They tried to come for privatization of TVA for fun and profit in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. They failed. I think they gave up. Hard to argue with a plan and system that works, producing a forward-looking, efficient system of well regulated production, with added benefits of flood control, navigation supporting commerce, very large well maintained recreational areas, with the added benefit of low energy costs and always turning revenue back into up keep, modernization and returning money annually to the Federal coffers.