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Blackburn refuses to debate. What that means in Tennessee’s primary for governor
Marsha Blackburn, a Republican candidate for Tennessee governor, is leading in polls and fundraising but has refused to debate opponents. Her campaign strategy includes avoiding debates and surveys, which analysts suggest is common for frontrunners. John Rose and Monty Fritts are her primary challengers, with Blackburn raising significantly more out-of-state funds.
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