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Midterm Matchup: 'What The Fact' Checks Tennessee Senate Race

The candidates' claims center on hot-button issues in this red state: blame for the opioid crisis and single-payer health care.

Midterm Matchup: 'What The Fact' Checks Tennessee Senate Race

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By Scripps News Staff

Posted: 5:20 p.m. EDT Oct 2, 2018

Each week until the 2018 midterm elections, "What The Fact" breaks down the claims made by candidates in races that could decide control of the House and Senate.

In Tennessee, Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn and former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen are facing off for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Bob Corker.

"What The Fact," with PolitiFact's Aaron Sharockman and Katie Sanders, airs every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET. Click here to check local listings.

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