In a stunning upset, Democrat Doug Jones was declared the winner over Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race.\u00a0 Alabama, among the most Republican states in the country, elected its only state wide Democratic office-holder.\u00a0 Jones clearly benefitted from Roy Moore\u2019s questionable past.\u00a0 Well known to Alabama voters, Moore was kicked off the state Supreme Court twice for refusing to follow the law.\u00a0 Last month, credible allegations surfaced alleging that Moore engaged in sexual misconduct with several young women including with an underage girl.\u00a0 While many Evangelical voters stuck by Moore, enough Republican voters stayed home or voted for Jones.\u00a0 President Trump, Steve Bannon, and others campaigned strongly for Moore.\u00a0 Apparently, Alabama voters were less concerned with President Trump, with a slight majority indicating unfavorable opinions of his performance in office.\u00a0 However, a majority indicated a preference for Republican control of the Senate.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we also saw signs of voter suppression efforts wherein heavily Black precincts were understaffed resulting in very long lines intended to dissuade voters.\u00a0 Although they did not alter the result, these efforts are not limited to Alabama.\u00a0 This is a stain on our democracy and we need to demand better as a nation. \u00a0 More coverage on The Booth!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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