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spanone

(135,846 posts)
Mon Sep 24, 2018, 08:58 PM Sep 2018

He's coming back to Tennessee to campaign for marsha blackburn again....

She's Losing to Phil Bredesen....

President Donald Trump is set to return to Tennessee to hold a fundraiser and campaign-style rally in the eastern part of the state in support of Republican Marsha Blackburn's bid for U.S. Senate.

An invitation says the fundraiser event will be next Monday in Johnson City, according to the Associated Press.

Tickets cost $10,000 per couple, including a photo with Trump; or $25,000 a couple, including the photo and a roundtable with Trump. Contributions will fuel Blackburn's joint fundraising committee.

On Monday afternoon, Trump's campaign confirmed that he will host a rally at Freedom Hall in Johnson City. At the rally, which will begin at 7 p.m. eastern, the president is expected to discuss the economy and the "importance of protecting and expanding" the GOP majority in the House and Senate.


https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2018/09/24/donald-trump-tennessee-marsha-blackburn/1412119002/
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peacebuzzard

(5,175 posts)
4. They will have to lower the ticket price,
Mon Sep 24, 2018, 09:46 PM
Sep 2018

Or have some deep pockets from out of town drive to Johnson City.
Lots of supporters in East Tennessee, but that’s a steep price for the Billy Hills.

peacebuzzard

(5,175 posts)
9. West Knoxville area close to UT has few Repub signs
Mon Sep 24, 2018, 10:20 PM
Sep 2018

for Blackburn. Abundant signs for Bredesen and Hoyos.
First time ever I have seen so many Democratic support signs.
I have been here 30 years.
Most people have removed their Trump stickers and other support slogans for Republicans from vehicles.
It’s rare to see one.
This is a traditional deep red zone where Dems are mortal enemies.
Pence’s visit a few days ago did not have a big reception.

I hope they all just stay home Rather than vote since I think apathy is very high and few will flip their vote. Bredesen stands a real chance, but he stated on local news he will not request big Democratic campaigners to help the cause. He feels that would hurt his progress, I can see his point.

*grammar edit

spanone

(135,846 posts)
10. I see the most Blackburn signs in the elite part of Nashville...Belle Meade
Mon Sep 24, 2018, 10:23 PM
Sep 2018

Old Money.....

the 1% for sure

saw the most trump signs there too

peacebuzzard

(5,175 posts)
11. How's the support from the Country&Western crowd?
Mon Sep 24, 2018, 10:49 PM
Sep 2018

They were such big trumpers., but Bredesen has had a favorable imprint as former governor.

Uncle Joe

(58,370 posts)
5. That's a sign of trouble for the Republicans if Trump has to campaign in Tennessee
Mon Sep 24, 2018, 09:52 PM
Sep 2018

for Blackburn.

Thanks for the thread spanone.

spanone

(135,846 posts)
6. Phil Bredesen was a popular mayor of Nashville and a popular governor....
Mon Sep 24, 2018, 09:55 PM
Sep 2018

and marsha blackburn is a mean witch.

trump was just here in may campaigning for her.....

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