Trump-backed Bill Hagerty wins contentious Tennessee Senate primary

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Bill Hagerty, a former diplomat who was endorsed by Donald Trump, won a contentious Senate primary in Tennessee, reinforcing the strength of a presidential endorsement in some of the nation's reddest territory.

Sethi pitched himself as a loyalist to Trumpism and conservative ideals that ground the party -- a similar theme seen throughout this year's primary cycle. In a final stretch of the race, which turned ugly, Sethi's insurgent bid gained some late momentum, boosted by grassroots energy, making the contest far more competitive than anticipated.The race devolved into a duel over who could out-Trump the other, as both Cruz and Paul saw Sethi as the"true conservative.

Earlier this week, Sethi, a physician, called on Trump to fire Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, and also defended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19 -- a drug Trump has frequently touted. This race wasn't the first in which the president and Cruz clashed over an anointed selection in a Republican primary. In Texas' 23rd Congressional District, the Trump-endorsed Tony Gonzales, a former Navy cryptologist,Ultimately, Hagerty winning a tough primary in a state Trump carried by 26 points in 2016 signals that that president's endorsement is valuable and that he continues to have considerable sway over GOP voters.

 

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If it makes anyone feel better, I do believe that somewhere between now and 2040, Tennessee will elect a Democratic Governor and a Democratic Senator. I say that because more and more people are either moving to Nashville or the six counties that surround Davidson County.

A bunch of harpies and stooges must live in Tennessee.

Hillary’s deplorables are slow but we will be there Election Day

Conrats

Contentious! 😂😅🤣😅😂🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️How about the Democrats

Bill Hagerty probably has a KKK white suit in his closet.

You misspelled “cult”.

Why is Tennessee the reddest area? Is it Hickabilly territory or Putin’s? ILoveThePoorlyEducated

Oh man the main guy running against him donated to actblue lol epic rip

Didn't help in Alabama

That’s pretty much how cults operate.

Ugh!!! Tennessee is like our state's karen

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Ridiculous

Is this a joke?

as a TN resident, all this reinforces is the state I live in is unfortunately full of a massive amount of ignorant hillbillies and white trash with money who abandoned true conservatism for a 'culture warrior' who champions their racist values of Keeping America White Again

He won a primary.....congrats buddy

POTUS wants his experience in Congress. Japan wasn't able to host Olympics/high interest rates in Africa. Can help negotiate with all parties to make it fair in that region.? China that's large--is there room?

Winning. Get used to it commies!

Wow, i'm surprised he won. It seems like a trump endorsement is the kiss of death these days.

Reddest territory meaning hillbilly country or the Kremlin? I'm confused.

The media claimed the protesters were completely peaceful. Trump said there were some elements that were not peaceful and that those elements must and should be stopped. The media castigated him and called him a racist. Finally, d truth is coming to light.

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