What A Day The Tennessee Democrat Fighting The MAGA Machine
Nov 25, 2025
Aftyn Behn, a spirited Democratic state representative and congressional candidate in Tennessee, shares her motivations for running in a challenging political landscape. She discusses the struggles of being in a legislative superminority, facing aggressive Republican tactics, and the heavy scrutiny from GOP allies. Aftyn emphasizes the need to reject corporate PAC money and advocate for affordable housing while representing both urban and rural communities. Her passionate call to voters highlights a vision to empower the people and counter corporate greed.
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Called To Serve In Hostile Politics
- Aftyn Behn says she feels called to serve despite hostile conditions in Tennessee politics.
- She highlights stepping up for community needs as her reason for running for Congress.
Minority Voices Are Procedurally Silenced
- Tennessee's legislature silences the Democratic minority with procedural rules and mic shutdowns.
- Behn frames these tactics as a broader Republican effort to codify a single worldview and squash dissent.
Targeted By National Republican Machine
- Behn describes the national Republican apparatus targeting her with aggressive attacks and heavy spending.
- She says the early media onslaught made her cry but ultimately strengthened her resolve to serve.