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Nashville Scene - Pith in the Wind

The Nashville Scene News Blog

Eating Their Words

Posted April 01, 2008 at 11:31:54 AM by Jeff Woods

Today we’re introducing a new Pith feature in which we honor the best bullshitters on the Tennessee political landscape. Lying comes naturally to politicians. But to win this coveted monthly award will take true talent, and we expect fierce competition from our legions of razor-tongued operators. Who told the biggest whopper of the past month? What do you think? And the nominees are:

“Absolutely not.” Gov. Phil Bredesen, denying his media blitz to promote his idea for a Democratic superdelegate convention has interfered with his elected responsibilities. His visit to Washington, D.C., to appear on TV talk shows caused him to be two hours late for a Chattanooga meeting of constituents on his proposed reform of long-term care.

"When politicians hear the American people calling loud and clear for change, they'll listen." Al Gore, kicking off a multimillion-dollar ad campaign calling for the U.S. to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.


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Category: Whopper of the Month, Woods
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