Burchett Claims Democrats Drag Race Card Over Tennessee Redistricting
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Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett accused Democrats of 'throwing the race card' after Gov. Bill Lee signed a GOP redistricting map that strengthens Republican advantage and splits a Memphis-based Black district. Democrats are suing to block the map, while Rep. Cohen criticized the plan’s racial impact. Burchett argued elections have consequences and said the move isn’t about race, portraying the Dems' criticisms as disingenuous.
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