Tennessee progressive Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps, a combat veteran and former commissioner of General Services, squared off to replace retiring Republican Rep. Mark Green in the 7th District.
The left and media hyped up Behn, but….Epps came out on top.
Democrats have been trying to share the win, declaring Behn “dramatically” over performed in a Republican safe district:
“What happened tonight in Tennessee makes it clear: Democrats are on offense and Republicans are on the ropes,” DNC Chair Ken Martin said. “Aftyn Behn’s overperformance in this Trump +22 district is historic and a flashing warning sign for Republicans heading into the midterms.”“Aftyn centered her campaign on lowering grocery, housing, and health care costs for Tennessee families. Her Republican opponent ran his campaign focused on Donald Trump, and he had to get bailed out by a massive Republican spending onslaught to barely hold this traditionally safe Republican seat,” Martin said. “The fact that Republicans spent millions to protect this Trump +22 district and still lost so much ground should have the GOP shaking in their boots,” Martin said. “Democrats are all gas and no brakes as we head into next year, organizing everywhere and competing in elections across the country.”
Okay, Martin isn’t totally wrong. The Republicans need to work harder and prop up the best candidates for the district and state.
It cannot be TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP. A moderate Republican would work better in some districts more than someone who aligns perfectly with Trump.
Who knows what the 2026 midterms will hold.
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