Yes, I recall Shelby barnstorming the great state of Alabama on election eve to the campaign on behalf of progressive Democrat Doug Jones. With Republicans like Shelby who needs Democrats?
Shelby won in 1986 as a Democrat against conservative Republican Jeremiah Denton. He switched to Republican during the Clinton years, but not really.
“With Republicans like Shelby who needs Democrats?”
Wait..... He IS a Demonrat! He just switched parties for a big payoff and chairmanship.