Tennessee’s Aftyn Behn Faces Criticism Over Tax Policies Despite ‘Working-Class’ Campaign
State Rep. Aftyn Behn, a Democratic hopeful for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, is navigating a political challenge as her campaign promises to support the working class clash with her voting record. Behn, running to replace Mark Green in the deeply red district, has consistently opposed measures that could have lowered taxes for small businesses and residents. Her resistance to the 2017 Trump tax cuts and a $400 million tax cut bill for Tennessee businesses has drawn criticism, with opponents highlighting her stance as at odds with her pro-working-class platform. Despite this, Behn maintains her commitment to reducing the cost of living for Tennesseans, framing her votes as necessary to hold powerful entities accountable. Her campaign, which has likened her to New York City’s Mayor-Elect Zoh, …