I grew up in Tennessee and still have family there, but I no longer live in Tennessee. I really haven't followed the race as I would have liked. I have the link because I like him and want to see him win. I think GailA or MHGinTN would be better people to answer your question. My involvement this time is mostly in the Louisiana Senate race, and I haven't done as much here as I would have liked.
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