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Louise's husband. Father of three. Granddad of two. Former U.S. Senator for Alabama. Counsel at ArentFox Schiff. Dog person. Author of ”Bending Toward Justice.”
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I have called for:
—Complete disclosure of all documents
—Subpoena Mark Judge
—Postpone the vote
Dr. Ford was credible & courageous.
What message will we send to our daughters & sons, let alone sexual assault victims?
The message I will send is this—I vote no. #RightSideofHistory
Delete your account Jeff. This came out of a Republican controlled Senate committee on a strong bi-partisan vote. I know it’s tough for you to be on the right side of history when it comes to the Confederacy, but you should give it a try.
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.@DougJones vote to remove from all military facilities and installations the names of every soldier who fought for the Confederacy betrays the character and decency of every soldier who fought for the South in that bloody and monumental war...
I’m a former US Attorney. If a judge/juror made a public statement that their mind was made up before all testimony is in, the trial would be prejudiced & I’d move for mistrial & have the judge removed.
Mr. Leader, is this the message we want to send to victims of sexual assault?
We don’t need an outside agitator like Steve Bannon carpetbagging in Alabama.
Today, I have the solemn responsibility to uphold my oath of #ImpartialJustice
Growing up in Alabama I learned right from wrong.
What the President did was more than wrong. Someone has to stand up & say so. I will fulfill my oath & vote in favor of both articles of impeachment.
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Senators are elected to make tough choices. We must study the facts & exercise independent judgment in keeping with our oaths.
I've studied the record for months. Unfortunately I believe the President abused his power for his own benefit.
My statement: sen.gov/V71P
I will not be a party to Mitch McConnell's power grab and I will not be a party to the further erosion of the Senate.
I will not vote to confirm any Supreme Court justice nominee until after the election is concluded. The American people deserve a voice.
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Doug just took a stand for the American people.
He will not vote for ANY Supreme Court nominee Mitch McConnell tries to rush through before Election Day.
He has our back, let's have his: secure.actblue.com/donate/stop-mc
I may have the honor of serving Alabama as your senator, but the most important thing I have done is prosecuting those klansmen who killed 4 little girls at 16th St Baptist Church.
Thanks! Haven’t been complimented about my weight in awhile.
Regardless Mr. President, thank you for signing into law the 17 bipartisan bills that I sponsored that will help folks in Alabama.
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So good to see that Republicans will be winning the Great State of Alabama Senate Seat back, now that lightweight Senator @DougJones cast a partisan vote for the Impeachment Hoax. Thought his boss, Cryin’ Chuck, would have forced him to vote against the Hoax. A Do Nothing Stiff!
For any woman out there tonight who is afraid, angry, in disbelief, or feeling disenfranchised, know this: I am with you, & I will fight for you. Period!
I’ve been a trial lawyer for over 40 years & I have seen some mighty good lawyering. The House Managers’ performance today ranks right up there. I’ve also seen some mighty bad lawyering & the performance of the former President’s legal team ranks at or near the top of that list.
Roy Moore won’t talk to the media, won’t talk to voters, won’t campaign, won’t debate, and couldn’t even handle me calling him embarrassing- he thinks he gets a free pass to the senate even with his disturbing history.
#NoMoore
58 years ago a bomb exploded at the 16th Street Baptist Church in B’ham, AL killing these 4 beautiful young ladies. As someone who helped bring their killers to justice, I carry their spirit with me every day. Hate still abounds in the USA & we have to do all we can to stop it
The President opened the door for this when he approved the Nunes memo over FBI objection. Now that he has, there must be a consistent standard. You can't change the rules when it suits you. #ReleaseTheDemMemo
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Citing national security concerns, White House says President Trump won't declassify Democratic memo. apne.ws/QrSCAdv
To Washington: “Take this election from the great state of Alabama. Take this opportunity and find common ground, go ahead and fund that CHIP program!”
Doug Jones, election night victory.
#RightSideOfHistory
Tomorrow is my last day as Senator from Alabama.
I believe our opportunities are boundless when we find common ground. As we swear in a new Congress & a new President, demand from them that they do just that & build a stronger, more just society.
It’s been an honor to serve you
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It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve Alabama in the U.S. Senate. I promised to be a strong advocate and a voice for Alabamians and I am confident we did just that.
“I believe women are every bit as capable as men,
that they deserve to be elected to public office,
and I damn sure believe and have done my part to ensure that men who hurt little girls should go to jail -- not to the U.S. Senate.”
