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politics22h ago
Trump, Speaker Johnson, AOC blitz campaign trail on eve of crucial congressional showdown
- Trump and Johnson campaigned in Franklin, Tennessee, urging turnout for the 7th District special election.
- Johnson said, 'We take no vote for granted,' as he spoke with Van Epps ahead of the election.
- Behn is the Democratic nominee in a district Democrats view as a barometer for upcoming midterms.
- AOC-led rally aims to mobilize Behn supporters over economic concerns and healthcare costs.
- The Tennessee race could influence control of the House in the 2026 midterms.
- Trump highlighted Behn as allegedly opposing Christianity and country music during comments cited at the rally.
- Van Epps, a military veteran, is backed by Trump and emphasizes turnout.
- Behn faced past scrutiny over comments and an op-ed resurfaced during the campaign.
- The Franklin rally featured statements from Johnson and other Republican officials endorsing Van Epps.
- Republicans aim to protect their narrow 219-213 House majority in the context of this race.
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