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Five takeaways from the Alabama run-off
[The Hill] President Trump and the GOP establishment took a hit on Tuesday, as former judge Roy Moore defeated incumbent Sen. Luther Strange (R-Ala.) to become the GOP’s nominee for December’s general election in the Yellowhammer State. Moore won a comfortable victory, despite Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) backing Strange. What were the main takeaways? [Bulletized from article] - Trump backed the wrong man. - A serious defeat for McConnell - Bragging rights for Bannon and Breitbart - Could more GOP senators eye the exit? [Besides the rhino Bob Corker] - Moore could give GOP heartburn [Takeaway without a downside] Alabama conservatives rallied to Moore’s banner, but he is a deeply controversial figure renowned for his incendiary statements. Among his past pronouncements, he has argued that "homosexual conduct should be illegal"; has falsely suggested that former President Obama was not born in the United States; and has asserted incorrectly that parts of Indiana and Illinois are under Islamic "Sharia law." Many share the opinions listed above. Moore was suspended from his state’s Supreme Court twice: Once for defying a court order to remove a statue of Christianity’s Ten Commandments from the state’s judicial building; and, more recently, for instructing the state’s judges, in defiance of the U.S. Supreme Court, to refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. He will be a magnet for media attention, especially if he wins in December. There are plenty of his would-be colleagues in the Senate GOP who will not relish the idea of being forced to answer for some of his positions. No problem, leave NOW and avoid the rush. Posted by: Besoeker 2017-09-27 |
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