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Burchett 'absolutely' would take appointment to Blackburn's seat

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Newest development Nov 9, 2026 · 3 reportsBurchett ‘100%’ Willing to Defy GOP Leadership if Appointed to Senate

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) expressed interest in taking outgoing senator and Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn’s seat once she resigns from upper chamber. Burchett said he would "absolutely" take an appointment to the Senate, making the case that he is more popular and better positioned than an…

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  1. Burchett 'absolutely' would take appointment to Blackburn's seat

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Newest

    Burchett ‘100%’ Willing to Defy GOP Leadership if Appointed to Senate

    Headline from The Daily Signal ·

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. BizPac Review

    Tim Burchett says he would ‘absolutely’ replace Marsha Blackburn in US Senate (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Republican Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett announced Sunday he is willing to fill GOP Tennessee Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn’s seat in the U.S. Senate. Burchett appeared on Blackburn’s shortlist […]

  2. Just the News

    Tennessee Rep. Burchett suggests Senate leader Thune trying to block him from filling Blackburn seat (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    In a separate interview with radio host Todd Starnes, Burchett said he had been told that Thune was working to keep him from receiving the appointment.

  3. The Hill

    Burchett 'absolutely' would take appointment to Blackburn's seat (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) expressed interest in taking outgoing senator and Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn’s seat once she resigns from upper chamber. Burchett said he would "absolutely" take an appointment to the Senate, making the case that he is more popular and better positioned than an…

  4. The Western Journal

    Conservative Rep. Tim Burchett Alleges John Thune Is Working to Keep Him Out of the Senate (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    In the wake of Tuesday’s election in Tennessee, where voters made Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn the state’s newest governor, conservative Rep. Tim Burchett is already making the case to take […]

  5. The Daily Signal

    Burchett ‘100%’ Willing to Defy GOP Leadership if Appointed to Senate (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Republican Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee is making his pitch to become the next senator of the Volunteer State, seeking an appointment from Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn. He says he’s willing to defy party leadership in the role, if necessary. “I think I’d be a conduit for good legislation.

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