Johnson and Trump Try to Avoid an Upset House Loss in Tennessee
The New York Times • 12/1/2025 • Last cited 12/1/2025
Summary
Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Trump are actively campaigning in Tennessee for a House special election, highlighting the significant national attention surrounding the race. According to The New York Times, Johnson emphasized this by putting Trump on speakerphone during a campaign stop.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
45 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-10-11What We Know About the Explosion in Central Tennessee (The New York Times)
- 2025-11-06The Republicans Warning They Have a Problem (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-01Johnson and Trump Try to Avoid an Upset House Loss in Tennessee (current)
- 2025-12-03Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee House Race After a Trump-Led Rescue Mission (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-04Poll Suggests Voters May Blame Republicans More if Affordable Care Act Subsidies Go Away (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-05Florida Republicans Start Redistricting Talks, but Some Aren’t in a Rush (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-07What Do Republicans Have to Fear? Ask Tennessee. (The New York Times)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 45 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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