Smyrna, Tennessee - In an announcement that reverberated through Tennessee's political landscape, retired physician James S. Kennedy, MD, revealed his designation as a candidate for the office of Committed Delegate for Nikki Haley in the upcoming March 5, 2024, Republican Presidential Primary. The office of the Tennessee Secretary of State bestowed their approval for the candidate to move forward on December 14, 2023 under the Republican Party in the 4th Congressional District.
Dr. Kennedy, a former practicing physician in Williamson County, expressed his enthusiasm for supporting Nikki Haley's candidacy for the United States presidency. He asserted that Haley represents the Republican Party's best chance to counteract and reverse what he perceives as damaging and unpopular policies implemented by the Biden administration and their Democratic allies.
Kennedy, known for his past roles serving as the medical examiner and chairman of the Emergency Communications District board for Williamson County during the 1990s, brings a wealth of experience to the political arena. If elected, Dr. Kennedy will play a crucial role in casting votes for Ms. Haley through at least two rounds of balloting at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, scheduled for July 15 to July 18, 2024.
The Tennessee Republican Party's allocation of Congressional District Delegates involves a nuanced system based on voting percentages. Dr. Kennedy urged Tennesseans to carefully examine Nikki Haley's qualifications and positions in comparison to other Republican candidates. He emphasized the importance of considering recent or impending Democratic Party-promoted court decisions that could potentially disenfranchise voters.
In endorsing Haley, Dr. Kennedy highlighted her pragmatic approaches to solving the nation's challenges, her personal demeanor, and political professionalism. He believes these qualities offer the GOP's best chance to redirect the United States Presidency in a way that restores order and balance.
Outside of his political endeavors, Dr. Kennedy currently serves as president of CDIMD, a multi-state hospital/physician consulting firm based in Smyrna. The firm advocates for effective healthcare revenue cycle technologies, processes, and personnel essential to compliance with official government and insurer billing conventions.
Married with two children, Dr. Kennedy attends the Refuge Church in Smyrna and finds solace in gardening when time permits.
