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Gov. Bill Lee wraps up low-key campaign for second term – Tennessee Lookout [1]
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Date: 2022-11-07
Winding up his four-day “Tennessee Works” campaign swing across the state, Gov. Bill Lee addressed a hometown crowd in Franklin on Monday night, saying Tennessee under his leadership sets an example for states across the country.
Lee was joined by a lineup of Tennessee Republican officials, including U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton.
The theme of the night was Tennessee’s success as a business destination and reputation as a conservative state.
“Quite frankly, Tennessee is one of the most moved-to states in the country. We’re one of those states that companies from all over the country are coming to because of our business environment that creates opportunities for Tennesseans from one end of the state to another,” Lee told the medium-size crowd at The Factory, an event space near downtown Franklin.
“People want a good job and a good school for their kids and a safe neighborhood and everyone doesn’t yet have that. Everyone doesn’t yet have that safe neighborhood, everyone doesn’t yet have that good school for their kids, but we’re moving in that direction.”
Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton, left, and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally back Gov. Bill Lee. (Photo: John Partipilo) Gov. Bill Lee, The Factory at Franklin, the night before the 2022 election on Nov. 7, 2022. (Photo: John Partipilo) U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn speaking at Gov. Bill Lee's campaign wrap in Franklin, Nov. 7, 2022. (Photo: John Partipilo)
Lee gave a handful of specifics on his plans for public education, should he win an additional four-year term, saying he plans to bump pay raises for teachers and “continue to provide choice for parents through those public charters (schools) and the expansion of our Education Savings Account program.”
Of the corporate incentives handed out to businesses such as General Motors, Ford and the Tennessee Titans, ”The opportunity for Tennesseans by investing in things that create opportunity and job creation in particular is absolutely a free market conservative idea,” Lee said.
The governor has conducted a low-profile campaign, scarcely acknowledging his Democratic opponent Dr. Jason Martin, whom Lee declined to debate and, until the last week, engaged in little retail campaigning.
Lee defended his decision to provide an interview with national right-wing outlet Daily Wire, while conducting few interviews with local media outlets.
“I think we had seven, eight press availabilities in the last four days. We talk to media extensively,” said Lee.
Similarly, when questioned about his decision to not debate, Lee characterized it as simply a campaign decision, saying he wanted to be “face to face with Tennesseans.”
Andrew Towle of Bellevue was one of those Tennesseans meeting with Lee on Monday. Towle, a strapping man with flowing red hair and matching beard, said a friend gave him information about the night’s event and he felt compelled to attend.
“I just wanted to pray over him,” said Towle, before grasping Lee’s hands in both of his and praying for strength to be given to Lee in “these trying and uncertain times.”
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