Despite Efforts By Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey Of Blountville To Replace Them With Republicans, Two Justices On The Tennessee Supreme Court Are Taking Their Message Around The State. Chief Justice Gary Wade And Associate Justice Sharon Lee Responded To A State-Wide Campaign To Replace Them. Wade Said The Courts Should Never Be Beholding To Anyone In The Executive Or The Legislative Branch Of Government. Wade, Lee, And Justice Connie Clark Were Appointed By Former Governor Phil Bredesen, A Democrat. Both Sides Have Launched Extensive Media Campaigns In Advance Of Thursday’s Primaries.