If the call contained untrue information, it might have been questionable. However, everything mentioned was factual and can be defended. The call was merely informing voters of the truth about Tim Burchett, something the local media in Knoxville has failed to do for many years now. Tuesday's robocall was not a political mudslinging tactic but rather an educational service to voters who are not hearing the real story about a man who wants their vote for Congress.

According to the Tennessean, the state's most respected news publication, at least four individuals have been interviewed by the FBI relating to Tim Burchett possibly being involved with bribery, tax evasion, and questionable practices relating to county contracts. On this matter, the call simply pointed out what seasoned journalists Dave Boucher and Joel Ebert previously have reported.

The call then stated that the Department of Justice is reportedly sending out letters at present time. According to sources with knowledge of the matter, a longtime area politico received a letter just before Christmas asking them to either give assistance to the Feds or potentially face prosecution. Word of this letter has rapidly spread through the Knoxville political community and Burchett is aware of it, according to people close to him.