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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan says he wants the Republican campaign message to be so detailed and compelling that Mitt Romney will be elected "by acclamation."
The Wisconsin congressman said at a $1,000-per-plate fundraiser at a Knoxville hotel on Thursday that the GOP message contrasts with what he called the divisive tactics of Democratic President Barack Obama in the closely contested race.
When a legislative body votes by acclamation, it forgoes formal balloting for a voice vote. Campaign spokesman Michael Steel said the remarks reflect Ryan's hope for a clear victory to give a new administration a mandate in office.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam introduced Ryan at the luncheon and said it raised about $1 million. Meanwhile, about a dozen protesters lined the street outside, banging drums and waving signs.
The Wisconsin congressman said at a $1,000-per-plate fundraiser at a Knoxville hotel on Thursday that the GOP message contrasts with what he called the divisive tactics of Democratic President Barack Obama in the closely contested race.
When a legislative body votes by acclamation, it forgoes formal balloting for a voice vote. Campaign spokesman Michael Steel said the remarks reflect Ryan's hope for a clear victory to give a new administration a mandate in office.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam introduced Ryan at the luncheon and said it raised about $1 million. Meanwhile, about a dozen protesters lined the street outside, banging drums and waving signs.
Friday, September 28 2012, 04:20 AM CDT
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Haslam's chief deputy Claude Ramsey to retire
June 19, 2013 16:41 GMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Haslam says chief deputy Claude Ramsey is retiring at the end of August to spend more time with his family in Chattanooga.
The Republican governor said in a news release on Wednesday that the 70-year-old Ramsey has been integral to his administration on key initiatives that include civil service reform, economic development efforts, workforce development training and improved operation of state government.
Ramsey was elected to the General Assembly in 1972 where he served four years in the House. He was Hamilton County's mayor for 16 years.
His last day on the job is August 31.
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