But in a red state like Tennessee, this liberal mayor also has powerful opponents, and they are not idiots. We have no way of knowing whether the investigations will exonerate the mayor or reveal improprieties that are unacceptable in a public servant. Many people here are upset with their mayor and angry about the way she has squandered their hopes for her political future. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyPredictably, Twitter is aflame with outraged conservatives who believe Nashville liberals are giving Ms. Barry a pass simply because we share her politics. And Ms. Barry is fully cooperating with the inquiries into her behavior.

Source: New York Times February 19, 2018 19:52 UTC