Oct 30, 2024 - Politics

Blackburn pushes for border crackdown in final campaign ad

Nate Rau

Sen. Marsha Blackburn and state Rep. Gloria Johnson — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (left) and state Rep. Gloria Johnson. Photos: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images and Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Americana Music Association

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn released the final ad of her reelection campaign this week, focusing on the red-meat issue of border security.

Why it matters: The race between Blackburn and her Democratic challenger state Rep. Gloria Johnson is in its final days.

Republicans up and down the ballot have been hyper-focused on border security as a deciding issue this election.

Between the lines: Blackburn begins the ad by saying "America is under attack," before touting her hard-line position on immigration.

Earlier in the race, Blackburn released an ad touting her hawkish stance on China. She also promoted her push to protect minors from online abuse.

The other side: Johnson also released a new ad this week, attacking Blackburn for "accepting money from drug companies and voting against lowering prices."

Johnson says she's fighting for real people, not lobbyists and billionaires.

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Blackburn pushes for border crackdown in final campaign ad

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