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We're looking forward to this insightful discussion. If you're still mulling over Tuesday's election results, I hope you'll join us!

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Now our job is to keep the progress we’ve made – while fighting for more and sending a message to the GOP that we aren’t backing down.

We’re stepping up.

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If for no other reason than to not make the GOP happy, I hope you’ll take one thing away from this election: our state is worth fighting for and progress IS progress.

Aftyn and her team gained ground in Every. Single. County.
Do you know what Republicans are hoping we’ll do?

They hope that we’ll let all this momentum – all this energy, all this hope – die.

I know that last night’s result stings. We all put in a lot of hope and a lot of work, and Aftyn and her team ran a hell of a campaign.

Even though the election night result wasn’t what we worked for, this wasn’t a loss. Really.

Here’s what I’m looking at this morning:

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Y’all, tomorrow @aftynbehn.bsky.social makes history.

But don't let up: today and tomorrow you can keep volunteering! This election could be decided by a few thousand votes. Give it our all, then keep this momentum up across the rest of the state!

VOLUNTEER HERE: www.mobilize.us/aftynforcong...

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We're glad you're here with us, because Tennessee shouldn't be taken for granted. It should be invested in as a state that is worthy of time, hope, and resources.

If you believe that, too, I hope you'll join us as a monthly sustaining member.

We can do this throughout the rest of the state, friends.

We can invest in every corner of "ruby-red" Tennessee and make sure that Democratic nominees are supported and that voters have a choice.

And that is why we exist.

The other part of this equation?

When you run everywhere AND give Democratic nominees the resources they need to run, the GOP has to spread out their resources.

It means they can't just take elections (and voters) for granted.

TN-07 isn't supposed to be a competitive district. It isn't supposed to be a race that everyone is watching.

But IT IS.

This is what is possible when you run everywhere and you don't take any district for granted.

The top race drove strong down-ballot participation, helping translate to wins everywhere.

Want to learn more, and how we can apply those lessons to states like ours? Join us tonight! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The result? She picked up tons of rural voters, which are usually seen as a GOP stronghold.

In New Jersey, in addition to Mikie Sherrill's win, they flipped 5 traditionally "safe" Republican seats in their state legislature.

How?

What do we learn from this? Trump voters are not a "lost cause", especially when we focus on policies that can improve affordability for all.

In VA, Spanberger defied traditional logic and invested time campaigning in rural areas and talking about economic issues hurting our rural communities. 2/5

Amidst all the chaos, last week's victories already feel like old news - but we shouldn't forget them so quickly!

According to CBS polling, 15% of Trump voters turning out in the NYC mayoral race flipped to Mamdani. 1/5

We're so excited to have @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social
join us tomorrow for our monthly call!

We'll be talking about takeaways from last week's election results and why we have to run Democrats EVERYWHERE.

Thursday, Nov 13th at 6:30 CT/7:30 ET
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Nashville SC partners with Second Harvest Food Bank for food drive on Saturday On Saturday, November 1, more than 121,000 families in Middle Tennessee are set to lose their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.

Saturday, November 1, more than 121,000 families in Middle Tennessee are set to lose their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.

Donate or Volunteer...
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Former Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in federal prison for role in corruption conspiracy • Tennessee Lookout Former state Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, was sentenced Friday to eight months in federal prison for her role in a corruption conspiracy.

Absolutely shameful. tennesseelookout.com/2025/10/24/former-hixson-rep-robin-smith-sentenced-to-8-months-in-federal-prison-for-role-in-corruption-conspiracy/

We send reps to Nashville to SERVE Tennesseans, not steal from them.

Earlier this week, former state Rep. Robin Smith (R) was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison for "a scheme to steal from Tennessee and its citizens through the General Assembly’s taxpayer-funded constituent mail program."

With the Republican shutdown, the 1 out of 10 Tennesseans that rely on SNAP are going to be really struggling come November.

We have a $2 BILLION surplus that could be used to feed hungry Tennesseans that Gov. Lee won't use. Absolutely shameful.

www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...

If this conversation feels all too familiar - join us tomorrow night (Thursday 10/16) at 6:30 CT/7:30 ET to learn about misinformation, disinformation, and how to tackle situations like this one.

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Your MAGA uncle: this weekend is a terrorist anti-America event with paid protestors.

You: Here's dozens of sources that show that's not the case. Also, I'm protesting, and not getting paid, and I'm out there because I love our country.

MAGA uncle: well, I saw it on Facebook, so it must be true.

📍Sweetwater, TN from 12 - 2
📍Tazewell, TN from 12 - 4
📍Tellico Plains, TN from 10 - 12
📍Tullahoma, TN from 1 - 3
📍Union City, TN from 10 - 2
📍Winchester, TN from 11 - 1
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📍Memphis, TN from 11 - 3
📍Murfreesboro, TN from 2 - 4
📍Morristown, TN from 12 - 2
📍Oak Ridge, TN from 3 - 5
📍Paris, TN from 10 - 2
📍Pikeville, TN from 9 - 10
📍Pulaski, TN from 11 - 1
📍Sevierville, TN from 10 - 12
📍Springfield, TN from 11 - 2
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📍Crossville, TN from 10:30 - 12:30
📍Gallatin, TN from 11:30 - 2
📍Jackson, TN from 12 - 2
📍Johnson City, TN from 11 - 1
📍Kingston, TN from 10 - 12
📍Kingsport, TN from 10:30 - 12:30
📍Knoxville, TN from 12 - 2
📍Loudon, TN from 10 - 12
📍Manchester, TN from 9 - 1
📍Maryville, TN from 10 - 12
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No matter where you live in Tennessee, there's a No Kings Protest near you this Saturday 🚫👑
📍Ashland City, TN from 1 - 2
📍Bristol, TN from 1 - 2
📍Chattanooga, TN from 9 - 11
📍Clarksville, TN from 10 - 2
📍Cleveland, TN from 1 - 3
📍Columbia, TN from 10 - 12
📍Cookeville, TN from 11 - 2
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Every day the news gets crazier—but with AI, rampant misinformation, and newsroom spin, it can be hard to discern what's real.

We're so thrilled to welcome Susan Bordson to our monthly Blue Tennessee meeting this Thursday to help us decipher it all!

Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../N....

Report: An end to ACA tax credits to increase uncompensated care costs in Tenn. by nearly one-third  • Tennessee Lookout Tennessee hospitals may see a 29% increase in uncompensated care costs if Congress lets enhanced health insurance marketplace subsidies to expire.

In Tennessee, more than 500,000 low- and moderate-income Tennesseans rely on ACA tax credits for their health coverage.

Republicans want to let these credits expire and make insurance more expensive. Democrats don't. THAT'S why the shutdown is happening.

tennesseelookout.com/briefs/repor...

Tennessee GOP lawmakers vote to end equal opportunity employment rules in state government   • Tennessee Lookout Tennessee will no longer track women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans in Tennessee’s equal employment opportunity plan.

Tennessee GOP lawmakers vote to end equal opportunity employment rules in state government   tennesseelookout.com/2025/09/18/t...

Those who know origin of these laws know better. @everystatebluetn.bsky.social

Resolution To ‘Reject’ National Guard Deployment Fails The resolution would have allowed the city to file a lawsuit against the guard if they act unconstitutionally.

With Trump deploying the National Guard and Gov. Lee welcoming it with open arms, members of the Memphis City Council introduced a resolution to interrupt the deployment - but it failed.

What do YOU think about Trump targeting Memphis and this resolution?

www.memphisflyer.com/resolution-t...