Doug Jones, one week before Election Day speech
Very excited to be joining the team as a political commentator. Tune in this afternoon at 4ET for my “official” debut on with .
Can’t believe it’s already been a month since I was sworn into the Senate. Thank you, Alabama, for the opportunity to serve.
This morning in 1963, four innocent little girls lost their lives from an act of pure evil. I came to know their incredible families nearly four decades later while prosecuting two of the KKK bombers. Their pain will never go away, but justice has been a powerful antidote.
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55 years ago today, the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church injured dozens of people and killed four girls - Cynthia Wesley, Denise McNair, Carole Robinson, and Addie Mae Collins. Two other black children lost their lives in the tumult that followed.
I refuse to believe that these Republican men represent the views of most Alabamians. Their action is both unconstitutional and shameful. The people of Alabama deserve to be on the #rightsideofhistory - not the side of extremists. Women deserve better.
Folks, I am hearing you, but don’t confuse “gaps” with insufficiency. Everyone knows there are gaps because POTUS did not produce docs or witnesses. The American public deserves nothing less than all the facts - now. That means a fair trial with witnesses and documents.
This is what leadership looks like, folks. From the head coach to the impressive student-athletes, Alabama can be a force for change #OneAlabama twitter.com/shevaun_bryan/
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You know the old saying: half a loaf is better than none. But the vote today was not even 1/2 a loaf for hospitals, city & county gov’ts, small businesses & working folks, who would have got just a couple of slices while most of the bread goes to bailouts. That is why I voted NO!
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We need a bill that does more for the working folks who are struggling the most, not no-strings bailouts for corporations. The Senate will get something done for the American people, but we need to stop wasting time on political games.
We have to step back from the brink from this hyper-partisanship & be rational again.
Those who came forward are true heroes. This process was mismanaged from the start & women deserve better.
This shouldn’t be political—we have a job to do.
Let’s be on #TheRightSideOfHistory
I stood up to the KKK, I will stand up for Alabama. I will not embarrass you.
It begins right now.
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While these two fight over their big mistakes let’s make sure Alabama doesn’t make one with either Sessions or a former football coach. I could sure use your help folks!
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.@realdonaldtrump Look, I know your anger, but recusal was required by law. I did my duty & you're damn fortunate I did. It protected the rule of law & resulted in your exoneration. Your personal feelings don't dictate who Alabama picks as their senator, the people of Alabama do. twitter.com/realDonaldTrum…
“On a very personal level, I want to thank each of you for fulfilling a lifelong dream to serve in the U.S Senate.
We have work to do in this state.
Thank you all, god bless you.”
Doug Jones, election night victory.
#RightSideOfHistory
Come to think of it, Bannon and Roy Moore have something in common. Neither of them can hold down a job.
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We don’t need an outside agitator like Steve Bannon carpetbagging in Alabama.
No sir! No, : this is NOT a lynching, and shame on you for invoking such a horrific act that was used as a weapon to terrorize and murder African Americans.
If you want to know what lynching actually looks like, go to in Montgomery, Alabama
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So some day, if a Democrat becomes President and the Republicans win the House, even by a tiny margin, they can impeach the President, without due process or fairness or any legal rights. All Republicans must remember what they are witnessing here - a lynching. But we will WIN!
So it looks like my opponent will either be extremist Roy Moore or an extremist handpicked by Mitch McConnell to be part of his legislative graveyard team. Let’s get to work so we can get things done!
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Roy Moore? Really? Here we go again 
Sign up, volunteer, donate, let's do this. secure.actblue.com/donate/fightba
Sign up, volunteer, donate, let's do this. secure.actblue.com/donate/fightbaWell folks, Tuesday didn’t turn out the way we had hoped, but words cannot express my appreciation to all my friends in Alabama & across the country. Should’ve tweeted before now but been glued to the tv. Democracy is working & we’re on the cusp. Now the hard work begins.
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The journey toward unity over division is just beginning.
Together, we are One Alabama. Thank you.
Roy Moore:
1. Hiding from voters.
2. Hiding from the media.
3. Refuses to answer questions about the 1 million he took from his foundation.
4. Even refuses to answer if he supports Medicaid/Medicare or CHIP’s.
No wonder he doesn’t want to debate.
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Roy Moore has declined our invitation to debate Doug Jones. twitter.com/paul_gattis/st
I cannot get my arms around the fact that we may not get witnesses because we don’t want to spend the time necessary. We have a duty to #ImpartialJustice and in the words of Adlai Stevenson “I am prepared to stay here till hell freezes over to get those answers”
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If it takes some time to do this the right way, so be it. This is too important for us to rush through.
