Doug Jones beat Roy Moore in Alabama, and Twitter is exuberant
Yesterday, December 12th, the citizens of Alabama elected their first Democratic senator since 1994. Democrat Doug Jones won the Alabama special election against Roy Moore and so many Americans are celebrating.
Jones was elected to fill the Senate seat once held by Jeff Sessions, who is now acting Attorney General. With Jones’ win, the Republicans’ senate majority has been shaved down. They now hold the majority by only two seats — 51-49.
The win was a close call and the race drew national attention. Jones won by about 20,000 votes — only 1.5% of the voter turnout. Moore initially maintained the lead at the beginning of yesterday’s vote tally. But the Republican candidate, marked with accusations of sexual misconduct, did not pull through. President Donald Trump had publicly endorsed Moore, and the state of Alabama has long been a reliably red state.
However, the allegations against Moore did not negatively affect his campaign as much as most thought they would. Only 51% of Alabama voters thought the sexual assault allegations against him were true. A reported 44% of voters believed the allegations were probably or definitely false.
An incredible turn out of black voters helped Jones — a dedicated civil rights activist — win the election. Reports indicate that 96% of Black voters at the polls voted for Jones.
Today, Democrats across America are celebrating Jones’ win. Many have taken to Twitter to share their joy and relief.
Congratulations to Doug Jones and the people of Alabama. A win for decency and respect everywhere.
— Rep. Debbie Dingell (@RepDebDingell) December 13, 2017
#ThankYouAlabama. It was a hard and divisive campaign but rationality and equality prevailed. I’m so happy that Doug Jones won!
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) December 13, 2017
Doug Jones. Thank you, Alabama. You’ve elected a man of incredible integrity, grit, and character. A fighter for working class and middle class Alabamians. He is going to make you proud in the Senate.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 13, 2017
Black people picked Hillary over Bernie. They picked Hillary over Trump. Black people elected Doug Jones. And Northam. The candidate Black people choose in 2020 is in all likelihood going to be the Democratic nominee.
— Marcus H. Johnson (@marcushjohnson) December 13, 2017
Welcome to the Senate, Doug Jones!
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) December 13, 2017
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On this day when we are thanking black women for leading Doug Jones to victory, remember this: It’s not enough to say thank you. Now it’s our turn to support black women. It’s our turn to elect black women. It’s their turn to lead.
— 💗BohoGirlVotes💗 (@KikiAdine) December 13, 2017
I’m leaving my Doug Jones yard sign up. Maybe forever. I don’t care what my HOA says.
Good morning America, Alabama has joined The Reckoning and we are ready to take this country back with @GDouglasJones!!! SO PROUD of my new Senator! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Amber Addison (@Amber_Addison_) December 13, 2017
98% of African American women who voted, voted for Doug Jones.
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Congratulations to you my sisters. You delivered.#BlueWaveIsHere— Voteopolis 🇺🇦🌻 (@docjenDC) December 13, 2017
Congrats to my man .@GDouglasJones for a great win. A man of integrity who ran a principled campaign. #NoMooreTrump.
— Rep. Hank Johnson (@RepHankJohnson) December 13, 2017
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Congratulations Senator Doug Jones!#DigSenatorDoug pic.twitter.com/SZkuUILSAM
— Rhodey (@RhodeyResists) December 13, 2017
Thanks so much to everyone who supported Doug Jones, and helped his Campaign in whatever way you did.
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— 🇺🇦R. Donohue🇺🇦 #Resist | arm chair activist (@donohue_rebekah) December 13, 2017
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What do Doug Jones and Donald Trump have in common?
They both prove-politically-anything is possible.#ThankYouAlabama #wednesdaywisdom
— thot police (@BlkCorbyn) December 13, 2017
Now that Jones has been elected, Senator Chuck Schumer will ask Republicans today, December 13th, to delay voting on the tax reform bill until Jones is seated.
Congratulations to Doug Jones, Alabama, and all Americans who took issue with Roy Moore’s record and alleged sexual misconduct.
