Shelby Congratulates Jones On AL Upset: 'I Look Forward To Working Together'

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo



By ESME CRIBB Published DECEMBER 13, 2017 12:59 PM

Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Wednesday congratulated Sen.-elect Doug Jones (D) on his upset victory over Republican candidate Roy Moore, who Shelby harshly criticized days before the state’s special election.

Link to tweet

On Sunday, Shelby harshly criticized Moore, who numerous women accused of sexual misconduct, during a rare television interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

“The state of Alabama deserves better,” Shelby said. “The allegations are significantly stronger than the denial.”

Jones was the first Democrat to win a Senate race in Alabama since the late Sen. Howell Heflin won a third term in 1990. Shelby was elected to office in 1986 as a Democrat, but switched affiliation to the Republican Party in 1994, two years into his second term.


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[irisblue]

1. You know, it had to be bad for Shelby to obviously

shiv Moore.

[gademocrat7]

2. Really, really bad.

[Siwsan]

3. I thought the very same thing

It would be nice to think that Moore will take the hint and just fade away, or brush up on his riding skills. He probably won't, but it would be nice.

[irisblue]

4. That poor horse. @RoyMooresHorse on twitter.

The klansman & (sadly) horses were known as nightriders, Moore was doing a very quiet dog whistle.
Horse twitter people went nuts, rusty bit in Sassys' mouth, no blanket under the saddle, wrong body position, no match between his leg position & bridle position.
Truly, I hope some kind soul buys that horse, Moore does not know what he is doing with that living creature.🐴

[Siwsan]

5. Thanks!

Some hilarious stuff there! FREE SASSY!!

[yallerdawg]

6. Back in 1992, I voted for Richard Shelby (D).

Things get weird in Alabama.

But you already knew that, didn't you?

[BumRushDaShow]

7. After Getrich's "Contract" against America

a bunch of Democrats switched parties like Shelby and Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Very frustrating.

[RandomAccess]

8. Gingrich

I'm pretty sure you meant.

(Had me going there for a minute. )

[BumRushDaShow]

9. That's what I call him

since that is all he thinks about when he randomly bubbles out from under some slimey rock to spew bullshit and do yet another book tour!

[RandomAccess]

10. Oh, in that case, pardon me!!

Didn't mean to step on your righteous slam!

[BumRushDaShow]

11. 😁