I can’t make this anymore simple. This moment is too important for the country.
We need witnesses.
We need documents.
We need #ImpartialJustice.
In this capacity, I’m not a Democratic Senator, I am a U.S. Senator & my oath is the Constitution.
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After a week of this impeachment trial, I've still got a lot of questions for both the House managers and the President's lawyers. But one thing I know for sure is that this should be about the facts and the future of the presidency, not about partisan politics.
I am now officially off of as my last day at the White House comes to a close. Thank you Mr. President, my friend of 40+ years, for the honor of serving on your team for the historic & inspirational confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court..
I agree. And the more time we spend talking about arming teachers, the less time we spend talking about smart, commonsense steps we can take to keep our kids safe.
I would like to welcome Alabama native & former Asst. Secretary for Governmental Affairs at Dana Gresham, who will be joining our team as Chief of Staff.
We shouldn’t be in the business of releasing partisan intelligence memos. But it was only fair to release the memo. There is no longer any doubt that Russia intended to influence 2016. Moving forward, our top priority needs to be protecting our future elections.
Stay tuned for more developments on this folks. The corruption among those in power in Mississipi is just stunning, and it has been that way for a long time.
The nation's poorest state used welfare money to pay Brett Favre for speeches he never made
We are all hurting.Headed to a rally for justice in Kelly Ingram Park
Yes, and , you did. And you can end it with the stroke of a pen. Please do so. Please.
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ENOUGH of the misinformation. This Administration did not create a policy of separating families at the border.
Ok Jeff, let’s try this one more time: the vote was a bi-partisan vote of the Republican controlled Senate Armed Services Committee and dealt only with the Confederacy and the U.S. Military.
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If you and the radical left had your way, the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument would be razed to the ground.
I will never back down to the woke mob—be it Republican or Democrat.
This insane attempt to erase American history has to end. twitter.com/DougJones/stat…
“At the end of the day this entire race has been about dignity and respect. This campaign has about the rule of law.
This campaign about common courtesy and decency and making sure everyone in this state gets a fair shake”
Doug Jones, election night victory.
#RightSideOfHistory
Freedom of the press was considered by our founding fathers of such importance that they made it 1st.
In America, we should not only applaud the tough questions- but strive to answer them honestly... & ensure the press is able to keep power in check. Without exception.
#Acosta
It's true folks -- our latest poll has us winning this race by 1 point. It's going to be neck and neck until Election Day, and I could really use your help.
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18 days out, @DougJones needs our support more than ever. Latest polls have this a dead heat. Pls read their latest and go donate dougjones.com/sites/default/
You know folks I am tired of hearing about “Republicans this” and “Democrats that.” This is about loyalty to the country and our oaths. Read my take on it here.
Every trial is a pursuit of truth. Will my colleagues in the Senate uphold that?
I will not quit fighting to make sure that every person eligible to vote is able to vote. This matters.
Thanks to a few Senators dedicated to preserving the right to vote AND instilling confidence in elections through nat’l, uniform standards, The Freedom to Vote Act has been introduced. Anyone claiming to respect Democracy should support this bill. They won’t…but they should.
“Despite the silly name calling my record as a prosecutor speaks for itself and I am a supporter of the Second Amendment.
When you see me with a gun,
I will be climbing into a deer stand
or a turkey blind, not prancing around on a stage in cowboy outfit.”
I sound like a broken record, but we are going to finish this campaign the way we started it, talking about kitchen table issues. Healthcare, education, jobs.
Doug Jones with #GOTV Rally in Birmingham
Tomorrow is incredibly important for the future of Alabama and we need your help encouraging your friends to vote.
The link below will enable you to find and email your friends that are voters in AL and remind them to vote.
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We are one week out from a very consequential election that will impact EVERYONE. Help us win this thing!
#OneWeek
go.dougjonesforsenate.com/one-week
WOW!!! This is a huge victory folks, not just for us in Alabama but for voting rights everywhere. I cannot tell you how excited I am about this decision and what it means for the future.
You know folks, I always try to respect someone’s religion, even if they wear it on their sleeve, but there is a clear hypocrisy with a Governor who on the one hand quotes scripture but yet sanctions pilfering aid to poor folks and giving it to undeserving rich folks instead and… Show more
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“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” - Psalm 25: 4-5
Thanks, Tim!
