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I don’t know Sen. Andy Berke, but I like some of the things he is doing. I know personally that he is accessible, he has an air of transparency about him that seems refreshing and Tennessee needs something different.

After reading his op-ed penned in November for The Tennessean, I have to say I was pretty impressed. The reason is that he was unapologetic for his enthusiasm for his party and for the state of Tennessee. Enthusiasm, is as they say, of the good.

GoldnI also makes a good point that east Tennessee is going to be prime fighting ground in the next gubernatorial race. I realize that I’m probably going to get tossed around by saying this, but west Tennessee’s elected democrats appear to be wallowing a bit right now. As I’m in the west, I tend to pay attention to who represents me. However, I do believe that Berke is looking at all parts of the state and I dig that. Immensely.

I think it is also very important to note that Sean Braisted, an unpaid blogger (I doubt for long), broke the story of Berke exploring the run for governor.

Citizen Journalism strikes again.

Now down to the reality of a run. Adam Kleinheider knows his history a bit better than I do, but I’m wondering how long our state has gone two terms democrat, two terms Republican?

Something to think about, or maybe it’s just me getting all history-a-fied.

From a rural perspective, I do believe that if Berke reaches out to college towns across the state, he could create a buzz with excited new voters. He’s young and seems to be like the average guy (I refuse to say Joe. I’m still damaged by Joe the Plumber) in many ways and might be able to create a following early. Not just my college town, but others across the state. I’m finding that young democrats have a hunger right now that Berke just might be able to tap.

Passion in the politics, so to speak.

Took a break from political punditry over the holidays. Guess I’m back.

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