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peacebuzzard

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2. In Knox County, as far as drive-by visuals compared to previous elections,
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 04:08 PM
Oct 2020

there are fewer support signs for dump. Far less. One local political candidate for office switched from a D to R and is holding steady, probably will win. Republicans control the narrative here, but the support this year is far less astounding.

On the other hand, there are more Dem lawn signs. More Biden than the dump in my neighborhood which is close to the University of TN. But, you have overwhelming red support voters. This state will more than likely go for the straight Republican ticket. The many counties in rural areas are strong Repugs. proud boys reign on the KY-TN border. I wish Memphis had more pull with their rep who surprisingly won on a shoestring budget of 5K. Marquita Bradshaw was a surprise win over a well-funded politician. I voted for Ms. Bradshaw. Would love to see her win in a coattail victory.

If we can get more new Dem voters to the polls anything can happen. Just like the surprise win for Ms. Bradshaw.


https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/elections/article/21143272/senate-candidates-make-moves-ahead-of-election

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