Alexander will not seek re-election to Senate
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The Latest: Trump distancing self from fate of GOP in House
President Donald Trump appears to be distancing himself from the fate of House Republican candidates two days before the midterm elections. Trump told reporters as he left the White House en route to a pair of rallies Sunday that he thinks "we're going to do well in the House, but as you know, my primary focus has been on the Senate, and I think we're doing really well in the Senate."
Lee won’t use ‘biblical’ victim witness standard if governor
Republican businessman Bill Lee speaks during the final gubernatorial debate at Belmont University Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Republican businessman Bill Lee speaks during the final gubernatorial debate at Belmont University Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
Spending tops $51m in Tennessee US Senate contest
Tennessee's contentious, open U.S. Senate contest has run up a tab that tops $51 million so far, more than half of it spent by outside groups that are clogging TV airwaves with attack ads. Federal campaign finance disclosures filed this week show that Democratic former Gov. Phil Bredesen's campaign has spent $11.7 million since the race began, while outside groups have spent about $13 million to help him.
TN Senatorial Candidate Phil Bredesen In Full Damage Control, Forced…
Former Tennessee Governor and now Democrat Senate candidate Phil Bredesen has moved into damage control mode on the heels of the recent Project Veritas undercover sting video . In the video release by Project Veritas shows campaign staffers admitting that Bredesen's statements about supporting Kavanaugh are just phony talking points.
Taylor, Kanye and the bad blood of politics | Eugene Robinson
When the big political news of the week involves Taylor Swift and Kanye West, we're in serious trouble. I'm trying to " Shake It Off ," but I can't.
Tennessee Senate candidates exchange barbs in final debate
Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn repeatedly attempted to tie her Democratic opponent Phil Bredesen to national Democrats in their second and final debate. Meanwhile, the former Tennessee governor deflected the attacks by once again promising to improve bipartisanship in Congress.
AMAs: Stars like Taylor Swift, Tracee Ellis Ross get political, push voting in midterms
Awards shows like the American Music Awards are generally about partying, taking home statues, and sometimes a feud or two. With the midterms around the corner , AMA host Tracee Ellis Ross put her clothing where her priorities are.
Taylor Swift’s political colour irks Trump
Washington, Oct 9 : US President Donald Trump has told reporters that he likes Taylor Swifts music "about 25 per cent less now" that she endorsed a Democrat in a Senate race in Tennessee. Swift on Sunday showed her political stripes in a post on Instagram in which she said she would be voting for Phil Bredesen for Senate, reports variety.com.
Taylor Swift breaks political silence, reveals who she’s voting for
Taylor Swift has made her first foray into US politics, publicly endorsing two Democrats for the upcoming midterm elections, while aligning herself to fight for LGBTQ rights, gender equity, and an end to the "terrifying, sickening and prevalent" racism in the US. "In the past I've been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now," Swift wrote on social media on Sunday night, in a plea for her young fans to register and vote.
Trump mocks Taylor Swift for opposing Republican in Senate race
Donald Trump fired back Monday at Taylor Swift for weighing in on Tennessee's hotly contested U.S. Senate race, saying the country-pop crossover star 'doesn't know anything' about the Republican she attacked on Sunday. The suddenly sassy president didn't know about Swift's unprecedented dip into politics, but he told DailyMail.com outside the White House that he found her music a bit less listenable because she's opposing Rep. Marsha Blackburn, a Republican who he's endorsed.
Guest column: Congress must oppose single payer health care
During the first U.S. Senate debate between Republican Congressman Marsha Blackburn and former Democrat Gov. Phil Bredesen, I was encouraged to hear Marsha push back against single payer health care. Single payer, also known as "Medicare for All," is the brainchild of liberal socialists like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and self-proclaimed socialist Democrat congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York.
Taylor Swift Democrat endorsement plays poorly with Trump
Taylor Swift 's music is leaving President Trump with a "blank space" now that she's endorsing Democrats in the mid-term elections. Told Monday that Ms.
Taylor Swift’s Political Instagram Post Is a Sign of the Post-Brett Kavanaugh Times
In this op-ed about Taylor Swift's surprisingly political Instagram post, writer Lily Herman breaks down how her endorsement of Democratic candidates fits into a political sea change following Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. and sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice.
Mike Huckabee Got Dragged for a Tweet About the Age of Taylor Swift’s Fans
After the singer uploaded a now-viral on Sunday, October 7, in which she clarified her politics and said she would not be voting for Republican Tennessee Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn in the midterm elections, Huckabee responded with a tweet dismissing the impact of her statement. "So @taylorswift13 has every right to be political but it won't impact election unless we allow 13 yr old girls to vote," he wrote on Monday morning.
Taylor Swift breaks political silence, backs Tennessee Democrats
Music superstar Taylor Swift announced Sunday she's voting for Tennessee's Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen, breaking her long-standing refusal to discuss anything politics.
The alt-right is calling Taylor Swift a ‘traitor’ after she broke her …
Taylor Swift broke her usual political silence on Sunday to endorse two democrats and speak on the importance of equal rights. The alt-right is calling Taylor Swift a traitor, attacking her appearance, and calling for violence after she endorsed two Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives and the Senate .
Taylor Swift makes rare political statement, endorsing Democrat in Tennessee Senate race
But until now, the star hasn't said much about politics. That changed Sunday night, when Swift posted a lengthy Instagram message about her hometown Tennessee Senate race, denouncing Republican incumbent Marsha Blackburn.
Taylor Swift is getting – ” gasp! – ” political. She’s endorsed a Democrat on Instagram
But until now, the star hasn't said much about politics. That changed Sunday night, when Swift posted a lengthy Instagram message about her hometown Tennessee Senate race, denouncing Republican incumbent Marsha Blackburn.
Taylor Swift breaks political silence, backs Tennessee Dems
In this June 22, 2018, file photo, singer Taylor Swift performs on stage in concert at Wembley Stadium in London.