Six of the nine candidates running to replace Rep. Zach Wamp in Congress said Wednesday they want President Barack Obama to signal big policy shifts in his State of the Union address.
“I’d like to hear him own up to some of the mistakes he’s made,” said GOP candidate Tommy Crangle. “He’s working on health care and cap and trade, and no one is interested in that. They are interested in jobs.”
The candidates spoke at a forum at Chattanooga State Community College. The forum, held on the school’s campus, was billed as a way for candidates, who are running for Rep. Wamp’s 3rd District seat, to connect with students.
Mr. Crangle and fellow Republicans Chuck Fleischmann, Tim Gobble, Van Irion and Robin Smith attended the forum, as did independent Art Rhodes.
Republicans John Whitley and Jean Howard-Hill and independents Mark DeVol and Greg Goodwin also are candidates, but didn’t attend the forum.