Carmichael, Nye, Thodey lead Tea Party & 9/12 charge against establishment Republicans

Republican candidates Bart Carmichael, Matt Nye and Clyde Thodey will find out tomorrow if the Tea Party and 9/12 movement’s anger and energy will translate into votes. Carmichael is running for the District 24 Senate seat currently held by incumbent Republican Thad Altman, Nye is running for the District 4 County Commission seat currently held by incumbent Republican Mary Bolin and Thodey is running for the District 2 seat held by incumbent Republican Chuck Nelson. All three men are newcomers to politics and have never run for office before.