Lamar Alexander Bowing Out!

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) is out after 2020.

Another senator is retiring in 2020 setting up another competitive race in ruby red Tennessee. Republican senator Lamar Alexander is retiring and it will be another interesting attempt for Democrats to line up a candidate.

Alexander is getting old and he is probably getting fed up with the way things are in Washington.

Alexander was the 45th governor of Tennessee, a former fixture of George H.W. Bush's cabinet as a Secretary of Education. He was elected as senator in 2002 and served three terms. “I will not be a candidate for re-election to the United State Senate in 2020,” Alexander said in a statement announcing his decision.

He thanked the people of Tennessee, calling them generous.

"I am deeply grateful, but now it is time for someone else to have that privilege," said Alexander, who has served in roles ranging from governor and U.S. senator to leading the U.S. Department of Education and the University of Tennessee.

Alexander's decision means that for the second time in two years, Tennessee will have an open U.S. Senate race.

Like Republican Sen. Bob Corker, who last year declined to run for a third term, Alexander’s announcement will send shockwaves throughout Tennessee’s political landscape.

He replaced Fred Thompson who left Washington to join Hollywood and one time for president.

Alexander became the second senator in the Republican majority to announce a retirement or resignation.

Democratic former governor Phil Bredesen lost support when he openly bashed Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and Hillary Clinton. Bredesen said that he will support Brett Kavanaugh if he was a senator. Progressives abandoned him, Joe Manchin, Claire McCaskill and Joe Donnelly after they said they support Donald J. Trump on the controversial issues.

Now they have Marsha Blackburn, an avowed white extremist as the senator.

She was a do nothing U.S. Representative. She had little legislative accomplishments. Blackburn made more appearances on Fox News to talk shit and never once had an idea on fixing it. Blackburn is often rushing to the cameras and bashing Muslims and those in the LGBTQ community.

Outgoing lawmaker Diane Black is likely going to run for the seat. I wouldn't be surprised but if Glenn Thomas Jacobs ran for the seat. The mayor of Knox County was then a famous WWE wrestler.

Ever heard of Kane?

Anyway, Democrats be warned. Don't fall into the trap of trying to win over Trump supporters. Stay focus on the Democrats and younger voters. Quit appealing to a base of morons.