In this years governor race, there are two candidates, Democratic nominee Phil Bredesen, and Republican nominee Van Hilleary. Both born into money and both good business men, and a good business man is what we need this term to help balance are state budget. Van Hilleary was born in Spring City, Tennessee in 1959. He first moved out of Spring City to attend college. He went to the University of Tennessee where he received his bachelor’…showed first 75 words of 297 total…

…showed last 75 words of 297 total…in Washington, in 1995, Van was the primary sponsor of one of the four term limits proposals considered by the House of Representatives. That was the first time since 1897 that a first-term Congressman brought a proposed Constitutional amendment to the floor for a house recorded vote. Hilleary was chosen Later that year, by the National Review magazine as one of the top 10 conservative newcomers to Congress. He has remained the congressman of the 4th district since 1994.