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After Republican candidate Matt Van Epps beat Democrat candidate Aftyn Behn in Tuesday’s special election race for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, both parties cheered the results.

Republicans touted a rejection of far-left radical policies following their ability to retain the GOP-held seat, vacated by retired GOP Congressman Mark Greene. Democrats, on the other hand, cheered the slim nature of Van Epps’ victory that came in a district President Donald Trump won by more than 20 points last year, as did Greene in his last two elections. Van Epps ultimately won Tuesday night by just a nine-point margin.

“Last night was the latest flashing red light, indicating that Americans are fed up with Republican policies, particularly how much the

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