"Behn is polling within the margin of error against Trump-endorsed former Commissioner Matt Van Epps (R-TN), her opponent in Tennessee's 7th congressional special election in a district that Trump won by 22 points. The election follows an electoral bloodbath earlier this month that even Trump chalked up to factors that included affordability. With the election just a week away, Behn appeared on Tuesday's episode of The Jim Acosta Show to gloat"
"JD Vance, is that right? JD Vans is coming to your district to campaign on behalf of your opponent tomorrow? STATE REP. AFTYN BEHN (D-TN): Yes, Trump did a had a telethon haul for my opponent and it was very strange hearing Trump say your name. I was hoping. JIM ACOSTA: He said your name? STATE REP. AFTYN BEHN (D-TN): Oh yeah twice I was hoping he'd say something like"
Aftyn Behn, a Democratic state representative, is polling within the margin of error against Trump-endorsed former Commissioner Matt Van Epps in Tennessee's 7th congressional special election. The district voted for Trump by 22 points in the prior cycle. The special election follows a broader Republican electoral setback earlier in the month that was attributed in part to affordability concerns. With the election a week away, high-profile Republicans including JD Vance and a virtual Trump appearance are campaigning for Van Epps. Behn performed a comedic Trump impression during an interview and emphasized that Trump cannot afford to lose another district. The race has unexpectedly become quite close.
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