tyranny.  If liberty is our goal, the Supreme Court has failed its people.

As I have already stated, "If elected, I will fight inch by inch in defense of the Constitution to Repeal and Replace Obamacare."
 
 

Sincerely,

U.S. Congress Candidate

 

 

Memphis People of Faith: We need Your Help to Protect our Religious Liberty

You're invited to participate in one of the most important political gatherings in recent history in Memphis. 

 
Fellow Patriots and People of Faith,

It is my honor to invite you to a Meet and Greet held by my good friend Dr. Bob Walker, Deacon of Incarnation Catholic Church.

The Catholic Church and other Christian denominations are becoming increasingly concerned about the current administration's outright attack on our First Amendment rights of Freedom of Religion.

Will you stand with us to protect your Freedom of Religion?

As Deacon Bob said in his letter to the Catholic Churches in Memphis "Spiritual warfare prayer and proclamation of the gospel in life and word is the first offense against evil." He proclaimed that it is our duty as Christians to "educate and form our nation in the likeness and image of Christ in liberty, freedom of religion, economics free from the sin of envy (i.e. socialism) and politics free from tyranny. Doing this involves electing Senators and Representatives who are faithful Christians and who reflect the teachings of Christ."

Please join Deacon Bob and myself, along with others in our community who wish to protect our slowly eroding rights at 6:30pm on Wednesday, June 27^th at 8475 Dogwood Rd, in Germantown.  Please feel free to click here in the upper right to make your reservation. 
                                      
Sincerely,


Charlotte Bergmann
Candidate for US Congress 

Personal Note from TNWAHM

As a follower of Christ, I have become increasingly frustrated as our rights as Christians have been trampled on by our government.  The fact that my tax dollars goes to support the killing of pre-born children is nauseating to me.  The fact that my tax dollars are causing the destruction of families by “replacing” the father with a check from the government and enabling dependence instead of self-reliance sickens me.   As People of Faith, we must work together to make our voices known.  That goes beyond the walls of our churches and synagogues into the voting booths and city councils, school boards, state legislators and Congress.  We have the responsibility as citizens of Memphis and of the United States to preserve the God given Rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for our children and grand-children.  

Partnering with Charlotte Bergmann in defeating Steve Cohen will be an effective sign to the Country that you can rebuild a city ~and a nation~ thru Liberty, Prosperity and Reconciliation; that our votes will truly reflect our values as “People of Faith”.  Come meet Charlotte Bergmann and hear her heart for her native Memphis.  Hear her story of how her faith and hard work is bringing people together to work together for the Prosperity of all of Memphis.  

Even if you are not in TN-9, it is important to you that she beats Steve Cohen.  We need to send reinforcements to the Conservative Patriots in Congress that are working to bring our Country back to its Founding Principles of limited government in the Constitution.  Charlotte Bergmann will be that voice for common sense and the Constitution. You can help by donating and volunteering for her campaign.  Just go to www.New9th.com.

Charlotte Bergmann: Only Candidate that can Beat Steve Cohen

The Commercial Appeal weighed in with their opinion of the August Repblican primary.  While they are still in CongressCritter Cohen’s corner, they pointed out why he is worried about Charlotte Bergmann.  First, while Memphians have voted Democrat since the 70’s, it is a city of church going, socially conservative people.  With the Democrat Party and Steve Cohen taking such a public stand for abortion and gay marriage ~that are in direct opposition to most Memphian’s values~ and the latest salvo of placing illegal entrants above citizens by executive fiat, ~Cohen is a vocal supporter of  the Dream Act~ many people are waking up to the fact that their vote doesn’t reflect their values.  Add to that the downward spiral of the economy; you have many rethinking their support and votes.  Then add in redistricting; and candidate Charlotte Bergmann and you have the perfect storm for the Democrats and Steve Cohen.  

