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

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 any of the others on Blackburn’s reported shortlist. Burchett appeared...

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