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Tennessee Congressional Candidate Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Comments

12/1/2025

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Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, faced CNN scrutiny over past comments about police and Nashville.
Behn did not disavow posts advocating police accountability or disdain for Nashville's culture.
She centers affordability for families and sidesteps questions about abolishing ICE.
The district leans Republican, with U.S. President Donald Trump winning it by 22 points in 2024, making the race pivotal for Democrats.

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Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, faced CNN scrutiny over past comments about police and Nashville.
Behn did not disavow posts advocating police accountability or disdain for Nashville's culture.
She centers affordability for families and sidesteps questions about abolishing ICE.
The district leans Republican, with U.S. President Donald Trump winning it by 22 points in 2024, making the race pivotal for Democrats.