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The Tri-Star State: What Blackburn And Lee Mean For Tennessee And The GOP
Listen Tennesseans bucked a couple of longtime trends last week when they elected Marsha Blackburn. Not only is she the state’s first female U.S. senator. Voters statewide also showed a clear preference for a Republican who embodies what could be called “the tea party wing” of the GOP.
Hundreds In Nashville Protest Trump, Call For Russia Investigation To Continue
Listen Hundreds of people in Tennessee joined demonstrators across the country last night to protest President Trump’s decision to hire Matt Whitaker as acting attorney general, after firing Jeff Sessions. The protest, called Nobody Is Above The Law, also called for the special investigation into Russia to be protected.
After Latest Statewide Losses, Can Democrats Be Competitive Again In Tennessee?
Listen Democrats across the country were hoping this fall for a “blue wave” — substantial gains in the midterm elections, including winning the race for Senate in Tennessee. But the decisive loss of former Gov. Phil Bredesen suggests it may be a long time before they can be competitive statewide.
Blackburn Wins Decisively To Become Tennessee’s First Female Senator
Listen The polls were showing the U.S. Senate race in Tennessee as almost a toss-up, but Republican Marsha Blackburn was able to win decisively against Democrat Phil Bredesen.
At A Weekend Rally, Blackburn Makes A Pitch For Republican Unity In The Wake Of Kavanaugh Hearings
Listen Republican Marsha Blackburn says she is campaigning hard despite some polls showing her in the lead. Her remarks were made Sunday at a rally featuring a prominent Republican, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
The Tri-Star State: Phil Bredesen Talks Immigration, Sexual Harassment And Working With Republicans
Listen Throughout this year’s campaign, we’ve been interviewing the candidates for statewide office. This week, we talk to Phil Bredesen, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.
Haslam Administration Bets It Can Save TNReady Tests By Helping Districts Find Better Technology
Listen Gov. Bill Haslam announced Wednesday a new program to provide school districts with cheaper options for obtaining laptops and tablets. The project aims to make teachers more comfortable with the TNReady exams and to keep the testing program running after Haslam leaves office.
Senate 2018: Will Phil Bredesen’s Down-The-Middle Approach Keep Liberal Voters Away?
Listen Former Governor Phil Bredesen has long billed himself as a centrist who’s unafraid to buck his fellow Democrats. That persona made him popular statewide in the early and mid-2000s — even as Tennessee shifted Republican.
Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh In On Death Penalty, TBI Police Shooting Investigations
Both Republican Bill Lee and Democrat Karl Dean say the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation should continue to investigate officer-involved shooting deaths, but they disagree on whether that role should expand.
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