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Marsha Blackburn greets the crowd at the Franklin Marriott Conference Center in Cool Springs following her victory over Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Anthony Merriweather)

Marsha Blackburn vs. Gloria Johnson: Campaigning in a red supermajority

Marim Abbas, Contributing writer October 14, 2024
As Tennessee gears up for the 2024 U.S. Senate race, incumbent Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn faces off against Democratic Tennessee Rep. Gloria Johnson. With Tennessee being predominantly Republican, the different campaigning strategies of Blackburn and Johnson offer insights into how candidates approach Tennessee’s political landscape.
The election commission building hangs a sign to remind Rutherford County citizens to register to vote on Oct. 19, 2022.

Early Voting: Who’s on the ballot?

Jenene Grover February 19, 2024

Featured Photo from Makayla Sulcer Story by Jenene Grover If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. Valentine’s...

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

CIM Digital September 1, 2021

Story by Cassie Clark / Contributing Writer The Taliban, an extremist Islamic group who ruled most of Afghanistan until ousted by U.S.-led forces after the 9/11 attacks, has taken over Afghanistan...

2020 Vice Presidential Debate Coverage

2020 Vice Presidential Debate Coverage

CIM Digital October 10, 2020

Story by Jamie Sontany / Contributing Writer Cover photo by Toriana Williams / News Editor Wednesday night, Vice President Mike Pence squared off against Senator Kamala Harris for this election cycle’s...

2020 Presidential Debate Coverage

2020 Presidential Debate Coverage

CIM Digital October 1, 2020

Story by Jamie Sontany / Contributing Writer Photo by Toriana Williams / News Editor On Tuesday night, more than 73 million Americans tuned in for this election cycle’s first debate between President...

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