November 19, 2007
Bredesen on Dean: “I’m a fan”
Governor Phil Bredesen, who gave most of the limelight to first lady Andrea Conte today, spoke briefly at the Preds rally. He thanked the key players and, most significantly, lauded praise on new Mayor Karl Dean and his efforts negotiating with the new ownership group.
“You really have done a great job with this,” Bredesen said. “It would have been easy for a newly elected mayor to offer verbal support and not much else.” Bredesen went on to say that negotiations such as these are “difficult technically and politically” and thanked Dean for his willingness to step up and get a deal done. “It’s an honor to be here with you today,” he said. “I’m a fan.”
It’s remarkable to observe this sincere goodwill from Bredesen, who many have speculated did not get along with former Mayor Bill Purcell. Bredesen’s show of favor on Dean, who now at long last has breathing room to start the rest of his term, can’t hurt as he turns his attention to the rest of his agenda.
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GoldnI said,
November 19, 2007 @ 4:18 pm
Rob, how many people would you estimate were there?
Rob Robinson said,
November 19, 2007 @ 4:23 pm
Maybe 200 to 300. I was pleased with the turnout based on how little notice was given and the time of day.
GoldnI said,
November 19, 2007 @ 4:31 pm
Excellent! Wish I could’ve been there!