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(164,260 posts) Thu Dec 4, 2025, 05:33 AM Yesterday

Republican Burchett on Tennessee special election: 'We got a real problem'

Source: The Hill

12/03/25 5:51 PM ET

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said Republicans have “a real problem” after the party eked out a narrow victory in a ruby red Tennessee district in Tuesday’s special election.

“I’m always concerned, to be honest,” Burchett told CNN’s Manu Raju when asked about the race, which was more competitive than in recent years. “We got a real problem, and we better wake up,” Burchett added.

Republican candidate Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn by roughly 9 percentage points on Tuesday, in a district that includes part of Nashville and some rural parts of the state. The district voted overwhelmingly for President Trump in 2024, backing him over former Vice President Harris by more than 20 points.

The special election drew a flood of national attention and funds, including from a Trump-aligned super PAC and from high-profile politicians on both sides of the aisle. It was seen as a potential bellwether for next year’s elections, and the closer-than-expected outcome has raised alarm in the GOP that the race could be a bad omen for next year.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5632589-tim-burchett-tennessee-special-election-republicans/

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Republican Burchett on Tennessee special election: 'We got a real problem' (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

The Hill needs editors Trumpdumper Yesterday #1

In a district that voted 20+ points for 45, something that is in the "single digits" IS "eking out". BumRushDaShow Yesterday #2

Only a total idiot would call a 10 point victory a landslide Wiz Imp Yesterday #5

Wiz Imp........ SergeStorms 20 hrs ago #10

It ABSOLUTELY is eking out a victory. evolves 22 hrs ago #8

Bird shit, I mean Burchett, needs to go. Hope his district has a little blue in it. Vinca Yesterday #3

my daughter lived in this district for years and i visited often... samnsara Yesterday #4

Yes, Tim, the problem is you have no positive ethical system. travelingthrulife 23 hrs ago #6

Ya THINK so TIM ............what was your clue................enabling a crime boss instead of defending the country turbinetree 23 hrs ago #7

Some Will Interpret This modrepub 21 hrs ago #9

Trumpdumper

(208 posts)

1. The Hill needs editors

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:10 AM

Yesterday

Sorry, but a 9-point victory is not “eking it out.” In fact, it’s just a point less than what in most politicalspeak is a “landslide.”

BumRushDaShow

(164,260 posts)

2. In a district that voted 20+ points for 45, something that is in the "single digits" IS "eking out".

Reply to Trumpdumper (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:19 AM

Yesterday

and this is especially for a "special election", where turnout can be hit or miss.

Wiz Imp

(8,453 posts)

5. Only a total idiot would call a 10 point victory a landslide

Reply to Trumpdumper (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:08 AM

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SergeStorms

(19,849 posts)

10. Wiz Imp........

Reply to Wiz Imp (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 12:38 PM

20 hrs ago

I'd like to introduce you to Donald J. Trump. Your TOTAL idiot! 😁

evolves

(5,712 posts)

8. It ABSOLUTELY is eking out a victory.

Reply to Trumpdumper (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 10:59 AM

22 hrs ago

This district went for trump and blackburn by +22 points in 11/2024. Having a single-digit spread in a special election with low turnout (in a state with lowest voter turnout in the country) is huge.

Vinca

(53,113 posts)

3. Bird shit, I mean Burchett, needs to go. Hope his district has a little blue in it.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:33 AM

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samnsara

(18,698 posts)

4. my daughter lived in this district for years and i visited often...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:43 AM

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..........the N word was rampant....especially during the time Obama was in office.
One thing I did do to counter this ignorant cruelty was to support the Sumner County Democrats. I bought some really nice t-shirts from them. Its gotta be hard being a Dem down there.

travelingthrulife

(4,053 posts)

6. Yes, Tim, the problem is you have no positive ethical system.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025, 09:52 AM

23 hrs ago

turbinetree

(26,821 posts)

7. Ya THINK so TIM ............what was your clue................enabling a crime boss instead of defending the country

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Thu Dec 4, 2025, 10:01 AM

23 hrs ago

modrepub

(3,978 posts)

9. Some Will Interpret This

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 12:16 PM

21 hrs ago

as a harbinger of better things to come for the Midterms. While I wouldn't disagree, I'd counter that this proves staunch Republicans will never vote Democratic no matter how much crap their party heaves on them (outside extreme economic distress, which so far hasn't materialized).

Personally, I see this result as proof the MAGA cult will never abandon the Republican party. And the Republican party has demonstrated their total lack of respect or a willingness to work with anyone outside their sphere or tribe.

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