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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #25 on: July 15, 2020, 02:09:53 pm »
What if that 10-20% left-wing is stuff that's important to me?  I want somebody who will move the ball down-field, and somebody with an axe to grind against the President is not likely to move the ball.

I've long had the attitude it's up to Alabamans, and they have spoken, with a roughly 2 to 1 ratio.

Have at it then. It sure as hell ain't something I will celebrate.

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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #26 on: July 15, 2020, 02:10:38 pm »

I've long had the attitude it's up to Alabamans, and they have spoken, with a roughly 2 to 1 ratio.

That's right and I've said all I'm going to say on the subject.  Until Tuberville loses to Jones in November that is.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #27 on: July 15, 2020, 02:12:35 pm »
What if that 10-20% left-wing is stuff that's important to me?  I want somebody who will move the ball down-field, and somebody with an axe to grind against the President is not likely to move the ball.

I've long had the attitude it's up to Alabamans, and they have spoken, with a roughly 2 to 1 ratio.

I agree. But some looked at this race only as a referendum on Trump, and seem to be disappointed with the results.

Tuberville may turn out to be another flake, but IMO the problem is about a Majority Leader who refuses to fully utilize his authority than it is with individual senators.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #28 on: July 15, 2020, 02:12:36 pm »


I've long had the attitude it's up to Alabamans, and they have spoken, with a roughly 2 to 1 ratio.

Yep, and I am guessing there are things about Sessions they know that we don't ......   or they were baited, set, and hooked by POTUS.  Which might be, because I read last night that of all the 50 states AL gives him the highest approval rating.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #29 on: July 15, 2020, 02:31:35 pm »
Have at it then. It sure as hell ain't something I will celebrate.

I can understand that, I'd never ask you to celebrate.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #30 on: July 15, 2020, 02:31:40 pm »
I agree. But some looked at this race only as a referendum on Trump, and seem to be disappointed with the results.

As I said last night, I think the more telling point was the dismal turnout.  Plenty of theories at this point, but none definitive.

Did notice that Sessions got roughly the same amount of votes that he did in the primary.  Kind of tells me he didn't convince any other supporters of 5 losing candidates.  In any case, best wishes to Mr. Sessions in his retirement.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #31 on: July 15, 2020, 02:32:43 pm »
That's right and I've said all I'm going to say on the subject.  Until Tuberville loses to Jones in November that is.

That remains to be seen.  Jones might be in big trouble in AL because of his vote to Impeach the President.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #32 on: July 15, 2020, 02:37:46 pm »
That remains to be seen.  Jones might be in big trouble in AL because of his vote to Impeach the President.

I would hope so! But I fully expect a parade of people coming out with "revelations" about things Tuberville allowed in the locker room and such about two weeks prior to November 3rd.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #33 on: July 15, 2020, 02:39:20 pm »
As I said last night, I think the more telling point was the dismal turnout.  Plenty of theories at this point, but none definitive.

Did notice that Sessions got roughly the same amount of votes that he did in the primary.  Kind of tells me he didn't convince any other supporters of 5 losing candidates.  In any case, best wishes to Mr. Sessions in his retirement.

Fairly (or unfairly) his stint as AG no doubt had something to do with his loss. I don't see any reason to feel sorry for him, though. The consolation prize for an ex senator out of work is always pretty lucrative.

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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #34 on: July 15, 2020, 02:42:47 pm »
You only have to look at how many Liberals, who were pulling for Sessions, are upset at the result.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #35 on: July 15, 2020, 02:45:30 pm »
That's right and I've said all I'm going to say on the subject.  Until Tuberville loses to Jones in November that is.

I first said this about 4 years ago, and I still think it rings true.....

There wouldn't be a POTUS Trump, if it wasn't for two people.....   Both these individuals gave legitimacy to a candiacy that had early on was viewed at as a novelty. 

Those 2?   Rush Limbaugh, and Jeff Sessions, who was DJT's first senatorial endorsement.

Now in July 2020, I'd love to hear Session's candid retrospections on those decisons and how Trump treats those who helped him. 
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #36 on: July 15, 2020, 02:49:00 pm »
You only have to look at how many Liberals, who were pulling for Sessions, are upset at the result.
Any time Liberals are 'upset', I am happy. When a Liberal is upset, that is always a good thing for America.

There's pretty much full consenus that Sessions is more conservative than Tuberville, so it is kind of ironic that the left would look at it that way.  Why do you claim this?  You think Tuberville would do better against Jones as the reason?
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #37 on: July 15, 2020, 02:51:07 pm »
Fairly (or unfairly) his stint as AG no doubt had something to do with his loss. I don't see any reason to feel sorry for him, though. The consolation prize for an ex senator out of work is always pretty lucrative.

If Sessions were really a vindictive sort, he'd be fast tracking a pre-election book as we speak.  In any case, I bet his phone is ringing off the wall this morning.

And honestly, no one knows all the details of the Trump-Session Kerfuffle.  I am guessing 5, 10, or 15 years from now we will really find out.  And I am for one am not betting against Sessions being viewed more as hero than villian after it all comes out in the wash.

There is just so much I distrust about Trump.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #38 on: July 15, 2020, 02:55:00 pm »
There's pretty much full consenus that Sessions is more conservative than Tuberville, so it is kind of ironic that the left would look at it that way.  Why do you claim this?  You think Tuberville would do better against Jones as the reason?

I, for one, and really tired of Senators with "high conservative ratings" always folding to the Rats when a vote is really important for the country.  McStain comes to mind...had decent ratings but failed us on every close vote.

If Sessions got the rejection slip because of his recusal from any investigation involving Russians, then the same voters will not look kindly upon Doug Jones' vote to Impeach the President.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #39 on: July 15, 2020, 03:03:37 pm »
If Sessions were really a vindictive sort, he'd be fast tracking a pre-election book as we speak.  In any case, I bet his phone is ringing off the wall this morning.

And honestly, no one knows all the details of the Trump-Session Kerfuffle.  I am guessing 5, 10, or 15 years from now we will really find out.  And I am for one am not betting against Sessions being viewed more as hero than villian after it all comes out in the wash.

There is just so much I distrust about Trump.

I'd take that bet. I haven't been impressed with 'conservative' Sessions since he endorsed an unknown, untested real estate developer candidate at the expense of a proven conservative senator.

Thank goodness that worked out OK, but none of us knew that at the time.

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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #40 on: July 15, 2020, 04:59:47 pm »
Fairly (or unfairly) his stint as AG no doubt had something to do with his loss. I don't see any reason to feel sorry for him, though. The consolation prize for an ex senator out of work is always pretty lucrative.

Yeah! He'll likely go to work for his excolleague (Trent Lott) over on K Street and make millions.
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #41 on: July 15, 2020, 06:27:45 pm »
Well, I think the citizens of AL picked the wrong guy, but it's their call, and I respect that.  Now time to zap a liberal dim Jones who has no business representing a state as red as AL is.
I think part of it is that the electorate were just plain sick of Sessions and wanted new blood. 

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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #42 on: July 15, 2020, 07:04:24 pm »
So how long before some of Tuberville's former football players start saying Tuberville said racist things?

ROFL!   Yeah... the former Auburn football coach is a 'racist'.   That's gonna sell...   :laugh:
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Re: Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Alabama GOP Senate runoff
« Reply #43 on: July 15, 2020, 07:33:56 pm »
As a BAMA fan, I stand with my Auburn brethren on this one.  Because there is no way any Auburn fan would have voted for Obama after placing a 'G' before his name.
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