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Jones Victory in Alabama's Senate Race: Pause in that Sigh of Relief

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Though we wouldn’t know it from mainstream media coverage, the sigh of relief many progressives will breathe at Moore’s defeat should be tempered with the knowledge that Jones will likely not be a reliable ally on issues on which the Democrats should all be expected to fight the GOP and Trump. An exit poll of voter opinions showed over 40% of Alabama voters, Democrats and Republicans alike, gave an unfavorable rating to both parties.

The upcoming issue of New Politics (subscribe and get the first look at the Winter issue! Note our new, low rates for digital subscriptions!) will carry a lively exchange on the Democratic Party and independent politics. In the meantime, this piece by a young member of Democratic Socialists of America in Alabama will give you food for thought. 

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