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| Five takeaways from the Alabama run-off |
| 2017-09-27 |
| [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 |
| #6 Alabama conservatives rallied to Moore’s banner, but he is a deeply controversial figure renowned for his incendiary statements. Embrace the power of "because", Fox Butterfield Jr. |
| Posted by: charger 2017-09-27 18:30 |
| #5 Takeaway #6: McConnell Pledges to Support Roy Moore and Donald Trump’s Agenda Now we wait and see if the long knives re-appear. |
| Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-09-27 13:56 |
| #4 Judge Roy |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2017-09-27 13:14 |
| #3 Times are a changin': BREAKING: @GOP Establishment Support Moving Towards @JohnThune & Away From Mitch McConnell Over #LoserLuther Strange |
| Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-09-27 09:21 |
| #2 Congress has brought this on itself. People are sending this do nothing parasite body a message that they have had enough of business as usual. Time for a big shakeup. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2017-09-27 05:46 |
| #1 I would offer the additional 'takeaways.' - Dems will pour a butt load of money into attempting to defeat populist candidate Roy Moore. - President Trump will find something very useful for candidate Luther Strange to do. - This election could be a bellweather for things to come in the Congress. - Sale of Colt Cobras, S&W Models 360 and 642 revolvers could skyrocket. - President Trump will visit Alabama wearing a Stetson. Related article: Roy Moore versus Democrat Doug Jones: Alabama Senate race will be 'ugly, exciting' |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2017-09-27 03:06 |