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Blackburn claims she was on 'federal time' which prevented her from talking about her campaign for governor
By Ben Hall at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Sen. Marsha Blackburn claims she dodged questions outside a slow opening elevator because she was attending a federal event and could not legally answer questions about her campaign for governor.It's a claim that even fellow Republicans say is not supported by law.The exchange outside the elevato...
Key takeaway NewsChannel 5 Investigatesasked Blackburn why she has refused to debate fellow Republican candidates for governor and some other basic questions.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The controversy surrounding Sen. Marsha Blackburn's refusal to answer questions about her campaign for governor has significant implications for Nashville voters. As a major city in Tennessee, Nashville's residents have a vested interest in understanding the positions and policies of those seeking to lead the state. Blackburn's claim that she was on "federal time" and therefore unable to discuss her campaign raises questions about her commitment to transparency and accountability. The fact that she was speaking at the Greater Nashville Technology Council, a local event, and then dodged questions from the media, suggests that she may be out of touch with the concerns of Nashville's citizens. As the campaign for governor heats up, Nashville voters will be watching closely to see if Blackburn will be more forthcoming about her plans and policies, and whether her "federal time" excuse will be seen as a legitimate reason for avoiding tough questions.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Sen. Marsha Blackburn claims she dodged questions outside a slow opening elevator because she was attending a federal event and could not legally answer questions about her campaign for governor.It's a claim that even fellow Republicans say is not supported by law.The exchange outside the elevato...
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