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Senate 2018

Bredesen, Blackburn Begin Sprint For Senate

By Chas Sisk

August 3, 2018

Listen Former Governor Phil Bredesen and Congressman Marsha Blackburn easily captured their parties’ nominations for Senate today, as expected. In early voting returns, Bredesen led the field for the Democratic nomination at 94 percent. Blackburn was up on a sole Republican challenger with 84 percent of the vote. And even before the polls closed, they […]

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: elections 2018, Senate 2018

Two Candidates Who Might Benefit From President Trump’s Latest Nashville Rally

By Chas Sisk

May 25, 2018

Listen President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Nashville Tuesday afternoon, prompting road closures and heightened security around Municipal Auditorium, where the rally is to take place. The event is being put together by Trump’s political organization, and it seems to be aimed at bolstering Tennessee candidates — perhaps two in particular.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Marsha Blackburn, Senate 2018

As Corker Wavers About Retirement, Blackburn Presses Ahead With Senate Bid

By Chas Sisk

February 26, 2018

Listen Bob Corker still seems to be on the fence about whether to reverse his decision to retire and get back into the race for Senate. But in a busy weekend for Republicans across Tennessee, the main contender for the Republican nomination, Congressman Marsha Blackburn, sought to make clear that he’d have to fight her […]

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Marsha Blackburn, Senate 2018

Bredesen Shakes Up Race For Senate In Tennessee And Nationwide

By Chas Sisk

December 7, 2017

Listen Former Gov. Phil Bredesen has officially entered the race for the U.S. Senate, a move that could have ramifications both for Tennessee politics and Democrats’ chances nationwide of retaking Congress.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Phil Bredesen, Senate 2018

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