# Burchett ‘100%’ Willing to Defy GOP Leadership If Appointed to Senate

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1 outlet covering · First listed: Daily Signal, Nov 9, 2026, 3:15 PM · Read it: <https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/11/09/burchett-100-willing-to-defy-gop-leadership-if-appointed-to-senate/>

Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee is making his pitch to become the next senator of the Volunteer State, seeking an appointment from Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn. He says he’s willing to defy party leadership in the role, if necessary. “I think I’d be a conduit for good legislation. I think too many times legislation just...

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- Nov 9, 2026, 3:15 PM: [Burchett ‘100%’ Willing to Defy GOP Leadership If Appointed to Senate](<https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/11/09/burchett-100-willing-to-defy-gop-leadership-if-appointed-to-senate/>) — Daily Signal (Digital news, United States)
  Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee is making his pitch to become the next senator of the Volunteer State, seeking an appointment from Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn. He says he’s willing to defy party leadership in the role, if necessary. “I think I’d be a conduit for good legislation. I think too many times legislation just...