Alabama Megathread: Bombshell allegations

[Figueira]

Why is Moore controversial again?

[NeverAgain]

Why is Moore controversial again?

Well he started with the 10 Commandments outside his building, and has fallen from there.

[Del Tachi]

A Strange/Moore/Henry primary will be very interesting

Now all we need is a moderate conservative with the ability to self-fund and no Bentley baggage to run in order to turn the race into a complete free-for-all (ahem, looking at you Del Marsh)

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Moore is running. For Senate.

As much as I would love to see Roy Moore in the Senate, I don't want to wind up with a competitive race in Alabama of all places

It's Alabama. He can't lose the GE.

[MT Treasurer]

Moore is running. For Senate.

As much as I would love to see Roy Moore in the Senate, I don't want to wind up with a competitive race in Alabama of all places

It's Alabama. He can't lose the GE.

No. No open seat in a red state should be taken for granted by the GOP. Remember what happened in IN and ND in 2012?

Likely R.

[Maxwell]

A more relevant situation than Indiana and North Dakota would be Massachussets in 2010, since any Democrat who could potentially win this seat would ultimately lose in 2020.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I could see Ron Sparks  or even Jim Folsom Jr. beating Roy Moore, especially if 2018 is a Democratic wave.  Walter Maddox might also be able to pull it off, but I don't know enough about him to say for sure.

[windjammer]

I could see Ron Sparks  or even Jim Folsom Jr. beating Roy Moore, especially if 2018 is a Democratic wave.  Walter Maddox might also be able to pull it off, but I don't know enough about him to say for sure.

I'm curious, how do you see a path?

[Maxwell]

a democrat win goes from 0% to 2% if Roy Moore wins the nomination. Moore only won election Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice by 3 points, in the same year Romney won the state by over 20 points. Moore is a major liability + Special Election Turnout being only voters who GIVE A RIP ABOUT ALABAMA + the fact Alabama voters are probably pissed about corruption (hopefully) + (hopefully) a talented Democratic candidate ala Folsom, Maddox, or even Sparks.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I could see Ron Sparks  or even Jim Folsom Jr. beating Roy Moore, especially if 2018 is a Democratic wave.  Walter Maddox might also be able to pull it off, but I don't know enough about him to say for sure.

I'm curious, how do you see a path?

Pretty much what Maxwell said

[Skill and Chance]

This should be getting more attention than it is.  Between JBE next door and Mark Kirk in IL after the Blagojevich shenanigans, there is a narrow Dem path to victory here.

[BuckeyeNut]

I could see Ron Sparks or even Jim Folsom Jr. beating Roy Moore, especially if 2018 is a Democratic wave. Walter Maddox might also be able to pull it off, but I don't know enough about him to say for sure.

Bobby Bright comeback?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I could see Ron Sparks or even Jim Folsom Jr. beating Roy Moore, especially if 2018 is a Democratic wave. Walter Maddox might also be able to pull it off, but I don't know enough about him to say for sure.

Bobby Bright comeback?

He's a Republican now

[BuckeyeNut]

I could see Ron Sparks or even Jim Folsom Jr. beating Roy Moore, especially if 2018 is a Democratic wave. Walter Maddox might also be able to pull it off, but I don't know enough about him to say for sure.

Bobby Bright comeback?

He's a Republican now

I was fairly certain he didn't actually change parties, but only contemplated it?

If he is still a Democrat, I imagine the AL GOP could just re-cut the 2010 ads used against him.

[CapoteMonster]

Does anyone have a county map of the Roy Moore Supreme Court race?

[The Other Castro]

"U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks 'seriously considering' run for Senate"

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http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2017/05/mo_brooks_seriously_considerin.html?ath=722c6f7617d15f708a682b793e4d8450#cmpid=nsltr_stryheadline

[Maxwell]

wow that Senate primary is going to be a clowncar, uhhhh congrats Luther Strange?

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Brooks entering the race really f--ks things up for the conservative wing of the party and causes a vote split between Brooks and Moore. Strange would likely win, although I wouldn't be shocked if Democrats try to recruit just in case Moore wins the primary.

[100% pro-life no matter what]

Brooks entering the race really f--ks things up for the conservative wing of the party and causes a vote split between Brooks and Moore. Strange would likely win, although I wouldn't be shocked if Democrats try to recruit just in case Moore wins the primary.

Alabama does primary runoffs, so the vote split isn't as important

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Good point; I had forgotten about that. I still think Strange has the best chance.

[Gass3268]

Yeah, Democrats need to try to convince a decent challenger to jump in here just in case Moore wins.

[BuckeyeNut]

Brooks really goofed yesterday saying good people don't have pre-existing conditions.

Trot out some cancer patients and children with rare genetic disorders, a few sexual assault survivors.

[The Other Castro]

Rep. Mo Brooks says he has internal polling:

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http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2017/05/04/rep-mo-brooks-considers-bid-alabama-senate-seat/101288706/

[The Other Castro]

Democrats get a candidate:

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https://www.apnews.com/c1220fe8cd0a457aaf332b57feff9b40?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=AP_Politics

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

^ Does this guy have a notable chance of doing better than Generic D against someone besides Moore?