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98. He's the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Alabama in 25 years.

Mon Dec 18, 2017, 04:31 AM

Dec 2017

Though I don't like what he's saying here, keep in mind he didn't exactly win in a landslide, and that was against a known pervert who only lost because he was scrutinized before the election.

What matters here is how Jones VOTES in the Senate, not whether or not his speeches will parrot those of Elizabeth Warren. Here's a sneak preview: they never will. Not if you want to get over 20% of the vote in Alabama.

As long as Jones VOTES like Elizabeth Warren, it will matter far more than whether or not he says the same things she does in front of TV cameras.

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Doug Jones Says Congress Should Move On From Trump Sexual Misconduct Allegations [View all] marble falls Dec 2017 OP

Unfuckingbelievable. 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2017 #1

Consider my post #37 below (n/t) PJMcK Dec 2017 #38

Don't see it that way. If he starts out by appeasing Repugs, when is he going to stop? 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2017 #54

Why the hell not? He will never be held accountable for his actions. Time to move on. tonyt53 Dec 2017 #88

Tell it to the women Trump abused. 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2017 #94

AMEN!!! bamabluedot Dec 2017 #110

You appear to think that i have no sympathies for those he abused. You couldn't be more wrong. tonyt53 Dec 2017 #113

He's right, though. Really. Crimes committed years and years ago... TygrBright Dec 2017 #2

No. It's not. It's time to focus on them. uppityperson Dec 2017 #3

+1000 Pachamama Dec 2017 #6

Yep. TDale313 Dec 2017 #81

Agreed! We will not be silent or silenced..when women RestoreAmerica2020 Dec 2017 #92

Is this for real? Pachamama Dec 2017 #4

You're right.nt 7962 Dec 2017 #42

He is a freshman Senator from Alabama. He is supposed to represent his enough Dec 2017 #5

Then why did he not say this during the campaign? rpannier Dec 2017 #31

When did he ever say the opposite? He represents Alabama. If he wants to keep his job pnwmom Dec 2017 #50

Some arguing we would be better off with Moore forget about ALL the evil he represented. Fred Sanders Dec 2017 #52

This is not about Moore rpannier Dec 2017 #57

Again, why didn't he say so earlier rpannier Dec 2017 #59

Why should he have, if no one asked him? And if they did, what did he say? n/t pnwmom Dec 2017 #60

That's a fair question to ask rpannier Dec 2017 #73

Under normal circumstances, I might feel differently. But in light of the CURRENT pnwmom Dec 2017 #93

I concur PJMcK Dec 2017 #39

Ummmm...... The_jackalope Dec 2017 #7

Post removed Post removed Dec 2017 #8

Nonsense. And a personal attack like that on an election D is ridiculous. I will not alert so Fred Sanders Dec 2017 #23

"Doug Jones Says Congress Should Move On From Trump Sexual Misconduct Allegations." LenaBaby61 Dec 2017 #9

I read some of the other thread Clarity2 Dec 2017 #10

Why was he calling on Franken to resign, then? LisaL Dec 2017 #11

He really should go all out liberal rusty fender Dec 2017 #12

Why not stay uncommitted at least. jalan48 Dec 2017 #13

Fu*king sigh. n/t jrthin Dec 2017 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author RestoreAmerica2020 Dec 2017 #68

Holy Freaking Insanity! pazzyanne Dec 2017 #15

Please see my post #37 below PJMcK Dec 2017 #43

...and move on to constitutional misconduct and possible collusion Freethinker65 Dec 2017 #16

A true Blue Dog - maybe DownriverDem Dec 2017 #17

Condervatives have their intersts over represented, conservatives will hardly ever vote for a.... marble falls Dec 2017 #18

Dems .... LenaBaby61 Dec 2017 #19

spoken like a true DINO mdbl Dec 2017 #20

Good. If he's to keep his job in a solidly red state, he'll have to say some things pnwmom Dec 2017 #56

Jones did say "not at this point". So he joins the majority of D politicians who want the Fred Sanders Dec 2017 #21

Agreed BeyondGeography Dec 2017 #22

The attacks on the thread are vicious and suspicious and alertable. Fred Sanders Dec 2017 #25

What's your take on these Democrats: marble falls Dec 2017 #46

I support all Democrats. You could alert yourself for disagreeing with the majority. Fred Sanders Dec 2017 #48

Shame on you. The majority here agree with those Democrats in Congress who are calling for Trump's.. marble falls Dec 2017 #53

We replaced Jeff Sessions with a guy who convicted the Birmingham church bombers BeyondGeography Dec 2017 #61

Why did he want Franken to resign, then? LisaL Dec 2017 #26

Nobody is regretting Jones beating Moore. A signifcant number of us are shocked that he is not.... marble falls Dec 2017 #66

