Sen. Mike Bell, Guest Columnist Published 6:00 a.m. CT Oct. 29, 2018
The U.S. Senate debate between Marsha Blackburn and Phil Bredesen in 3 minutes Nashville Tennessean
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To mark the first day of dove hunting season in TN, Governor Bredesen will be participating in a dove hunt in Unionville, Tenn. on Sept 1 20-18.(Photo: Shelley Mays/The Tennessean)Buy Photo
The only time you see Phil Bredesen get excited about hunting is when he campaigns for public office. In fact, the only time it’s hunting season for Bredesen seems to be during campaign season.
The seasonal hunter recently took part in a hunting photo-op, then tweeted the photos along with the message, “if you’re an avid sportsman like I am, join Sportsmen/Sportswomen United for Bredesen.”
But this “avid sportsman” hasn’t had a combo hunting and fishing license since 2006, when he was campaigning for his second term as governor. His current license was obtained only recently[1] — just in time for the midterms.
It’s no surprise, since Bredesen’s record proves that he’s just another gun-grabbing Democrat.
For instance, the Democratic candidate is running deceptive campaign ads touting an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association. The only problem is, that rating is 16 years old. This year, Bredesen earned a “D” rating from the organization for turning his back on Tennessee gun owners.
The outdated rating was even
