{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Tennessee Conservative","title":"Why Brandon Lewis Endorses Greene Over Queen for SEC","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":360,"description":"Brandon Lewis Endorses Derek Greene Over David Queen For Republican State Executive CommitteemanHAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee Conservative News Publisher Brandon Lewis has publicly endorsed Derek Greene in the race for Republican State Executive Committeeman representing Tennessee Senate District 11, citing what he describes as significant differences between Greene and incumbent David Queen on key Republican Party issues and participation in party affairs.Lewis announced his endorsement while defending campaign signs that ask the question, \"David Queen Votes Liberal?\" According to Lewis, criticism surrounding the signs has focused attention on the campaign's messaging rather than Queen's record.Lewis argued that Republican primary voters deserve to know where candidates stand on issues affecting the party.Among the concerns Lewis raised was Queen's decision not to support a resolution favoring legislation that would prevent Democrats from voting in Republican primary elections. Lewis characterized Queen's position as effectively opposing the measure and said the two had previously discussed the issue at length following a Chattanooga Republican Women event.According to Lewis, Queen defended allowing Democrats to participate in Republican primaries, arguing that the practice had benefited Republicans by helping the party gain legislative majorities. Lewis said while Queen is entitled to hold that view, Republican voters should be informed of it before casting their ballots.Lewis also criticized Queen for declining to support a Hamilton County Republican Party resolution backing State Sen. Bo Watson's efforts to end taxpayer-funded education for illegal immigrants. Lewis described the issue as one that aligns with the priorities of many Republican primary voters and questioned whether Queen's positions accurately reflect the voters he represents.In addition to policy disagreements, Lewis raised concerns about Queen's attendance record as a State Executive...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fjqRKyqDOhVD-OMKhemqGv3PI-T95gkBVvKvIJOSUfw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI0MjAzLzE3MDMy/NTg0NzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}