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Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« on: November 07, 2019, 08:46:14 pm »
Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path

by Quin Hillyer

November 07, 2019 03:06 PM
 
MOBILE, Alabama -- If reports are correct that former Attorney General Jeff Sessions will forcefully defend President Trump’s Ukraine-related actions when Sessions enters the Senate race in Alabama, it opens an odd avenue in the race for another candidate to exploit.

So far, all the Republicans in the multi-candidate field have gone to almost embarrassing lengths to see who can be the Trumpiest. Perhaps one of them should reconsider. The risky but potentially effective play would be for one to say that new testimony convinces him the impeachment inquiry is warranted, for open-minded analysis of all relevant facts, even if the case for impeachment remains as-yet unproved.

It helps that this also is the most appropriate stance, and that Sessions will be damaging his credibility by not taking it himself. For purposes of pure political analysis, though, let’s set aside what’s ethically right, and look at why this could be a surprisingly smart political play.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/jeff-sessions-gives-other-alabama-senate-candidates-an-unexpected-victory-path
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2019, 08:58:28 pm »
Is this another "If [ insert name ] doesn't approve of the House's action vis Impeachment, he loses" article?
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2019, 01:28:10 am »
Sessions just announced on Tucker Carlson's show that he is running for the Senate.
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2019, 01:42:23 am »
I'll reckon the Republican senate contest down in Alabama is now a contest between Sessions and Roy Moore.

"Shootout of the geezers..."
Gonna be interesting to see who comes out on top!
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2019, 02:11:34 am »
Quote from: mystery-ak on November 08, 2019, 01:28:10 am
Sessions just announced on Tucker Carlson's show that he is running for the Senate.

Good fortune to him. Hopefullly Trump and he, cn meet in private and come to an understanding of mutual benefitW a unified Republican party.

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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2019, 02:38:53 am »
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2019, 06:04:34 am »
Quote from: corbe on November 07, 2019, 08:46:14 pm
So far, all the Republicans in the multi-candidate field have gone to almost embarrassing lengths to see who can be the Trumpiest. Perhaps one of them should reconsider. The risky but potentially effective play would be for one to say that new testimony convinces him the impeachment inquiry is warranted, for open-minded analysis of all relevant facts, even if the case for impeachment remains as-yet unproved.

Every elected Republican who has moved against President Trump has been squashed.  To suggest that the path to the GOP AL Senate nomination could be paved by a pro-impeachment stance is sophistry.

I used to like Jeff Sessions...I was happy Trump named him head of the DOJ.  He failed his country, but when so many others have also failed and much more spectacularly, I'm less disappointed in him.  I hope he wins in AL.
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2019, 06:17:17 pm »
Quote from: Once-Ler on November 08, 2019, 06:04:34 am
Every elected Republican who has moved against President Trump has been squashed.  To suggest that the path to the GOP AL Senate nomination could be paved by a pro-impeachment stance is sophistry.

I used to like Jeff Sessions...I was happy Trump named him head of the DOJ.  He failed his country, but when so many others have also failed and much more spectacularly, I'm less disappointed in him.  I hope he wins in AL.

As good a summary of my opinion on this as I've seen anywhere.  :beer:
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2019, 07:15:05 pm »
My first reaction to Sessions running was oh geez after failing us so badly as AG you should just go away. However, he was always a reliable conservative vote in the Senate. While I really would prefer someone a lot more dynamic and a better critical thinker I suppose we could do worse.

Personally, I would prefer Roy Moore after he was treated so badly by the mob.
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2019, 08:29:22 pm »
Tommy Tuberville (I'm not a lifetime politician) sure looks like he took a page from the same swamp he claims to be above.... He ran this attack ad against Sessions.... IMO... not very classy...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUgCd87g7yg
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2019, 09:50:30 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on November 08, 2019, 02:11:34 am
Good fortune to him. Hopefullly Trump and he, cn meet in private and come to an understanding of mutual benefitW a unified Republican party.

That would be something wouldn't it?  After all the dogging that the President did.  The mocking and making fun.  If Sessions does I will loose respect for him.
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2019, 08:38:44 am »
Quote from: bilo on November 08, 2019, 07:15:05 pm
My first reaction to Sessions running was oh geez after failing us so badly as AG you should just go away. However, he was always a reliable conservative vote in the Senate. While I really would prefer someone a lot more dynamic and a better critical thinker I suppose we could do worse.

Personally, I would prefer Roy Moore after he was treated so badly by the mob.
I agree, and I think Moore wouldn't have any problem standing up to the swamp critters, either.
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2019, 08:57:48 am »
Quote from: Smokin Joe on November 09, 2019, 08:38:44 am
I agree, and I think Moore wouldn't have any problem standing up to the swamp critters, either.
except that failing to get elected part.
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #15 on: November 09, 2019, 01:05:43 pm »
Quote from: Smokin Joe on November 09, 2019, 08:38:44 am
I agree, and I think Moore wouldn't have any problem standing up to the swamp critters, either.


Here is the thing: Roy Moore is a loser! He lost what could have been an easy pickup.  The Democrats want him to be the nominee again. Far as I'm concern, he is all talk and no action.
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2019, 06:50:55 am »
Quote from: Once-Ler on November 09, 2019, 08:57:48 am
except that failing to get elected part.
Now that people know the whole mess was lies and Russians on Social media, he might have a better chance.
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Re: Jeff Sessions gives other Alabama Senate candidates an unexpected victory path
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2019, 06:52:49 am »
Quote from: kevindavis on November 09, 2019, 01:05:43 pm

Here is the thing: Roy Moore is a loser! He lost what could have been an easy pickup.  The Democrats want him to be the nominee again. Far as I'm concern, he is all talk and no action.
SHould have been, except for Russians on social media paid to smear him, and the allegations of nonsense that immediately blew away after Jones got elected. Now that people have seen what Jones is, and the lies have been dealt with, maybe Moore's odds are more than a little better this time around.
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