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    Doug Jones’ surprise win in Alabama may also boost the national fortunes of the Democratic Party

Doug Jones’ surprise win in Alabama may also boost the national fortunes of the Democratic Party

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This week saw Democrat Doug Jones win Alabama’s US Senate special election against Republican Roy Moore. Andrée E. Reeves writes that Jones was able to clinch this upset victory by avoiding personal attacks and energizing turnout, especially among African Americans, young people, and women. She comments that the Democratic Party’s base has now been similarly animated, while those like […]

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    In Alabama’s deeply divided Senate election, Democrat Doug Jones faces an uphill battle

In Alabama’s deeply divided Senate election, Democrat Doug Jones faces an uphill battle

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Voters in the Yellowhammer State go to the polls tomorrow in a Special Election for one of the state’s US Senate seats. Andrée Reeves gives an overview of the state of the race, and argues that despite the controversies surrounding the Republican candidate, Judge Roy Moore, the Democratic candidate, Doug Jones, is a long shot to win in deeply […]

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    Long Read: Why the Alabama Senate race is now everyone’s problem.

Long Read: Why the Alabama Senate race is now everyone’s problem.

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On November 9th, the Washington Post reported that allegations of past sexual misconduct had been levelled against former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who had been widely tipped to win the state’s election for the US Senate on December 12th. Andrée Reeves writes that many in the GOP establishment have condemned or distanced themselves from the already controversial Moore, […]

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    Alabama’s Senate runoff election mirrors the national struggle for the heart and soul of the Republican Party

Alabama’s Senate runoff election mirrors the national struggle for the heart and soul of the Republican Party

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Republican voters will go to the polls on September 26th to select the state’s US Senator to replace Jeff Sessions, who President Trump elevated to the position of US Attorney General. Andrée E. Reeves gives an overview of the runoff race, which pits former state Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore against former Attorney General (and now incumbent US Senator) […]

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