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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJeff Sessions is one of the most racist former senators we've had.
There is so much of Jeff Sessions past that Doug Jones could exploit right now. Doug Jones could get a lot of enthusiasm from his base to turn out. He needs to hit Sessions on his ugly racism. Jeff Sessions history will not play well anywhere right now.
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Jeff Sessions is one of the most racist former senators we've had. (Original Post)
BlueLucy
Jun 2020
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Funtatlaguy
(10,862 posts)1. I think Sessions is expected to lose the GOP runoff
to former Auburn football coach Tommy Tubberville who will then face Doug Jones in the general.
Jeebo
(2,019 posts)5. A political "Iron Bowl"?
I hope Crimson Tide fans will turn out in droves against Tuberville and for Jones.
-- Ron
Funtatlaguy
(10,862 posts)7. I think Jones did go to Univ of Alabama.
JI7
(89,237 posts)2. Being a Racist is not considered that bad among many in Alabama
BlueLucy
(1,609 posts)3. Yes but Alabama has a lot of black folks who could get ultra motivated.
JI7
(89,237 posts)4. Black people already support Jones and know that Republicans are racist
BigMin28
(1,168 posts)6. Let's not forget
Stephen Miller worked as Sessions director of communications. He wrote many of Jeff Sessions speeches.
greyl
(22,990 posts)8. Jeff Sessions is a decrepid confederate footnote. nt
tritsofme
(17,367 posts)9. I think you misunderestimate our former senators.