Blackburn, Bredesen hold opposite views on endorsements

By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian Updated: October 01, 2018 4:00 AM CT | Published: September 30, 2018 1:50 AM CT

Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn is piling up conservative endorsements in the race for a U.S. Senate seat while former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen is downplaying the importance of such support, possibly a strategic move to garner moderate backers.

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Blackburn, Bredesen hold opposite views on endorsements

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