By ERIK SCHELZIG
Associated Press
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Republicans now hold control of both chambers of the Legislature and the governor’s office for the first time since 1869. So nothing but a smooth road ahead for new Gov. Bill Haslam’s agenda, right?
Not so fast, say his predecessors.
“Just because the Legislature is of the same party as the governor doesn’t mean they’ll always agree,” said Republican U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, who was Tennessee governor from 1979 to 1987. “There are always problems between a governor and the Legislature, and I’m sure he’ll have his share.”