ICU doctor seeks Democratic nomination for governor in 2022

[Jilly_in_VA]

Jason Martin, a Nashville physician and vocal critic of the state government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, officially launched his bid Monday for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 2022, with hopes taking on Republican Gov. Bill Lee next year.

As COVID-19 infections sweep across Tennessee, deaths and gasps for life became growingly depleting for Martin, director of Hendersonville Medical Center's critical care unit.

And apart from treating patients from his day job, the 46-year-old doctor now hopes to save more lives by entering politics.

“Overall, I feel like the governor’s response to COVID has been ‘Fend for yourself,’” he said in an exclusive interview with The Tennessean. “I think it’s costing people lives.”

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/23/icu-doctor-jason-martin-seeks-2022-tennessee-governor-democratic-nomination/8173035002/

[Tadpole Raisin]

1. Nice to see people stand up to these governors.

Hope he or another person’s challenge kicks the governor to the curb.

If it doesn’t Tennessee (or any other state) is a lost cause.

Got to replace state legislators too. They have revealed themselves in this crisis.

Thanks for posting!

[AZSkiffyGeek]

2. I'd like to see someone with government experience step up

We know what happens when ridiculously unqualified Republicans win elections. Why is he starting at the top and not at the bottom where he might have a chance?