@macwilkes, Donald Trump (1654 posts) As Truman put it, Twelve years of Washington is enough for any man.. While only in office for eight months, a search of past surveys found that former Gov. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs explains why he believes public health decisions should be made by elected officials. Hes also had to deal with other kinds of controversy, too, like when his Chief of Staff Bryan Hair and the Parks and Recreation director were forced to resign in October when Hair used a county-owned golf cart at his home when his wife broke her foot. That slight increase comes from Republican sentiment, as approval. Donald Trump 2017-2021. Ronald Reagan 1981-89. Across the country, all but eight governors were backed by 50 percent or more of their state's voters. Privacy Policy. - Micah Sifry, Am Prospect, - Barack Obama Sat Out the Past Four Years and It Shows - Lili Loofbourow, Slate, - In Conversation With Barack Obama - Jonathan Chait, New York Magazine. 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As a fellow elected official who has sworn an oath to uphold the US Constitution just as you have, I am alarmed by the alacrity with which you issued this order, contradicting both Article 1, Section I-which vests legislative power in the Congress-and the Tenth Amendment-which recognizes the sovereignty of the states or the people over matters the Constitution does not delegate to the federal government. He has been the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee since 2018. Glenn Jacobs Jimmy Carter 1977-81. Democrats Worry A Lot About Policies That Win Elections. At this time last week, 43.7 percent approved and 50.0 percent disapproved (a net approval rating of -6.4 points). Republican Knox County Mayor and WWE Icon has named campaign treasurer and will file election paperwork in December. He is signed to WWE. 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Glenn Jacobs, the Republican mayor of Knox County, Tennessee and a professional WWE wrestler known by the ring name Kane, showed he's got plenty of moves in the political arena as well with a scathing letter to President Joe Biden stating that his county "will not comply" with the coming federal vaccine mandate. That includes support from 89%of Republicans, 76%of Democratsand 83%of independent voters. "Dear President Biden," the letter begins. Jacobs opted to furlough hundreds of county employees, Glenn Jacobs hits the road for one of his 'Most Wanted Treasures' the original Kane mask, Knoxville lawmaker's bill that would strip local health boards' powers advances, narrating a dystopian video that targeted public health officials, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I knew Glenn since his first match. 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About 13 months and tens of thousands of knocked-doors later, he won the Republican primary although by only 23 votes all but ensuring he'd helm the legislature of the state's third-largest. Mayor Jacobs laid out what the project would need for his support: In order for me to be supportive, this project cannot and will not put any additional tax burdens on Knox Countians. Sincerely, - The Real Reason Obama Trashes Defund the Police - Zak Cheney-Rice, New York Mag. That would be like children agreeing to set their own bedtime. In our average of polls of the generic congressional ballot2, Democrats currently lead by 2.5 percentage points (43.9 percent to 41.4 percent). We will continue to develop this sports authority/potential Knoxville baseball stadium story. In September, Knox County Board of Health members openly ripped Jacobs for narrating a dystopian video that targeted public health officials. What is the market looking like for home buyers? Ralph Northam only once saw his approval rating over 53% and favorability over 48% during his four-year term. [10] Would Today's Dems Applaud Obama's 2004 DNC Speech? Glenn Jacobs is the mayor of Knox County. Looked up the county and it's apparently pretty dead where the median income is 18000. They talk about being a wrestling star, libertarian philosophy, and the best hot chicken in Tennessee. Looking for something special to get your mom for Mothers Day? The county sued itself and had to pay over $1 million in legal fees, but Jacobs won the fight. Glenn Jacobs. 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