Marsha Blackburn, Phil Bredesen debate in US Senate race

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Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen and Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn chat after the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen and Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn speak at the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Democratice candidate Phil Bredesen and his wife Andrea Conte, back to camera, greet Mary Clement after the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen and Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn shake hands after the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn speaks at the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen speaks at the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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A crowd listens to the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at a watch party at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Students watch the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate from a viewing area in Labry Hall at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Signs in support of Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn wait outside during the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Michael Anastasi, vice president of news for the USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, steps up to the podium to deliver opening remarks at the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Moderators David Plazas, left, of The Tennessean, and Rhori Johnson, of NewsChannel 5, speak to the audience at the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Marsha Blackburn supporters move into position in anticipation of her arrival for the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen speaks to supporters before the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Memorial Hall at Cumberland University was the site of the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate
Tuesday Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Bredesen supporters watch the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate in the Fine Arts building at Cumberland University Tuesday Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Marsha Blackburn supporters put up a sign before the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen and his wife Andrea Conte walk through a crowd of supporters before the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Marsha Blackburn supporters await the arrival of the Republican candidate for the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen and his wife Andrea Conte arrive for the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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A sign greets the candidates and supporters at the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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The Lebanon High School band arrives to play for Phil Bredesen supporters outside the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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An anti-Marsha Blackburn mobile sign rolls up before the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Phil Bredesen supporters listen to the Lebanon High School band before the start of the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Marsha Blackburn talks with the media after the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Phil Bredesen talks with the media after the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at Cumberland University Tuesday Sept. 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Phil Bredesen debated Tuesday at Cumberland University.(Photo: Lacy Atkins / The Tennessean)Buy Photo

Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Phil Bredesen clashed in the first of two televised debates Tuesday night in Tennessee’s U.S. Senate race, sparring over opioid policy, the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, federal tax cuts and a range of other issues.

In the combative one-hour exchange that was tense from the outset, Blackburn, a conservative Williamson County congressman, went on the offensive often against Bredesen, painting him throughout as an ally of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

Phill Bredesen U.S. Senate debate in Tennessee Michael Schwab/USA TODAY NEWTWORK - TENNESSEE

Bredesen, a former Tennessee governor, framed himself as an independent who would work with Republicans and look beyond partisan bickering to solve issues.

Tuesday's event was sponsored by the USA TODAY NETWORK-Tennessee, NewsChannel 5 WTVF-TV, Nashville Public Television, the League of Women Voters of Tennessee and Cumberland University.

It marked a rare side-by-side moment in a closely contested race that is gaining national attention as Democrats look to regain control of the U.S. Senate. Republicans hold 51-49 majority, and Tennessee is among a handful of key battleground states in the Nov. 6 general election.

Marsha Blackburn, Phil Bredesen debate in US Senate race

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