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US Senate candidate, TN

Phil Bredesen is running to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate. He's a former governor, mayor and CEO with a proven record of thoughtful leadership.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Oct 10
    US Senate candidate, TN

    The Big Pharma industry got exactly what they wanted.

    What They Wanted
    235 replies 642 retweets 905 likes
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  2. 14 minutes ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    Early voting starts tomorrow and runs through November 1st. Are you ready to vote? Check your registration and find your polling place at

    2 replies 17 retweets 30 likes
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  3. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    make it look as easy as 1,2,3...

    with a 4-2 win over the Wild tonight for their 3rd consecutive W!
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  4. 12 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    The deficit has exploded to almost $800 billion. By holding all federal expenditures — aside from social security — at their current level for 6 years, the deficit would be eliminated. Let’s get things done.

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  5. 13 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    I’m just trying to put something on the table here to say look, if you want to cut this deficit down, here’s an approach to doing it. It’s not different from what families and businesses have to do. And I already have the experience doing it as governor here in Tennessee.

    22 replies 103 retweets 265 likes
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  6. 14 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    This race is about Tennessee, not Washington’s political games. As governor you trusted me to put Tennessee first, creating jobs, balancing the budget, and improving education. That’s what senators ought to do. I’m applying for the job.

    31 replies 180 retweets 417 likes
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  7. 14 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    Washington is full of special interest money, corrupting Congress to the point where it has little connection with the realities back here in TN. My campaign is trying to break through the noise & actually talk about the issues that affect Tennesseans.

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  8. 15 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    “When the recession came and we had a one billion dollar revenue problem in one fiscal year, never in my wildest dreams did I think you could balance those last three budgets without a tax increase, but you did.” - Former Director of the Tennessee Budget office (1977-2011)

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  9. Retweeted
    19 hours ago

    The U.S. federal budget deficit rose in fiscal year 2018 to $779,000,000,000, $113 billion higher than the previous fiscal period, CNBC reports.

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  10. 16 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    In the 16 years that has been in Washington, the annual deficit has doubled.

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  11. 17 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    Congress needs to get back to basics, & there are few things more basic for our Congress to do than to pass a budget and keep our country’s doors open. There is common ground for getting things done & paying our bills and Tennessee is a testament of that.

    16 replies 94 retweets 174 likes
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  12. 18 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    I was raised by a single mother. She would have loved to have a tax cut, but not if it was going to mean a tax increase for her kids and grandkids. If we’re going to take on tax reform we should do it the right way, not by putting it on the credit card for future generations.

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  13. 19 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    This campaign is open to anyone — young and old — who is tired of the hyper-partisan shouting in Washington. Every day volunteers across Tennessee are making calls and knocking on doors to help us win in November. Join us:

    15 replies 76 retweets 190 likes
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  14. 19 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    To get the deficit under control, we may have to make some hard choices. Tennessee families do that day in and day out without closing up shop, skirting their responsibilities or pouting & sitting on their hands. The federal government can do the same.

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  15. 21 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    Politicians in Washington have failed to address the federal deficit, kicking the can down the road and burdening future generations. As governor, I worked with both parties to pass eight balanced budgets. I’m ready to do it again as Tennessee’s Senator.

    17 replies 168 retweets 333 likes
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  16. 22 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    Don't forget, early voting for the November 6th election starts Wednesday, October 17th across the entire state of Tennessee. I'm applying to be your next United States Senator, and I'd appreciate your vote. Find your polling place at

    16 replies 130 retweets 186 likes
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  17. 23 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    I think having control of your fiscal situation is a precursor to being able to do all of the things government ought to be able to do for the people of Tennessee.

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  18. 24 hours ago
    US Senate candidate, TN

    As governor I balanced eight consecutive budgets without establishing an income tax or raising the sales tax. In the 16 years my opponent has been in Washington, she has never passed a balanced budget.

    46 replies 331 retweets 581 likes
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  19. Oct 14
    US Senate candidate, TN

    “This man has done more for Upper East Tennessee than any other governor in my adult lifetime. - former Republican state representative Dale Ford. Thank you for your support. I look forward to continuing to serve Upper East TN as your next U.S. Senator.

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  20. Oct 14
    US Senate candidate, TN

    “Governor Bredesen has helped influence me. My sister and I were both recipients of the Hope Scholarship and without that scholarship it would have been a big financial burden for my parents.” - Victoria R on why she supports Team Bredesen.

    18 replies 243 retweets 498 likes
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  21. Oct 14
    US Senate candidate, TN

    Our current student loan system has a lot of failures, and I have a plan to fix it.

    16 replies 162 retweets 317 likes
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