From Eric Dondero:

Back in August we highlighted the candidacy of Stephen Fincher, running for Congress in central Tennessee for a Democrat-held seat. Fincher is a farmer from the town of Frog Jump. He's also President of his local Methodist congregation, and is a locally-known gospel singer. A Tea Party activist, he has never held elective office.

See "Tennessee Republican attacked by Dem opponent for wanting to "Privatize" Social Security" Libertarian Republican article Aug. 19.

Democrats attacked Fincher on his principled stance in favor of Social Security privatization. Fincher was backed heavily by the pro-Social Security privatization group Americans For Prosperity.

Fincher won overwhelmingly, 59% to 39%. He now has the distinction of being the first Republican ever to hold Tennessee's 8th Congressional seat.

Pro-Family Values/economic libertarian Fincher is already being touted as a Rising Star in the GOP.