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TexasTowelie

(116,496 posts)
Thu Jul 29, 2021, 04:55 AM Jul 2021

Physician Martin mulls Democratic bid for governor

Physician Jason Martin of Nashville has formed an exploratory committee for a Democratic gubernatorial bid next year, the Nashville Scene’s Stephen Elliott reports.

Martin is a pulmonary and critical care specialist at Sumner Regional Medical Center and a former Meharry Medical College professor. While he has never previously sought public office, he has become an outspoken critic of Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s pandemic response.

Martin chronicled his experience in treating patients early in the pandemic in a Tennessean feature in April 2020.

Elliott reports Martin has hired Amplified Public Strategies, a new firm founded by former Tennessee Democratic Party communications director Emily Cupples and state Rep. Torrey Harris. Martin is appearing with Harris, fellow Memphis Democratic Rep. London Lamar, Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer and Michelle Fiscus, the state’s former vaccination chief who was fired earlier this month, at an event in Memphis this weekend.

Read more: https://onthehill.tnjournal.net/physician-martin-mulls-dem-bid-for-governor/

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Physician Martin mulls Democratic bid for governor (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 2021 OP
Excellent! 👏👏👏👏 SheltieLover Jul 2021 #1
Me too! Docreed2003 Jul 2021 #2
Jason is a true hero of the pandemic here in the Nashville area Docreed2003 Jul 2021 #3
Whoever wrote that headline hermetic Jul 2021 #4

Docreed2003

(17,718 posts)
2. Me too!
Thu Jul 29, 2021, 06:43 AM
Jul 2021

This just made my morning because Jason is my buddy. I legit just talked to him yesterday at work and had no idea about this news!

Docreed2003

(17,718 posts)
3. Jason is a true hero of the pandemic here in the Nashville area
Thu Jul 29, 2021, 07:07 AM
Jul 2021

He's a great physician and leader, but he's also incredibly humble and grounded. I'd love to see him take on Bill Lee!

hermetic

(8,604 posts)
4. Whoever wrote that headline
Thu Jul 29, 2021, 09:44 AM
Jul 2021

deserves some kind of award. "Martin mulls"



One of my favorite comedians ever.

Dr. Martin sounds great, too, and I wish him great success. TN could use it.
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