Jim Haslam: bored GOP Big Oil scion bleats out candidacy for governor

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The 2010 Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Jim Haslam younger of two sons of Jim Haslam, founder of the multi-state Pilot corporation (gasoline/convenience stores) --- I do not know how much of a factor that his "executive experience" within his daddy's Big Oil company will differentiate Haslam from other candidates and register in the minds of most voting Tennesseans:

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Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 , 9:14 a.m.

Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam announces campaign for governor
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/jan/06/knoxville-mayor-bill-haslam-announces-campaign-gov/

KNOXVILLE — Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam announced today he will run for governor of Tennessee next year.

In his announcement, Mayor Haslam emphasized the state needs a leader with executive experience.

“In these challenging economic times, Tennessee needs a leader who has experience managing a budget and prioritizing resources,” Mayor Haslam said. “We need a leader who can restrain spending while creating good jobs, making our schools stronger, and ensuring Tennesseans have access to affordable healthcare. I believe my executive experience in private business and as Mayor has taught me how to be this leader. Over the course of the campaign, I look forward to sharing my experiences and ideas with citizens across our great state.”