Alabama to certify Democrat Jones winner of Senate election

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters




DECEMBER 22, 2017 / 4:58 PM / UPDATED 17 MINUTES AGO

Reuters Staff

(Reuters) - Democrat Doug Jones’ surprise victory over Republican Roy Moore in this month’s special U.S. Senate election will be certified on Dec. 28, Alabama state officials said on Friday.

Jones will be the first Democrat sent to the Senate from Republican stronghold Alabama in a quarter century. When he takes office, Republicans’ majority in the chamber will narrow to 51 of the 100 seats.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall and Secretary of State John Merrill will meet to certify Jones’ win, Merrill’s office said in a statement. Jones’ margin of victory was 1.5 percentage points. Moore has not conceded defeat in the Dec. 12 vote, despite being urged by President Donald Trump to do so. Calls and emails to Moore’s campaign spokeswomen were not immediately returned on Friday.

Moore was a controversial candidate whose campaign was beset by allegations that he sexually assaulted or pursued teenage girls while he was in his 30s. He denied the misconduct allegations, saying they were a result of “dirty politics.”

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[getagrip_already]

1. wonder when jones will be sworn in?

Franken's replacement will be sworn in 1/3. Doesn't seem like they can go beyond that for jones of he is certified.

[Tiggeroshii]

3. I think 1/3 is what is established.

[onenote]

4. the next step is for Jones to present the certification to the secretary of the senate

Given that the Senate is essentially is recess (except for pro forma sessions) until January 3, I would think that would be when Jones will be sworn in.

[yallerdawg]

2. A church-going, pro-choice, liberal Democrat won statewide election in Alabama!

If your mind is not boggled, it should be!!!

[sandensea]

5. And if the GOPee keeps fielding these old perverts as candidates, he won't be the last.

They forget that if they intend to turn self-righteousness into a political platform, they had better make sure no one's hands were in places they shouldn't.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

6. The result of Steve Bannon's candidate winning the primary.

Any other GOPer would have beaten Jones in the general.

[Fred Sanders]

9. Bring on the Bannon fodder in every race. The Deplorables are not the majority anywhere.

[sandensea]

10. They say that miscreants often fall on account of self-sabotage

Maybe that's why Bannon has become our secret weapon.

[Fred Sanders]

12. Bannon fodder. For us to destroy. More Moores, please!

[sandensea]

17. No doubt about it: Moore is more.

Every time the GOP does this to themselves, we always want mo'.

[Sneederbunk]

7. Roy Moore is certifiable.

[iluvtennis]

8. Waited until right after the tax vote to certify Jones- find that interesting...

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...I agree his vote would not have made a difference with Pence the one to untie things...just don't like rethugs actions

[rpannier]

14. Jones

[iluvtennis]

15. Sorry, my bad. :-(

[rpannier]

16. No apologies needed

I'm certain most people here have done similar
In 2009, I accidentally put Osama instead of Obama

[stonecutter357]

11. K&R

[SunSeeker]

13. Fuckers waited until the tax bill passed.