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PAC accuses Rose of being a Democrat, as Tennessee governor’s race intensifies
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sarah Grace Taylor, Nashville Banner , NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 24, 2026
· 3 min read
This story was originally published by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter . Republican Congressman John Rose is being accused of being a former Democrat in a new political ad, as he and Sen. Marsha Blackburn duke it out to be the conservative choice in Tennessees governors race. Wh...
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Key takeaway In the newest PAC ad, Rose is criticized for his companys pro-Black Lives Matter social media post in 2020 and accused of being a former Democrat.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The accusations against Congressman John Rose's party allegiance come at a critical time in the Tennessee governor's race, with both Rose and Senator Marsha Blackburn vying for the conservative vote. As the race intensifies, Nashville voters will be watching closely to see how these claims impact the candidates' standings. Rose's response to the PAC's claims, calling Blackburn "desperate," suggests that the campaign is prepared to fight back against these attacks. The fact that Rose has voted as a Republican in at least 10 elections and has given significantly more to Republican campaigns than Democratic ones may help to mitigate the damage from these accusations. Nonetheless, the PAC's ad has brought attention to Rose's past voting and donation records, which could influence the decisions of some conservative voters in Davidson County and beyond.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? This story was originally published by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter. Republican Congressman John Rose is being accused of being a former Democrat in a new political ad, as he and Sen. Marsha Blackburn duke it out to be the conservative choice in Tennessees governors race. Wh...
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