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Aftyn Behn dodges questions on police funding, policy disagreements with Kamala Harris
- Behn dodged questions on whether more police funding would be good or bad during a CNN interview before the special election.
- Behn said past comments were from her time as a private citizen, now focusing on community investment and safety.
- Behn argued the community wants investment in safety, mental health services, and other supports.
- Behn aims to win the Nashville-area seat in the special election after Mark Green's resignation.
- Behn faced earlier attention for a 2020 Nashville comments podcast, which resurfaced before the election.
- The race pits Behn against Republican Matt Van Epps for Tennessee's 7th District seat.
- The district is located in Nashville and is seeking a successor to Mark Green.
- CNN panel described Behn's inability to name a policy disagreement with Kamala Harris as surprising.
- Behn emphasized she represents the views of 40,000 constituents in her district.
- Behn's stance centers on lowering costs for Tennesseans.
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