8legs: United states house of representatives special election in tennessee's 7th congressional district

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Trump rails against ‘AOC of Tennessee’ in election eve call to boost Van Epps amid fears for House GOP majority

Trump campaigned for Matt Van Epps via phone in Tennessee's 7th District, urging support ahead of the election.
Trump criticized Aftyn Behn, referred to as the 'AOC of Tennessee,' and pressed for Van Epps' victory.
The special election aims to fill the vacancy left by former Representative Mark Green and could affect the GOP's House grip.
Emerson College Polling showed Van Epps leading Behn 48% to 46% in a recent survey.
The race is crucial as Republicans defend a district Trump won by 22 points in previous elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was involved, calling Trump into a campaign event in Tennessee.
Behn previously faced scrutiny for a 2019 op-ed that criticized her state as ‘racist’ and for defunding the police later.
The article notes the special election could impact the GOP's majority in the House.
Trump emphasized the need to show the Republican Party is stronger.
The piece highlights turnout concerns as a factor in the Tennessee race.

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