Why is Charlotte Bergmann the only candidate in the Republican race that can beat Steve Cohen?  First, as Memphis City Councilman, Myron Lowry noticed, is "her tenacity" and as Carolyn Gates, former County Commissioner, stated, “She’s a worker bee”.    Even with the fact that Republican challenger, George Flinn, has dropped $1 Million of his own money into his campaign, and his connections in the business community; he has not raised much more than Ms. Bergmann.   While Dr. Flinn may be a “household name” because of his numerous previous runs, it doesn’t necessarily translate into Memphis voter’s support.  In fact, his name and his money didn’t get him elected in his previous attempts for Congress or Mayor.  When he ran against A.C. Wharton for mayor in 2002, he lost 62% to 37%.

Charlotte Bergmann’s message that Liberty and Reconciliation will bring Prosperity to Memphis is resonating with voters.  Memphians understand that for Memphis to succeed and to once again become a leading city that attracts businesses, we must have Reconciliation between all of its communities.  The days of telling voters that if they don’t agree with City Hall, then they should just move are over.  Ms. Bergmann is the only candidate that recognizes that Reconciliation is longed for and needed in TN-9.  

Ms. Bergmann’s message of Liberty is also connecting with Memphians; Liberty in keeping more of their own money thru lower taxes, Liberty in small businesses knowing what is best for their business, not some government bureaucrat ~who has no experience in meeting payrolls or making a profit~; Liberty in individuals ability to make the best decision for their kids’ education.   Charlotte Bergmann believes in individuals coming up with solutions, not in government telling private citizens what they must do.  

Charlotte Bergmann also has name recognition, not only from her previous run in 2010, but also from her ~now infamous~ interview with a local radio host.  Her courage in the face of the obvious hostility and vitriol of ThadeusMatthews  underscores her commitment and passion for the citizens of Memphis.  There are countless people that credit Ms. Bergmann with getting him off the airwaves. 

Charlotte Bergmann is the only Republican candidate that can beat Steve Cohen in November.  She needs your help by voting for her in the August Republican Primary.  She needs your help in getting out her message to the voters of TN-9.  Donate or sign-up for a yard sign or to volunteer at TheNew9th.com

How will you help get Charlotte Bergmann to D.C.?

Memphis GOP Presidential Debate Watch & Straw Poll

The campaign to elect Charlotte Bergmann is sponsoring a GOP Presidential Debate Watch and Straw Poll on Monday, January 23, 2012. It's a great opportunity to meet Charlotte Bergmann and enjoy some great Mexican food with some fun people.

Charlotte Bergmann is challenging CongressCritter Steve Cohen in the TN-9 Congressional district. With the redistricting in Tennessee, many Memphians will be have a change in who will be representing them in Congress. Even if you are not in TN-9; who represents TN-9 matters.

The Debate Watch party and Straw Poll will take place at:

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
3491 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38111
~Located at U of M/Chickasaw Gardens Area~
Monday, January 23, 2012
7:00-9:30 p.m.

Lot's of Great Door Prizes!!

RSVP by email or phone 901-604-5192.

Herman Cain Talks Founding Principles

I love Herman Cain. If Sarah Palin doesn't run, he's my top pick for POTUS.

Senator Rubio speaks Truth in D.C.

Thank You to Senator Jim DeMint for backing Marco Rubio for the U.S. Senate when RINO Repubs were backing Charlie Crist who later turned "independent" because he couldn't win the Republican Primary.

Senator Rubio is one of the few adults in D.C.

More Cain on Israel

This past weekend, Herman Cain announced his candidacy for POTUS. He is one of my top choices for 2012. I like his business experience and his no-nonsense style.

He has taken some hits for not knowing what the "Right to Return" is in Israel during his interview with Chris Wallace. Here is his whole interview and what he says about Israel. He gets it right. It's not the president's job to dictate to our allies what their borders are. Also, I would rather have a president who may not know all the nuances of terms in the Middle East than one who thinks we have 57 states in America.

Here is Cain talking to Hannity. He further explains his answer about the "Right of Return." He admits he didn't know the term, ~how refreshingly honest~ but reaffirms his support of Israel and their right to determine their own borders.

Who is The Real Enemy?

On Monday, Rush discussed why Conservatives dislike Sarah Palin. I think it is a combination of fear and elitism. First, the Republican DC crowd fears her. As governor of Alaska, she went after the corruption in BOTH parties. She is a rock solid Conservative who has experience with cutting budgets ~she did this even during economic good times. ~

Bob Zee ~the veteran~ defends Sarah Palin and calls out “Conservatives” for not having the emotional fortitude to battle the enemy. See first comment here.

