Alabama to certify Democrat Jones winner of Senate election
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 months 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, Merrills 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 Moores 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
(14,837 posts)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
(11,088 posts)onenote
(42,759 posts)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
(16,104 posts)If your mind is not boggled, it should be!!!
sandensea
(21,664 posts)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
(23,364 posts)Any other GOPer would have beaten Jones in the general.
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)sandensea
(21,664 posts)Maybe that's why Bannon has become our secret weapon.
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)sandensea
(21,664 posts)Every time the GOP does this to themselves, we always want mo'.
Sneederbunk
(14,300 posts)iluvtennis
(19,871 posts)Last edited Fri Dec 22, 2017, 07:53 PM - Edit history (1)
...I agree his vote would not have made a difference with Pence the one to untie things...just don't like rethugs actions
rpannier
(24,338 posts)iluvtennis
(19,871 posts)rpannier
(24,338 posts)I'm certain most people here have done similar
In 2009, I accidentally put Osama instead of Obama