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McGraw May Run for Tenn. Guv

State's Democrats desperate to find challenger for Frist

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(Newser) – Gov. Tim McGraw? The country star is “seriously considering” a run for the post in Tennessee in 2010, Clay Risen writes in a New Republic blog post. Risen notes that Democrats are trying to find a high-profile candidate to run against the all-but-certain Republican entry, Bill Frist. A McGraw spokesman denied the report, but the singer has long harbored political ambitions.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill arrive at the 2008 BMI Country Awards, in Nashville, Nov. 11, 2008.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill arrive at the 2008 BMI Country Awards, in Nashville, Nov. 11, 2008.   (AP Photo)
Country music singer Tim McGraw poses for a picture with his new book,
Country music singer Tim McGraw poses for a picture with his new book, ""My Little Girl," during a book signing event in New York, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tim McGraw performs at the annual Wal Mart shareholder's meeting in Fayetteville, Ark., in June.
Tim McGraw performs at the annual Wal Mart shareholder's meeting in Fayetteville, Ark., in June.   (AP Photo)
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