This is Much Better

Today's Nashville Tennessean has a proper editorial on Lois Deberry. It correctly blames her for her actions, scoffs at her protestations of innocence, while pointing stern fingers at House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh and Tenneesee / Shelby County Democrats. There is no holding back, though they don't blast her.

Compare that to Thursday's Commercial Appeal editorial, which was weak, watery tea in comparison. Read the two and decide for yourself who really cares. Even though the CA got there first (the next day editorial was a surprisingly speedy thing), the Tennessean got it right.

I have to say that I lately find myself turning more and more often to the Tennessean for state-level political news. Not only do they have the commitment of resources, but in recent months have taken a new tack in their coverage. They are more willing to investigate, and to report bad results. They are more skeptical of legislators and the culture within the Legislative Plaza.

They seem to be separating themselves from the "amen corner" that the state's press has been for many years when it comes to Tennessee politics and business-as-usual. I'm glad to see it; it's earning them my attention.