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In the race to assemble a campaign fundraising team for next year's Republican gubernatorial primary, Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam's apparent strategy is to recruit the same people behind the successes of others' recent statewide runs.

Remember the main dynamic of the GOP presidential primary season in 2007-08? It was like musical chairs.

Do you have family members coming over to eat this holiday weekend but are stumped about what to serve beyond the typical burgers and dogs? Well, two Raleigh cookbook authors have new books to inspire your red, white and blue menu.

Too bad Rep. Nathan Deal decided to take a partisan shot here , but it's understandable considering the Fred Thompson-like campaign he is running in the GOP primary for Governor: "I had voted for the previous farm bill that was drafted by Republicans, Saxby Chambliss being chairman of the ag committee at that time.

Fred Thompson was my candidate of choice to represent the GOP in the 2008 Presidential race.

Reuters is out with an authoritative story on finalists being considered for the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, the investigative body created by Congress to launch a full-scale investigation of the financial crisis in the spirit of the famous early 1930s hearings led by Ferdinand Pecora.

" Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey announced today the six Statewide Finance Chairs for his gubernatorial campaign, bringing a depth of campaign experience nationally and within Tennessee .

A bipartisan panel armed with subpoena power to investigate causes of the Wall Street meltdown is on the brink of being launched, as Congress embarks on an ambitious effort to reform policing of the financial sector.

A day after his stunning confession that he cheated on his wife with a woman in Argentina, a chastened Gov.

If it's Sunday, it's 'Meet the Press' For 61 years, "Meet the Pressa has featured headline-making interviews with world-leaders & U.S. newsmakers every Sunday morning on NBC.

The Simmons for Senate campaign today announced the endorsement of former U.S. Senator and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson .

As a military officer for 30 years, I came to recognize the necessity of good leadership.

A A Obama's health care plan on the ropes? June 21: Former Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga., and former Sen.

Meet the Press : Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu ; Former Sen. Sam Nunn ; Former Sen.

After a week of massive protests in Iran over its disputed elections, top foreign policy voices hit this Sunday's talk show circuit.

Want to be in a video with Hank Williams Jr. and Gloria Estefan? - ESPN is shooting Hank Williams Jr.'s opening video for 2009 Monday Night Football on Monday and Tuesday in Nashville and is looking for sports and music fa... 21 minutes ago Seasons - Snooping around my web album, I noticed the similarity between a pic I recently posted and one I ...

EMBED SUMMARY: Fox News hosts and guests have criticized a scheduled ABC exclusive broadcast from the White House, but they failed to mention the extraordinary access Fox News had to President Bush and other officials, using those opportunities to lob softball questions and provide a platform for Bush administration talking points.

Who are the top Washington insiders to follow on Twitter? The Atlantic released a list of their 30 picks today.

All about Portsmouth's historical homes . 1. What historical home is the site of the oldest in situ mural ? a. Langdon House, b. Moffatt-Ladd House, c. Warner House 2. Which famous preservationist and photographer owned the Wentworth-Gardner? a. Wallace Nutting, b. Fred Thompson, c. Dorothea Lange 3. Which historical home offers the most changes in ...

The week began with Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez resigning and ended with Senator Larry Craig caught in a toilet tryst.