Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee Republicans feel pressure from the right

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 1,531

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Conservative groups hammered lawmakers this week over a bill that would make it harder for people to challenge constitutionally questionable laws in Tennessee, with one urging people to “Stop the tyranny!”

The bill also led to a bit of bristling in the Senate Judiciary panel, providing further proof that Republicans don’t always hold hands and sing Kumbaya.

Early Tuesday, the Tennessee Firearms Association pummeled Republicans with a message showing the faces of Sen. John Stevens …

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