Liberal Dark Money Groups Outspend Conservative Groups During 2018 Midterms

Cameron Cawthorne
January 25, 2019 11:37 AM

Several Democrats railed against dark money groups during the 2018 midterm elections, but a new report shows that liberal groups outspent conservative groups, spending more than half of the $150 million that went towards bankrolling House, Senate, and statewide campaigns.

John Kennedy: Willie Nelson, Taylor Swift Must’ve Been Smoking Dope When They Got Involved in Politics

Paul Crookston
November 8, 2018 12:05 PM

Taylor Swift Loses Tennessee Senate Race

Brent Scher
November 6, 2018 9:22 PM

A high profile endorsement from pop singer Taylor Swift failed to give a boost to Democrat Phil Bredesen, who was declared the loser in Tennessee's Senate election.

Bredesen: If I Lose, It Will Be Because the ‘National Democratic Brand Is a Problem’

Andrew Kugle
November 5, 2018 8:52 AM

Protestor Interrupts Blackburn During Moment of Silence for Pittsburgh Victims

Andrew Kugle
October 29, 2018 9:14 AM

Bredesen Supporter Jason Isbell: Blackburn Would Be ‘More Dangerous’ Than Roy Moore

Jeffrey Cimmino
October 26, 2018 1:38 PM

Bredesen Falling Short for Democrats

Cautious Dem Senate candidate falls behind as Marsha Blackburn goes on offense in Tennessee

Brent Scher
October 25, 2018 4:59 AM

MUNFORD, Tenn.—Driving on the back roads of western Tennessee it's hard to comprehend how the state is part of the 2018 midterm battleground. Looking at the yard signs and bumper stickers, you wouldn't even know there was a Democrat running against Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn.

Dutch Party Crashers Leave Free Concert Unimpressed with Phil Bredesen

'I wouldn't vote for him. He's got no charisma, no power, no anything'

Brent Scher
October 23, 2018 10:45 AM

MEMPHIS—Democrat Phil Bredesen's campaign brought in a big crowd for a free concert at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Memphis that was intended to boost early voting, but some in attendance were there more for the music than for Bredesen.

Tenn. Lawmaker Accuses Bredesen Campaign Treasurer of Hatch Act Violation

Bredesen's campaign treasurer is on TVA board of directors, appeared in campaign ad

Brent Scher
October 16, 2018 4:50 PM

A Tennessee lawmaker has called for an investigation into whether senate candidate Phil Bredesen's campaign treasurer, who is also an appointed board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, violated the Hatch Act, which bars executive branch employees from soliciting political contributions.

Bredesen Spokesman: ‘Gun Nuts’ Are ‘Biggest Terrorist Organization on The Planet’

Tennessee Democrat has attempted to portray himself as pro-gun, is opposed by NRA

Brent Scher
October 11, 2018 3:15 PM

A top spokesman for the Tennessee Democratic Party's effort to get Phil Bredesen elected senator has said he views "white male" gun owners as "the biggest terrorist organization on the planet."