#GOP4Jones
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I just donated to a Democrat for the first time in my life if any of yall want to do so as well. Enough is enough. dougjonesforsenate.com
That’s total BS Tommy.
You know damn well that the military isn’t “paying for abortions.”Paying for travel and providing paid medical leave is not -NOT-paying for the medical services. Well, on second thought, maybe you just don’t understand it.
What DOD is doing is making… Show more
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This is not about abortion.
This is about tax-payer funded abortion that Congress NEVER authorized. twitter.com/SenDuckworth/s…
Yesterday we lost the Jones family patriarch. My dad, Gordon Jones, died as my mom, his wife of 70 years, held his hand. He was of impeccable character, devoted to family, friends & faith who treated all with dignity and respect. He was my hero and I will miss him tremendously
Happy 25th anniversary, Louise!
It’s been a quarter of a century, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without my best friend, partner, and running mate on this journey.
We need to take the time to gather all of the facts around these allegations. That means we need to also hear from Mark Judge. The Judiciary Committee should subpoena him if he refuses to testify.
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Moments ago on @CNNSitRoom Alabama Senator @DougJones called on the Judiciary Committtee to subpoena Mark Judge to testify in Kavanaugh proceedings.
Roy Moore talks tough to a comedian 2,000 miles away, but doesn't have it in him to debate Doug, hides for as many as 10 days at a time, and can't even answer questions that are submitted in advance
Congratulations to my friend of over 40 years, . I have always believed in you and I know that you are the right person for this moment in history.
And to my “buddy” - you are so amazing and an inspiration for all the young girls watching today.
This is the seventh rural hospital to close in Alabama in eight years, devastating those communities & forcing people to drive several counties away for care, with other hospitals on the brink. Doug supports health care plans that assist these hospitals.
It is done and now we move on. Thanks to so many of you who led the charge for #ImpartialJustice. While we did not succeed in getting the full, fair and complete trial America deserves, our consciences are clear. Ultimately. we will be judged to be on the right side of history.
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In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch said, “The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.”
All along, my conscience has been my guide. But voting my conscience does not require courage — it simply requires doing what I know is right.
I need you now, we can make history.
The numbers:
New poll has us up 4.
30 days out.
158,328 on children’s healthcare.
1 million on Medicaid
968k on Medicare
30 days out for the next 30 years- help us:
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It’s real simple folks, we pay what we owe our hardworking govt workers-with interest. We also have a separate bill that gives back pay to employees of federal contractors. Both seem simple, but I will need your help. Contact your legislators & ask them to join me.
This video really does need to get around. It is pretty remarkable and probably the best, most succinct statement about why RFK, Jr’s candidacy needs to be totally rejected. The only thing he doesn’t mention, which I think is important to remind folks of, is that RFK, Jr was… Show more
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John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, says Robert Kennedy Jr. is an embarrassment.
He praises Biden’s accomplishments. Then he endorses President Biden.
Incredible.
You talk a big game for someone that can't keep a job. twitter.com/mooresenate/st
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Over the last 24 hrs. my followers dropped by 2K while the number of racist posts skyrocketed. But I’m staying (at least for now) to continue to do all I can to counter the hate that’s out there. I hope you will do the same. We’re stronger together & together we shall overcome!
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The last time I read the Constitution, it said our role was to advise and consent, not to “plow right through” the confirmation process. If you believe that, then any hearing this week is simply perfunctory. You’ve made up your mind and Dr. Ford’s testimony has no bearing...
That’s right-$1.4 billion! But not a single Republican member of the Alabama delegation voted for this legislation. To my knowledge not a single Republican state leader expressed support either. But I bet they will damn sure take credit when its installed.
Said the man whose family benefitted from PPP loan forgiveness to the tune of $1.3 million. Time to #SaveMississippi from his administration
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There is absolutely no reason that Mississippians without college degrees or who paid off their debt should be forced to pay off the student loans of others.
It is utterly absurd and incredibly unfair to punish the blue collar electrician or plumber, or any individual who worked… Show more
What is happening in Tennessee today is truly frightening. Where are Tennessee’s business leaders? Where are the GOP leaders and voters who believe in the right to dissent and in our democracy? Where are the veteran’s groups who put their lives on the line to protect… Show more
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GOP lawmakers are handing out harsh punishments for their Democratic colleagues, including potentially expelling three legislators in Tennessee. Experts say it's a sign that political polarization is at its highest level since just after the Civil War. apnews.com/article/oklaho
Watching this trial inspired me to fight for justice and finish the job of convicting the last two murderers of those 4 little girls.
