For those who came in late: this is the Alabama seat in the Senate that was vacated by Jeff Sessions’ appointment as Attorney General.
Governor Bentley appointed state of Alabama atty general Luther Strange to fill the seat until a special election coule be held - and then didn’t call for one. Strange’s appointment was curious at best, given the lagging investigation into the GOvernor’s legal and moral issues that Strange was suppoed to be spear-heading.
Bentley resigned under fire and threat of imminent impeachment in April. New Governor Kay Ivey wasted no time in calling for that special Senate election, which is now set for August 15.
Candidates declared - other than Brooks - all GOP:
- Randy Brinson (AL Christian coalition president)
- Dom Gentile (businessman... no political exp)
- Ed Henry (generally good guy; was early on the Trump stump)
- Roy Moore (yes, that Roy Moore)
- Strange
Other potentials: Martha Roby, Bradley Byrne, Robert Aderholt
There are 4 declared Rat candidates... they don’t really have a shot, IMHO.
I am supporting Brooks.
Thank you for adding the back story. Great summary.
HELL no on Martha Roby!
She went from TEA Party suckup in 2010 to full RINO, and went so far as to have a PUBLIC press conference to denounce Trump when the Grab’em by the Pussy (locker room talk) tape came out.
NO F’n way beeyotch!