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TN Politics: New Legislation and Espy's Chance in Miss. Senate Race

Political analyst Otis Sanford.
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Political analyst Otis Sanford.
Political analyst Otis Sanford.
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Political analyst Otis Sanford.

Political analyst Otis Sanford discusses the week in Midsouth Politics for Jan. 12-19, 2020.

The Tennessee Senate passed a measure this week that would allow adoption agencies -- even those that receive taxpayer funding -- to discriminate against gay and lesbian couples. Political analyst Otis Sanford explains that even a few Republicans are concerned that these laws will create potential problems for business recruitment to the state. 

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A native "Florida Man," Christopher started in this business as a copy clerk at the renowned St. Petersburg Times before persuading editors to let him write. He moved to Memphis in 2001 to cover arts and entertainment at the Commercial Appeal. Since then, he has contributed to nearly every publication in Shelby County, writing features on everything from the Civil War to Civil Rights. Also, Elvis... a lot of Elvis.
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