The other reason that “Conservatives” don’t like her is about “intellectuals” and “elitists” A couple of years ago, I read “A Framework for Understanding Poverty” by Ruby K Payne. It talks about the 3 different classes of people; ~generational poor, middle class and rich~ each class of people have their own rules and to be a move into each class, you have to learn the rules of that class; how they speak, etc. When I read the book, it hit me that that’s why they ~the intellectuals~ don’t like Palin. They don’t think she’s up their intellectual standards. She’s flyover country, she’s Middle America and proud of it. She’s us! Not only are they afraid of her, they look down on her because she’s not like them. Bob Zee is right. Do we have the emotional fortitude to battle against the real enemy here, the elites on both sides of the aisle? 2012 is toooo important to the future of our children and grandchildren.

More than Ever, America Needs Sarah Palin

It's no secret to my friends and family that I am all in for Sarah Palin in 2012. The events of this past week make it even more apparent that we need a leader like her as Commander-In-Chief.

Would she be loyal to a long-time ally like Egypt and more importantly Israel? From Israel, "The Western world’s and mostly America’s treachery. We learned that the way they abandoned President Mubarak and gave him the cold shoulder can happen to us too. Or in other words, we cannot count on the Americans at a time of crisis."

Does she understand that energy independence is a national security issue?

Would she have been have been found in contempt of court for ignoring a judge's ruling that struck down the drilling moratorium imposed by BO/BS?

Would she be defying the will of the people and the constitution by continuing to implement a law ~namely the Hellcare Bill~ that a Federal judge has ruled unconstitutional?

These are just events in the last week where it's evident that America needs a leader such as Sarah Palin; now more than ever.

Michelle Bachmann Rocks!

Here's another Modern Day Patriot!

Love Me Some Paul Ryan!

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This is what grownups sound like. Go Paul Ryan!

Six Days and Counting!

TN 9 is considered one of the safest districts for Dems in the country. This year, a new face is shaking it up. Charlotte Bergmann and her supporters are giving Cohen a run for his money. Cohen arrogantly, would not debate Charlotte Bergmann and thought that his biggest challenge was beating former mayor "King Willie" in the primary.

The Republicans swept the County elections in August ~and the Dems cried foul!~ and we are motivated in this race. In the third quarter,Charlotte Bergmann has out raised Cohen from individual donors. Cohen has had to start running ads. If we can pull this off, it will be a huge upset. See here for how to help.

On the Ground Report from Memphis!

I've been published on my favorite political blog Hillbuzz.org It's an on the ground report from Memphis.

Here's the new radio ad from Charlotte Bergmann.



Go Charlotte! You can WHIP the arrogant Pelosi lap dog, Steve Cohen!

What will YOU Do for November?

Here's a great post from my favorite political blog Hillbuzz.org. It's asking what I'm willing to sacrifice to help retake the country in November.

I'm in Memphis. Officially, I'm in the TN-8 congressional district, but I'm working to elect Charlotte Bergmann for TN-9 ~which is the majority of Memphis and one of the "safest" Democrat district in the country.

Here's a link to introduce you to Charlotte Bergmann.

We Must Repeal Hellcare!

We brought my daughter home from Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital yesterday after being there for 16 days. It started out as a stomach bug; she then got dehydrated. We took her to the ER where her diagnosis was Colitis. Her kidneys shut down and then it developed into HUS ~ Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome~ caused by e-coli. We were in ICU for 8 days. Her kidneys have still not kicked in so we are doing dialysis on an outpatient basis. We are praying for a full recovery.

I am terrified of what would have happened had this occurred a couple of years after the hellcare bill had been enacted. I’m not even sure that she would still be with us. The level of care and expertise that she received has been awesome. We must do everything we can to elect new congressmen and senators that will not only defund Hellcare, but repeal it.

One such patriot is Charlotte Bergmann. She is running against Pelosi lapdog Steve Cohen in the 9th Congressional district in TN. I will be doing everything I can to help her win; because when she wins, not only will the people of Memphis win, but so will all of America.