IHIP News Trump Panics As Red States Turn On Him; He's Drowning in Blue Wave
Dec 2, 2025
Aftyn Behn, a Tennessee state representative and congressional candidate, shares insights on her grassroots campaign focusing on affordability and Medicaid protection. She discusses the surge of volunteer energy in her race against corporate influence and Trump's attention. Behn critiques how Republican promises have failed working-class voters and highlights the dangers of deregulation through a tragic local event. Emphasizing the necessity of local engagement, she motivates Nashville voters to take action on election day.
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Red-State Voters Reassess Economic Promises
- Voters in deeply red districts are waking up to economic failures rather than cultural messaging.
- Aftyn Behn says building a coalition of the disenchanted is creating real electoral shifts.
Grassroots Energy And Volunteer Surge
- Aftyn Behn recounts canvassing events with high volunteer turnout and national support.
- She describes 40 people at a Sunday canvas and volunteers flying in from across the country.
Policy Shift Fueled The Campaign
- The 'Big Ugly Bill' is framed as a major wealth transfer and catalyst for Behn's candidacy.
- She links Medicaid cuts and the law to voters' growing frustration with cost of living.