Last evening, the West Knox Republican Club met for their August meeting and several of the August 7 primary winners attended.

First, Knox County Republican Chair Ruthie Kuhlman spoke and talked of the great slate of candidates, she vented about the Saturday editorial of the Knox News Sentinel. There were some other interesting tidbits, but I will let it go. Maybe I could post her talk on youtube?

State Senate Candidate Dr. Richard Briggs said he doesn’t like Republican primaries. I assume his context is the give and take of candidates of similar views and having disagreements within the ranks of the party. State Representative Martin Daniel introduced three campaign workers within his successful primary challenge. He called Ben Farmer “the brain thrust”.

Criminal Court Judge Elect Scott Green thanked those for supporting him, he pledged to continue to be involved. Fourth Circuit Court Judge Elect Greg McMillan also thanked the club for their assistance. Knox County Trustee Elect Ed Shouse was very thankful for the support he received. Ted Hatfield, Republican State Executive Committeeman for State Senate District 6 spoke and said that the committee will meet this weekend. There is a lot of turnover with the SEC.

That was about it from the appreciative Thursday evening attendees of the West Knox Republican Club. State Representative candidate Eddie Smith was en route back from a meeting in Nashville, he sent word of his appreciation and asked for everyone’s help in the upcoming General election.