Blackburn’s expected move to governor leaves Hegseth with potential parachute
Senator Marsha Blackburn is running to become Tennessee's governor. This creates an open Senate seat that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could potentially fill. Hegseth has been identified as a major target for oversight by House Democrats if they gain the majority in Congress. The open seat would offer him a potential alternative to remaining in his current position.
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3 sourcesCould Marsha Blackburn appoint Pete Hegseth to fill her Senate seat? Lawyer explains
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1 sourceHegseth more liked than other possible Blackburn Senate replacements: Poll