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Mike Carpenter

30+ years in politics/govt Former elected official Independent Christian, Not Christian Nationalist

Politics

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Hey Fauci haters, his decisions saved lives. Including mine.

Jul 31, 2026

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4 min read

Hey Fauci haters, his decisions saved lives. Including mine.

USA Today Columnist Blake Fontenay Shares his COVID-19 Story

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+1

Taxpayers Get a Summer TAN

Jul 31, 2026

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4 min read

Taxpayers Get a Summer TAN

But it's nothing to be burned up about...at least not yet.

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+4

Marsha’s No Good, Very Bad Month

Jul 31, 2026

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2 min read

Marsha’s No Good, Very Bad Month

Ethics investigation and scathing attack ad contribute to weakened frontrunner status

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Iran War

+4

Hegseth Testifies on Cost of Iran War

Jul 24, 2026

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3 min read

Hegseth Testifies on Cost of Iran War

Demonstrates again why he is wholly unqualified for the job

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Elections

+2

Unforced Errors

Jul 24, 2026

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3 min read

Unforced Errors

Late Cycle Attack Ads Fueled by Avoidable Mistakes

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MSCS

+3

We Don't Recall

Jul 24, 2026

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4 min read

We Don't Recall

Dark money entity pushes to end takeover lawsuit

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+2

It's Not Ignorance. It's Entitlement.

Jul 17, 2026

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2 min read

It's Not Ignorance. It's Entitlement.

Latest local government investigation is just more of the same.

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+4

3 Takeaways from Trump's Election Security Speech

Jul 17, 2026

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2 min read

3 Takeaways from Trump's Election Security Speech

Despite claims in speech, elections are safe but democracy isn't

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+5

With Friends Like These...

Jul 17, 2026

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3 min read

With Friends Like These...

Political endorsements tell who candidates really are

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+3

Graham Platner Redux

Jul 10, 2026

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3 min read

Graham Platner Redux

Democratic party should have moved on more than a month ago

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MSCS

+4

Audit Reveals Major Concerns

Jul 10, 2026

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3 min read

Audit Reveals Major Concerns

But plenty of blame to go around

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+4

Chaz Molder: The Andy-Dote for Embarrassing Representation

Jul 10, 2026

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3 min read

Chaz Molder: The Andy-Dote for Embarrassing Representation

District 5 Race is the Best Shot for Democrats

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter
A Temporary Reprieve for Sick Children

Jun 26, 2026

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2 min read

A Temporary Reprieve for Sick Children

Judge halts effort to report sickest immigrant kids to immigration enforcement

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+3

This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Jun 26, 2026

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3 min read

This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Misdeeds with grant money ruin the programs for everyone

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+2

250th Anniversary Celebration is a Chance to Reset American Ideals

Jun 26, 2026

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3 min read

250th Anniversary Celebration is a Chance to Reset American Ideals

Americans are not obligated to subscribe to Trump's interpretation

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+3

Data Centers Take Center Stage in Tennessee’s Gubernatorial Race

Jun 19, 2026

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2 min read

Data Centers Take Center Stage in Tennessee’s Gubernatorial Race

Also, an Update on John Rose’s Attempt to Get Back in the Race

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+2

Like Border Wall, Ballroom a Taxpayer Burden

Jun 19, 2026

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2 min read

Like Border Wall, Ballroom a Taxpayer Burden

Trump’s promise of private funding only partially true.

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+5

Sawyer Indictment Looks Bad, but So Does the Gloating of Conservatives

Jun 19, 2026

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3 min read

Sawyer Indictment Looks Bad, but So Does the Gloating of Conservatives

She deserves the same consideration given to indicted Republican allies

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MPD

+5

4 Ways the Memphis Safe Task Force Lacks Transparency

Jun 12, 2026

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2 min read

4 Ways the Memphis Safe Task Force Lacks Transparency

Measuring the true impact of the operation requires more detailed data

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

True Crime

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Accountability for the Death of Austin Metcalf Reached Further Than Karmelo Anthony

Jun 12, 2026

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3 min read

Accountability for the Death of Austin Metcalf Reached Further Than Karmelo Anthony

America needs to take a hard look at the culture of high school sports

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+5

Race for Tennessee Governor About to Get Nasty?

Jun 12, 2026

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3 min read

Race for Tennessee Governor About to Get Nasty?

Rose Campaign Seems to Have Little Choice about Attacking Blackburn

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MSCS

+5

DeBerry Partially Answers Urgent Questions. New Questions Arise.

Jun 5, 2026

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2 min read

DeBerry Partially Answers Urgent Questions. New Questions Arise.

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+3

Yes on 2 Will Pass

Jun 5, 2026

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3 min read

Yes on 2 Will Pass

But it doesn't mean that it's a good idea for Tennessee

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

Politics

+2

Platner's Plight Disqualifying

Jun 5, 2026

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3 min read

Platner's Plight Disqualifying

Integrity demands Democrats cut their losses and invest elsewhere

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter

MSCS

+5

What I got Right. What I got Wrong.

May 29, 2026

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5 min read

What I got Right. What I got Wrong.

Update on 7 Predictions for the MSCS Takeover

Mike Carpenter
Mike Carpenter
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