Let's face it, Bristol...We can't allow Corportist Carpetbaggers to control politics in this area. D-1 State Representitive can have a powerful effect on our communities. Both positive and negative.
We have to be careful.

We can live with people from other places coming in and opening businesses, indeed we welcome them. Look at the great things Burton Smith has done for this community.
But when it comes to local government it's just better to have local people to represent us. They're more likely to care about us and our future.

Local Boy

Kevin Smith is a born and raised Bristol native. He's all about this community...

"My Vision for Progress is the same vision that I believe that people in the First District share. It’s a vision rooted in hope, opportunity, and prosperity – a plan for all to succeed by respecting one another and by working towards the common good.- Kevin Smith"

Visit Kevin's website. He has much to say about his views and vision for Tennessee's District-1.

THE ENVIRONMENT

"I believe that we are all stewards of God’s Earth. The demands of industry and commerce must be balanced with the quality of life that we deserve as Americans. We owe a debt to our children and grandchildren to preserve our forests for hunting and camping, to keep our rivers and lakes clean for swimming and fishing, and to keep our air pure by reducing pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. We do not get a “do-over” when it comes to the environment. There is only one Tennessee and it cannot be replaced."- Kevin Smith

Kevin was born and raised here and he loves Tennessee and especially Bristol. Kevin knows how the Corportists like Lundburg will happily destroy our environment if means lining their greedy little pockets.

Who really cares about the people?

"Senior Citizens Deserve a Property Tax Break. Many seniors are living on fixed incomes and do not want to give up their independence. After all they’ve done to build our country and our state, it’s not right that they bear the burden of overtaxation in their golden years. I support property tax breaks for seniors who maintain their homes because it’s the right thing to do."- Kevin Smith

Lower taxes for those who need it the most, our parents, and grandparents who often make less than 800$ a month through Social Security. Our elderly need a break too and it will take a Local Democrat like Kevin to help them.

Which brings us to Kevin's opponent, John Lundburg.
Just go to his site.
What few "issues" he bothers to comment on he doesn't have much to say about. We find it strange that a former Talking Head would have so little, or nothing at all, to say about the Economy, Privacy Rights, not one word about our Environment.
What does Lundberg care anyway? He's a Corportist, after our land, air, and water are ruined he'll just pack up and move on. That's what they do. They're like Locusts, they come to a community, devour every resource, then "cut and run".

Corportist

Colorado cities of Colorado Springs, Vail and Aspen, in addition to Reno, Nev., Wichita, Kan.,

Where's this guy from anyway?

Let's talk to Jon...

Economic Development/Job Creation

"Jobs are not simply created. They are the result of a “climate of opportunity” which must exist for any business to begin, grow and thrive".

What Lundberg is saying is that in order to create more minimum wage jobs for Teenagers we need more Preditory Corporations like Wal-Mart to exploit our workforce.

Health Care

"Health care is critical to everyone – and it’s becoming moreso, given the concern about TennCare in Tennessee. TennCare needs further reform to achieve its goals to protect people in the state without crippling the budget. Likewise, the Governor’s latest proposal of “Cover Tennessee” sounds good and has merit. I do question how much health care $150 will provide."

What Lundberg is saying here is that he kinda likes Bredesen's plan but really has no idea what to do himself. He acknoledges that health care is important (duh) but offers no solution. Doesn't even try. But hey, his family is taken care of. Why should he worry about your's?
"Reform" TennCare coming from a Republican can only mean "privatize". Money is always the bottom line.

Look, we're not saying Lundberg is evil. He's not a George Bush/David Davis type. He's probably a good husband, good father and deep down inside a good person. But he's a Republican, and therefore dangerous to Tennessee due to the policies he supports. Tennessee does not need companies that pollute our lives. We do not need jobs that keep you at minimum wage for the rest of your life.
Our hardest working citizens are our least paid and least appreciated. They deserve much better.
We need progress, we need hope. We need a financial quality of life. We need Kevin Smith.

The fact is, Jon Lundberg has nothing to offer NE Tennessee other than low wages, abusive employers, a decaying environment, and the dysfunctional leadership that is the trademark of the Republican party.

Save yourself, District-1. Vote Democrat.

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Late Addition:
Evidently, some of Jon Lundberg's supporters are stealing Kevin Smith signs.