Some Hamilton County leaders say they’re disappointed with Sen. Bob Corker’s decision to not seek re-election.
On Wednesday, several members of the Hamilton County Commission praised the two-time Tennessee Republican senator from the dais, including Democrats Warren Mackey and Greg Beck.
“I’ve reached out to him – and I hope others do – and asked him to stay in Washington, D.C., to provide a certain amount of levity to what’s going on in that dysfunctional city,” Mackey said.
Mackey promised to make the first contribution to Corker’s re-election campaign if he changes his mind.
“I was almost brought to tears when I heard the announcement yesterday, that Sen. Corker had decided not to run again,” Beck said. “Sometimes you have to step out to step up, so maybe I can go out on a limb right now and say ‘Bob Corker for President.'”