Bredesen, Blackburn win primaries in race for US Senate
Source: AP
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Former Tennessee Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen and Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn have been running their campaigns for a critical U.S. Senate seat like their matchup was assured.
Voters made it official Thursday.
Bredesen and Blackburn disposed of minimal opposition in their primary elections, kicking off what's expected to a bruising, expensive fight that could determine Democrats' chances of overturning the 51-49 Republican Senate majority.
Polls have indicated a close contest to replace retiring Republican Sen. Bob Corker.
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Hulk
(6,699 posts)Always hoping the Democrat wins, but in this particular case, I'm also REALLY HOPING the repuKKKe loses. She is such an empti-headed buffoon. I just can't see her puss up there as a Senator. How disgraceful is that. But then again...there is dRumpf as preznit, so anything is possible, right?
dalton99a
(81,516 posts)riversedge
(70,242 posts)turbinetree
(24,703 posts)all primary elections do not have to be certified until December , they know who are on the ballots and they don't cost much to have them printed , the machines are used for the media to call the election,and they can be hacked.just read what Brag Blog has to say....................................they can wait......................Russians have been coming after us ever since the WWII ........................THEY NEVER STOPPED RUSSIA...................READ Robert kUTTERS NEW BOOK
Dopers_Greed
(2,640 posts)We can win this one. C'mon Dems.
I want to donate to Bredesen.
IronLionZion
(45,457 posts)Dems can win this one
Racerdog1
(808 posts)This dumb fuck Blackburn, shouldn't be allowed to run for dog catcher.
BumRushDaShow
(129,096 posts)redstateblues
(10,565 posts)It won't be that easy this time, but it's very flippable