That's what former Lt. Governor John Wilder called the unceremonious removal of Governor Ray Blanton from office three days early in 1979.
Senator Lamar Alexander, attorney Hal Hardin, and political consultant Tom Ingram take us through the harrowing hours of Tennessee's biggest political scandal, the critical role played by the Tennessee Attorney General, and the bipartisan collaboration that made it all possible.
Episode notes:
Author Keel Hunt's book, "Coup, the day the Democrats ousted their Governor" Coup — KEEL HUNT
Hal Hardin: Hal Hardin – Hardin Law Office
Tom Ingram: THE INGRAM GROUP
Tennessee Attorney General's Office: tn.gov/attorneygeneral
Twitter: @tnattygen