The second quarter filing for political contributions is fast approaching. Sources from the Pilot corporate office have informed one of our team members that the Knoxville Mayor’s brother has been asking employees about contributing to his brother’s campaign for Governor. The employees inform him that they have maxed out their contributions. The response is, “your kids haven’t maxed out.”

It is speculated that Congressman Zach Wamp will report contributions in the $1.2 – $1.5 million dollar range. Haslam will have more than that but remember in order to win doesn’t go to the wealthiest or the one with the right family that can raise money for you. It is about the person that works hardest, has the right record and has the best on the ground campaign. That will NOT be the corporate board room Knoxville Mayor.