Full statement history
Every publicly sourced statement tracked for Tim Burchett — 8 counted toward the rhetoric score, plus any procedural entries shown below for completeness (not counted).
Toward Republicans
7.8n=62026-08-05 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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TN-06, get out the vote tomorrow for my friend @JohnnyGarrett. https://t.co/LXpvXXeNlG
This is a brief get-out-the-vote tweet endorsing Johnny Garrett, a fellow Republican, for a Tennessee legislative race.
Link to source ↗2026-08-03 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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Incredible crowd and great response at @SenJohnson’s Boots and Jeans, BBQ and Beans last night with @VoteMarsha. Thank y’all for having me. https://t.co/dOBTdUKCER
This is a lighthearted social media post thanking fellow Republican senators (Ron Johnson and Marsha Blackburn) for hosting/attending an event.
Link to source ↗2026-08-03 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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Looking forward to being in Chattanooga for One Last Get Out The Vote Rally with friends like @VoteMarsha, @westonwamp, and @GlennJacobsTN. https://t.co/ZgY2OuzIXV
This is a promotional tweet about a campaign rally, naming fellow Republicans as 'friends' being campaigned with.
Link to source ↗2026-08-01 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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I don’t put much stock in fake news and polling data. I put stock in proven leadership. If you didn’t vote early, make a plan to go vote on August 6 for @VoteMarsha. https://t.…
Burchett is endorsing fellow Republican Marsha Blackburn, crediting her as a 'proven leader,' which counts as an own-party targeted comment (praise of a same-party colleague's political standing).
Link to source ↗2026-07-30 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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My Bill the “Stop Retail Food Store SNAP Trafficking Act” attacks this very problem. If only our Chairs would take it up. https://t.co/SMATHVqFvp
Burchett expresses mild frustration that unnamed committee 'Chairs' (implicitly his own party's leadership, since Republicans control the House) haven't advanced his bill.
Link to source ↗2026-07-28 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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I’m proud to support my friend @BillHagertyTN. He’s right — get to the polls and vote Republican down the ballot. https://t.co/JlIG8sP3H…
The statement is an endorsement of a fellow Republican, Senator Bill Hagerty, praising him and urging a straight Republican ticket vote.
Link to source ↗Toward Democrats
2025-10-15 · Interview · Mediaite / NewsNation town hall
NewsNation town hall remarks on cross-party friendships
“I respect Cortez, she's my buddy.”
Burchett, a Republican, expresses personal warmth and respect toward Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat, referring to her as his 'buddy.'…
2023-01-07 · Written statement · burchett.house.gov
Statement on Speaker McCarthy's election
“Reign in reckless spending, address the border crisis, and fight the woke agenda.”
This is a short slogan-style statement listing priorities, with 'woke agenda' functioning as a categorical, undefined jab at the opposing…