Sanford: Two words best describe Lee’s impressive reelection victory — BlueOval City
Bill Lee called BlueOval City “the largest single investment in this state’s history” that promises to transform West Tennessee. And voters rewarded him for it. Pictured here is the new Ford F-150 Lightning, that offers a glimpse into the future of BlueOval City. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
Otis Sanford
Otis Sanford is professor emeritus of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis and political commentator for WATN-TV ABC24 News. Contact him at o.sanford@memphis.edu.
In Tennessee, it was GOP business as usual following Tuesday’s midterm election. The legislature remains under total control by Republicans and Gov. Bill Lee cruised to reelection without breaking a sweat.
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