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Walks like a duck: The real reasons Marsha Blackburn won’t debate her opponents
The article questions why U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has been unwilling to share a debate stage with her primary opponents and will continue to avoid debates with general election opponent Jerri Green this fall. Although some suggest avoiding debates is a tactically sensible choice, the author posits that Blackburn's reluctance may stem from concerns over her political agility or fear of making an unscreened mistake.
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