Tennessee is ready to elect Affton. The people of Tennessee are ready to be represented by Affton. This district is about R22, or it was R22. And now we have this race within striking distance, what we call the margin of effort. And when you are in a district like that, when you are in a community like that, to raise your hand to run for Office in an R22 seat takes a very special kind of person. (00:15–00:22)
CLAIM
Asserts that the race is now competitive and within reach for a Democratic candidate.
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