A Democrat has decided to run against Senator Doug Jones (AL)

[brooklynite]

Dem Rep. John Rogers announces primary challenge to Doug Jones

MONTGOMERY — State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) delivered a House floor speech on Tuesday asserting that he is running for the United States Senate against Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) in 2020.

“I am now a candidate for United States Senate,” he declared, opening his remarks at the microphone. “I’ve already, I’ve got – I’m running for real. I’m not backing down. I’m a candidate. I’ve already – I asked them to give me $1,000,000 [in campaign pledges to be able to run] and already $500,000 have come in already. And so if I get $500,000 [more], I’ll be an official candidate. I’m telling you right now.”

He again apologized for using the word “retarded” but doubled down on his other previous remarks.

[Skidmore]

1. Rogers is an anti-choice Democrat while

Jones is pro-choice.

[Bleacher Creature]

2. Wow, this guy sounds awful in just about every way imaginable. NT

[RandySF]

3. Who is "them"?

[Indykatie]

4. Follow the Money to See Who is Funding this Fool. Jones is our Best Hope to Hold the AL Sen Seat.

[SunSeeker]

5. THIS

[corbettkroehler]

7. Agreed!

As a Sanders supporter, I know a thing or two about outsiders. However, Alabama is very well represented under Jones.

In a twisted way, this reminds me of Congresswoman Cheney's insurgent campaign for Enzi's Senate seat a few years ago. I'm no fan of Enzi but that scorched earth approach nauseated even me, a proud progressive.

[in2herbs]

6. So he collects all this $$ in contributions but falls short of his million $ goal. Will he return

the campaign contributions? Will he keep the money? Definitely follow the money.

[Aristus]

8. Jesus! This guy is a Democrat?

He can barely speak in complete sentences. I realize that's not a deal-breaker in Alabama. But the Democratic Party ought to have higher standards. He's another one of those *cough*Trump*cough* who substitutes repetition for coherence.