Sen. Marsha Blackburn Talks Border and Inflation in Tennessee

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has wrapped up her sixth annual 95-County Tour, highlighting pressing concerns for residents of Tennessee, including inflation, border security, and community safety. Throughout the tour, Blackburn has engaged with constituents, addressing over 3,500 casework issues, fielding 45,000 phone calls, and responding to 320,000 letters. Additionally, she has connected with more than 225,000 Tennesseans through tele-town halls across the state. In a recent video, Blackburn expressed her concerns about the impact of the Biden-Harris administration on the state, stating that Tennesseans are feeling "fatigued" by the current policies. She pointed to significant increases in living costs, with inflation rising over 20% since President Biden took office, rent up 30%, and gas prices soaring by 40%. Blackburn emphasized that these economic challenges are compounded by issues related to border security, including the rise of fentanyl, gang violence, and human trafficking. Blackburn called for immediate policy changes to alleviate these burdens, advocating for across-the-board spending cuts of one, two, and five percent to reduce federal spending. She also proposed measures such as constructing a wall on the southern border, implementing tough-on-crime policies, and reinstating cash bail to enhance community safety. According to Blackburn, these are the actions that Tennesseans are demanding to improve their quality of life.