Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) is reportedly considering a run for Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) seat in the upper chamber if she wins her gubernatorial election in November.

“We’ve got a very good, positive network throughout the state of grassroots people,” Burchett told Punchbowl News, which reported his interest in the Senate seat.

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