NASHVILLE – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam today released a list of 105 Democratic and independent “leaders” who are supporting his bid over Democrat Mike McWherter.
Among them are former Chattanooga Mayor Jon Kinsey, a Democrat, and local attorney Lee Davis.
Others include Chattanooga-based BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee President Vicky Gregg. It was not immediately clear whether Gregg is a Democrat or an independent.
Former Tennessee Valley Authority Chairman Craven Crowell, a one-time chief of staff to former U.S. Sen. Jim Sasser, D-Tenn., also is on the list.
Crowell, who came under frequent fire from Republicans when he headed the federal utility, said “regardless of your party affiliation, the fact is Bill Haslam is the leader that Tennessee needs now.”