Sanford: Memo to state House Republicans: Political dynasties don’t last forever
Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) speaks to media after the Tennessee House of Representatives voted to expel him. (Ian Round/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.
Given the activism that is being whipped up among younger voters and others who believe there should be some limits to gun rights, the Tennessee 3 incident could be the turning point away from GOP super-dominance in Tennessee.
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