"I feel that we elect the governor to do what is best for us in times like these, so I think the election serves as the people’s checks and balances for this office. "
"I sponsored a bill to restrict the Gov's power;I agree with FACT that Tennessee's emergency powers statutes should be re-examined to provide some legislative check or balance on a governor’s authority to suspend our laws"
"It doesn't matter what I agree or disagree with, but what the majority of my constituents in District 40 want."
"We can always take a look and debate the use of power by our governor and our state legislators as well."