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40 yrs ago today, jury convicted Bob Chambliss in #KKK’s 1963 bombing of Birmingham church, killing 4 little girls. @GDouglasJones skipped classes to watch trial. Later successfully prosecuted 2 more Klansmen in case. clarionledger.com/story/news/loc
I’m appalled that anyone could use the Bible to justify ripping families apart. What’s happening on our border is a DOJ policy, not a law — BIG difference. This policy defies our American value system and I am exploring every option to put a stop to it.
If the President wanted to save money, he could have started by not handing billions in tax cuts to the wealthy. His decision is unfair to the 38k hard-working Alabamians in federal civilian service & only serves to punish people who carry out this important work every day.
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NEWS: President Trump says he's eliminating a pay raise for civilian federal employees slated for 2019 in order to "put our Nation on a fiscally sustainable course."
Found these on my desk in the Eisenhower Executive Office Bldg. Day one is under my belt.
Incredibly honored to be part of President Biden’s comfirmation team for this historic Supreme Court nomination.
I have known Joe for 40 years and tonight’s huge in South Carolina shows his ability to bring folks together. I am so proud to count him as my friend. He’s dedicated his life to making the world better, and he truly reveres America. Joe is the leader we need.
#SCPrimary2020
President Biden (damn I love saying that) demonstrated tonight why he is the perfect person to assume the Presidency at this moment in history - he shoots straight, is authentic, he connects w/people, he cares about America & the American people more than he cares about himself.
Yall need to watch this takedown of Tommy Tuberville by my buddy . She’s a veteran and military hero who knows a helluva lot more about what his hold on military promotions does to affect morale and national security than the former coach will ever know.… Show more
“I have always believed that the people of Alabama have more in common than divides us.
We have shown the country the way forward.”
Doug Jones, election night victory.
"I have resisted trying putting labels on myself. I'm going to be looking at the issues on both sides and I'm going to do what's in the best interests of the people of Alabama and the nation."
Three years ago tonight, on my 25th wedding anniversary, Alabama gave me an unbelievable honor. Tonight as my running mate Louise and I celebrate our 28th, we want to once again say THANK YOU ALABAMA! It has been a great ride and an honor of a lifetime. We love you all!
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Thank you ALABAMA!!
Monday is an artificial timeline. There is nothing magical about the first week of October. It came and went in 2016. Republicans set the clock—and they can change it.
The future of the Supreme Court is at stake. There is absolutely no reason to barrel ahead w/o all the facts.
.—your proposal would hurt the 150,000 Alabama children who rely on CHIP for health care. How many more times do we have to stand up and say that children are NOT a political bargaining chip. Alabamians won’t tolerate this and neither will I.
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Trump calls on Congress to pull back $15 billion in spending, including on children’s health insurance program wapo.st/2KJEjRd
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Folks, we can beat these guys, but I need your help:
It’s a fair question Deb. I had hoped that AG Barr would be in the mold of Bill Ruckelshaus, especially given the possible alternatives & the times we live in, but he has shown that he clearly is not. So with the benefit of hindsight my answer is no, my vote would not be the same
Folks, it’s official - I am running for re-election and want you to here why directly from me! It’s on! #OneAlabama
It seems to me that Roy Moore is for Kremlin values. I’m for Alabama values.
Will Moore stand up for America?
I will.
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Roy Moore's Facebook page shared inflammatory memes and an article praising Russia's anti-gay laws cnn.it/2y1emJl
I strongly support #NetNeutrality and believe every Alabamian should have access to a free and open internet.
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OMG! What rock did this guy crawl out from under? This editorial is absolutely disgusting & he should resign -NOW!
I have seen what happens when we stand by while people-especially those with influence- publish racist, hateful views.
Words matter. Actions matter. Resign now!
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After @ByChipBrownlee tweeted out a blurb calling for a Klan resurgence in a small Alabama newspaper, I called the editor to find out who had written it. He told me he wrote it. He also called for lynchings. montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/201 via @mgmadvertiser
My entire campaign was about reaching across the aisle. As senator, I've made a point of working w/folks who may not always agree w/me. Rep. Brooks' comments today are disappointing & they're the exact opposite of what the people of Alabama are looking for in their elected reps.
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Mo Brooks: Doug Jones election to Senate 'major loss' for country trib.al/slUQRzy
Folks it’s time to acknowledge that “evangelical” is no longer a Christian religous label but a political one focused on political power more than faith. Walker’s opponent is an ordained minister whose life has been a demonstration of faith and service.
