Oct 18, 2024 - Politics

Blackburn and Johnson air new ads in Senate race

Nate Rau

Gloria Johnson and Marsha Blackburn — Gloria Johnson (on left) and Marsha Blackburn. Photos: Jason Kempin, Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images

As the Tennessee Senate battle entered the home stretch, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn dropped a new ad touting her tough stance on China while state Rep. Gloria Johnson made a play for moderate voters.

State of play: Blackburn, the incumbent Republican, enjoys a fundraising advantage over Johnson.

Her new ad "Breaking China" highlights her hardline stance on issues related to the top U.S. rival.
In the ad, Blackburn is seen smashing plates illustrated with the Chinese flag. "China stole our jobs, sent us a virus. They're buying up our land and spying on us," Blackburn says. "We're gonna have to break a lot more 'china' to save America."

The other side: As a state lawmaker, Johnson has carved out a reputation as a progressive champion.

In her new ad called "TN not DC," Johnson touts herself as a gun owner who fought for low taxes. She calls herself a teacher, not a politician.

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