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mr715

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4. Agree to the broad point, disagree with some details
Thu Dec 11, 2025, 08:17 PM
Dec 11

With regard to TN-07, overperforming by 14 points and yet still losing by about 9% doesn't necessarily mean someone more ideologically aligned with the district would've done better. There is a saturation effect and Rep. Behn did about as well as should have possibly done, structurally. A moderate, I don't think, would've done better.

There is also very real possibility that Behn's energetic and ideologically bold campaign drove up turnout and when turnout is up, Democrats do better.

I strongly expect Rep. Crockett to lose. But I don't know, I don't have a crystal ball. I am disappointed that her house seat was redistricted.

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