Hey Folks
This was an interesting read so decided to share it:
==================================================================================
KNOXVILLE - Local political blogger Brian Hornback has scooped up a number of recently expired Internet domain registrations tied to Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett.
A longtime critic of the mayor, Hornback has owned and operated www.brianhornback.com for roughly 12 years.
Dubbed “Shock and Awe,” his blog posts typically focus on Knox County and Knoxville government, as well as some state and school board issues.
In recent days, Hornback grabbed timburchett.com, timburchett.info and timburchett.org.
In addition, he also snagged electburchett.com, which is the domain name Burchett – a former state representative and state senator – has used when running for office.
The sites electburchett.com and timburchett.org early Thursday initially redirected to brianhornback.com. Now, those two sites along with the others - Timburchett.info, voteburchett.com and timburchett.com - are parked.
Burchett, who has two years left on his second and final term as county mayor, did not appear happy when told that the domains are no longer registered to him.
"It's been reported that Brian apparently has registered my campaign domain and redirected it to his blog," he said in a written statement. "Ultimately, we're talking about someone who doesn't like me personally, and who drags my beautiful wife and sweet daughter into his blog posts. At the end of the day, all I can do is pray for someone like that, and that's what I do for Brian."
Hornback released the following statement to WBIR 10News:
"Mayor Burchett has repeatedly stated that he is term-limited and now a proud father. He has made no public indications of seeking higher office. Clearly in my opinion this is the strongest indication to date that Mayor Burchett plans on not pursuing any future political aspirations."
"If the Mayor doesn't have the ability or wherewithal to manage a website domain. It really begs the question, can he manage anything of substance?"
"The acquisitions of the domains was a strategic business move in an effort to potentially enlarge the base of political commentary in the Southeastern region of the United States. I thank the Mayor for this business opportunity as he has continually stressed his commitment to small businesses."
SOURCE:
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/local-blogger-grabs-mayor-burchetts-website-domain-names/237347171
This was an interesting read so decided to share it:
==================================================================================
KNOXVILLE - Local political blogger Brian Hornback has scooped up a number of recently expired Internet domain registrations tied to Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett.
A longtime critic of the mayor, Hornback has owned and operated www.brianhornback.com for roughly 12 years.
Dubbed “Shock and Awe,” his blog posts typically focus on Knox County and Knoxville government, as well as some state and school board issues.
In recent days, Hornback grabbed timburchett.com, timburchett.info and timburchett.org.
In addition, he also snagged electburchett.com, which is the domain name Burchett – a former state representative and state senator – has used when running for office.
The sites electburchett.com and timburchett.org early Thursday initially redirected to brianhornback.com. Now, those two sites along with the others - Timburchett.info, voteburchett.com and timburchett.com - are parked.
Burchett, who has two years left on his second and final term as county mayor, did not appear happy when told that the domains are no longer registered to him.
"It's been reported that Brian apparently has registered my campaign domain and redirected it to his blog," he said in a written statement. "Ultimately, we're talking about someone who doesn't like me personally, and who drags my beautiful wife and sweet daughter into his blog posts. At the end of the day, all I can do is pray for someone like that, and that's what I do for Brian."
Hornback released the following statement to WBIR 10News:
"Mayor Burchett has repeatedly stated that he is term-limited and now a proud father. He has made no public indications of seeking higher office. Clearly in my opinion this is the strongest indication to date that Mayor Burchett plans on not pursuing any future political aspirations."
"If the Mayor doesn't have the ability or wherewithal to manage a website domain. It really begs the question, can he manage anything of substance?"
"The acquisitions of the domains was a strategic business move in an effort to potentially enlarge the base of political commentary in the Southeastern region of the United States. I thank the Mayor for this business opportunity as he has continually stressed his commitment to small businesses."
SOURCE:
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/local-blogger-grabs-mayor-burchetts-website-domain-names/237347171
