Alabama's Senate GOP runoff is a good omen for November

[misanthrope]

Tuberville trounced Sessions despite not taking any policy stances or having absolutely anything of substance to pass along to voters. That makes it more likely Trump loses this fall. Follow me here.

The incumbent Democrat, Doug Jones has been evaluated as one of the most bipartisan Senators in the body. He is capable and adept. It's doubtful he will win re-election in ruby-red and highly polarized Alabama solely because he's a Democrat.

Sessions was a longtime Senate veteran, where he went after working as a federal prosecutor. Regardless of which way the presidential election went, he had the connections and experience to at least get decent committee assignments.

Tuberville is a lying, lazy, grifting ex-coach whose only stated bona fide for the seat was that he loves Trump. If he's elected, he will be holding a seat and looking to do nothing more than stuff his pockets while there. Odds are good that he's arrested for illegalities at some point.

Of the three, Tuberville was the worst choice from numerous angles. The folly of that choice would be accentuated most by having his sole claim to the position -- his devotion to Trump -- be negated by Trump's defeat in November. Then Tuberville has nothing to offer. Less than nothing.

And, let me tell you, little could be more fitting with Alabama's track record and history than that scenario. It would be so totally "Alabama."

For decades, I've heard those around me complain about the unflattering stereotypes Alabamians suffer. My response?

"Do you ever open your eyes and look objectively at what goes around you? Those stereotypes are built through the behavior of Alabamians."

[question everything]

1. How can one donate to Jones?

[PJMcK]

7. Try google

https://dougjones.com/splash

[question everything]

12. Thanks. Will do.

Some more left from the stimulus amount dedicated entirely to donations.

[kentuck]

2. Roll Tide!

That's all Jones has to say.

[soothsayer]

3. Won't they just vote for trump and Tuberville?

[misanthrope]

5. Yes. Yes, they will

And then when Trump is bounced out of office, they'll be left with Senate representation whose sole feather in his cap has been ripped away. He won't have an education or a career in law to rely on in navigating the Senate. He's an empty suit. Worse than that even, because he's greedy and dumb.

[Maru Kitteh]

8. All of those qualities will endear him greatly to every possible lobbyist

And he will not have the knowledge, inclination or experience needed to preserve himself.

[misanthrope]

9. I know, and I can't wait to see it.

He is a prime candidate to get stung.

[Ferrets are Cool]

4. As a lifelong resident, IMO there are only two ways we can keep the seat

One: EVERY LAST DEMOCRAT VOTES

Two: ALABAMA FANS WONT VOTE FOR AN AUBURN COACH

If those two things do not happen, Senator Doug will be history.

[misanthrope]

6. I'm a lifelong resident

and that's why I long ago relinquished any hope of this state bettering itself. I've seen enough to learn by now.

I would have been gone well over a decade ago had not health complications prevented it.

[Jeebo]

10. Your Number Two is what I keep hoping for.

The November Alabama Senate race is a political Iron Bowl between an incumbent who is an Alabama graduate and a former Auburn coach. I keep hoping Crimson Tide fans will turn out in droves to vote for Jones because his opponent is Auburn. That election will be, I think, about three weeks before the gridiron Iron Bowl that probably won't be played this year, so voting against Auburn (Tuberville) will perhaps sublimate Crimson Tide fans' yearnings.

-- Ron

[misanthrope]

13. Sessions is an Alabama alum

I don't think that's much of a factor. Alabamians can't be depended on not to harm themselves.

And I'll be surprised if there's a college football season this year.

[mcar]

11. DeSantis won with the same strategy