Burchett rides motorbike, pledges to help Trump in first TV ad

Press release from Tim Burchett campaign

Knoxville, Tenn. – Republican candidate for Congress Tim Burchett released his first television ad in the TN-02 congressional race today. The ad will run district-wide on both cable and broadcast TV. Titled “East Tennessee Conservative,” the ad highlights Mayor Burchett’s conservative record, his commitment to East Tennessee, and his support for President Trump.

Transcript:

I’m Tim Burchett, and this – this is my home

I’m running for Congress to help President Trump shake up Washington

I’ve taken on some tough fights

As mayor, I killed a huge property tax increase, and I paid down the county’s debt

I fought for term limits and stopped partial birth abortion

I’m proud to be pro-Trump, pro-life, pro-America

And I’m proud to be from East Tennessee

I’m Tim Burchett and I approve this message

Because Washington D.C. needs and East Tennessee conservative

Background:

Mayor Tim Burchett defeated a large proposed property tax increase in his first year as mayor. (The Knoxville Focus, 06/10/12)

Mayor Tim Burchett prioritized fiscal responsibility and paid down $45 million in Knox County’s debt. (The Tennessee Star, 05/08/18)

In the state legislature, Tim Burchett co-sponsored term limits legislation. (HB 0717, 1995-1996)

In the state legislature, Tim Burchett co-sponsored a ban on partial-birth abortion that was signed into law. (SB 1274/HB 0766, 1997-1998)