Well, that's exactly right. LisaL Dec 2017 #104

Thank you for pointing this out, Fred PJMcK Dec 2017 #47

I'd rather focus on Boss Tweet's current crimes Retrograde Dec 2017 #24

This Freethinker65 Dec 2017 #27

Yes, this. sprinkleeninow Dec 2017 #72

Sigh Cosmocat Dec 2017 #101

DINO ALERT! DINO ALERT! Maxheader Dec 2017 #28

Interesting atreides1 Dec 2017 #29

Prepare for this dude to switch parties in 3... 2... 1... nt. BlueIdaho Dec 2017 #30

I dont agree with his sentiments on this issue, but I can tell you Ferrets are Cool Dec 2017 #32

Thanks. NT enough Dec 2017 #36

Sounds like a man who just doesn't get it. milestogo Dec 2017 #33

Post removed Post removed Dec 2017 #34

An elected Democrat in a historical upset is going to be a problem, you say? Bring on some more! Fred Sanders Dec 2017 #49

His presence now is going to affect every single vote the R's schedule, with only a 51 to 49 lead. pnwmom Dec 2017 #58

He's right . stonecutter357 Dec 2017 #35

PEOPLE, THIS WAS CALCULATED! PJMcK Dec 2017 #37

I agree. shanny Dec 2017 #71

I agree too. He's not a senator from Ca. demosincebirth Dec 2017 #85

Well said. Justice Dec 2017 #109

Distasteful though it is...I can understand it too LiberalLovinLug Dec 2017 #111

Our next election isnt about Donald Trump... brooklynite Dec 2017 #40

Don't get mad at Doug Jones. 53% of white women underthematrix Dec 2017 #41

I guess he never learned when he was young Perseus Dec 2017 #44

I was thinking that too TexasBushwhacker Dec 2017 #64

Eyes on the prize Norbert Dec 2017 #45

I knew it would take some DUers about two seconds to turn on him. pnwmom Dec 2017 #51

I was one of those who commented on his comment Perseus Dec 2017 #63

You don't understand how deeply unpopular the Democratic party is in Alabama. pnwmom Dec 2017 #65

Didn't Trump invite him over to the whitehouse a few days ago for something? dustyscamp Dec 2017 #55

As much as I dislike this. He has a point. My initial reaction was "Hell f-ing no!" bitterross Dec 2017 #62

Then why make any assaulters of women resign. marble falls Dec 2017 #67

That is not the point. bitterross Dec 2017 #69

... marble falls Dec 2017 #74

But the other end of that argument is politics has become more fluid rpannier Dec 2017 #75

Gloria Allred and Lisa Bloom DeminPennswoods Dec 2017 #70

Who's missing Russiagate? How much distraction does simply standing for Trump resigning for his .... marble falls Dec 2017 #76

At least 1 of the victims has a lawsuit ongoing DeminPennswoods Dec 2017 #97

Jones was a prosecuter tirebiter Dec 2017 #77

He knows what will sell in Alabama at any rate.., TDale313 Dec 2017 #82

All due respect, fuck that shit. TDale313 Dec 2017 #78

He's got a job to do... MrScorpio Dec 2017 #79

He is looking to win in 2020... Casprings Dec 2017 #80

this guy is turning out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing. olddad56 Dec 2017 #83

I'm sure an Elizabeth Warren Democrat would have romped to victory in Alabama... brooklynite Dec 2017 #87

Are people really too dense to realize that he's going to HAVE to say things like this sometimes? bearsfootball516 Dec 2017 #84

Trojan Horse? democratisphere Dec 2017 #86

I want Trump strung up for consorting with the Russians, not sexual misconduct jmowreader Dec 2017 #89

He's not in an either or situation. I want him jammed up for all his deeds, to admit all his crap. marble falls Dec 2017 #100

Hmmm? burrowowl Dec 2017 #90

Cut him some slack redstateblues Dec 2017 #91

These ARE "real issues" More_Cowbell Dec 2017 #95

He has to tack right to be re-elected. Ok with me. Cicada Dec 2017 #96

He's the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Alabama in 25 years. DFW Dec 2017 #98

His votes are even less important than our regaining the majority. yardwork Dec 2017 #107

I swear people cant see the forest for the trees. MrsCoffee Dec 2017 #99

We have more than enough on Trump with the things he's done recently ebbie15644 Dec 2017 #102

All that is well and good, but why was Jones asking Franken to resign? LisaL Dec 2017 #103

Franken should not resign. If he's investigated and it's ebbie15644 Dec 2017 #106

while I find his comments completely out of touch with reality... Javaman Dec 2017 #105

OOMFG!!! Doug Jones Represents ALABAMA!!! LovingA2andMI Dec 2017 #108

Doug Jones radical noodle Dec 2017 #112