247:. I live in Nashville. I voted in this election. I never heard of this guy. And I did a Google news search...the only hits I got were for a golfer and a (potentially this guy) groomsman at a couple of weddings. Considering how easy it is to run for Metro Council, losing a race doesn't make you notable. Also, being gay doesn't make you any more notable than being black or being tired. If you did something non-notable, then it doesn't make you notable.
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259:. I believe that this is fruitful information. I was just researching political "groundbreaking" people, win or lose and am including this guy in my report. I think the style needs a little work though - it sounds a little "personal bio" however, I think this one should remain on wikipedia and toned down to just simple facts(UTC)
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