The Tennessee Primary Shows Trump's Grip on the GOP is Not Unshakeable The Republican Party's nomination of Marsha Blackburn as its gubernatorial candidate in Tennessee has been hailed by some as a testament to President Donald Trump's enduring influence over the party.
However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this outcome masks a more nuanced reality: Trump's hold on the GOP is starting to waver.
Blackburn's primary victory over John Rose was predictable given her long history of representing Tennessee in Congress.