NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Republican Party released the following statement from Chairman Robin Smith tonight on the results of the Tennessee Democrat Primary:

“Sen. Clinton’s victory in the Democrat Primary in Tennessee is a victory for the Clinton machine over the hopes of a new generation of young Democrat voters who want to build a future, not relive the past.

“While the Republican Party disagrees with Barack Obama on many issues, we find much to praise about his positive, future-oriented, hopeful perspective on America and invite his supporters to take a fresh look at the Republican agenda of increased opportunity, lower taxes, a strong national defense and protection of America’s longstanding cultural values.”

“Both Sen. Clinton and Barack Obama are among the most liberal ever to seek the Democrat presidential nomination, and either, if elected president, would take America back to a time of higher taxes, more government intrusion into our daily lives, a weaker national defense and a foreign policy based on appeasing our enemies and a refusal to address illegal immigration. We believe that, come November, Tennessee will support the Republican presidential nominee, whoever it may be.”