Out of State Money, Local Mailboxes
Out-of-state PAC money targets Williamson County voters now, shaping a local race through layered, coordinated funding networks
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Why Senator Janice Bowling Broke Ranks to Endorse David Hatley—and What Happened Next
Why did Republican Sen. Janice Bowling endorse independent David Hatley over Marsha Blackburn? In an exclusive TruthWire News interview, she reveals what changed her mind, the GOP backlash, and what fellow Republicans are saying behind closed doors.
The Baker Influence, Part 2: The Man Behind the Office
In Part 2 of our series, The Baker Influence, TruthWire examines allegations of political retaliation, paid access, anti-Trump alliances, and millions spent attacking David Hatley, raising questions about Ward Baker's power in a Blackburn administration.
The Baker Influence, Part 1: Inside Marsha Blackburn's Political Operation
Senate ethics scrutiny, staff recordings, and $2.6 million in campaign payments reveal Ward Baker's influence over Marsha Blackburn's political operation, raising questions about who would really wield power in a Blackburn administration.
New Poll Puts Hatley Within Single Digits of Blackburn, Raising Questions About Tennessee’s Republican Vote
Tennessee's early-voting data and new polling challenge assumptions about Republican loyalty. With a well-funded conservative independent in the race, voters classified as Strong GOP may not automatically support the Republican nominee.