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Doug Jones Defends His Impeachment Vote: “It Was the Right Thing to Do”

By Dakota Layton on February 9, 2020

As Doug Jones continues to be attacked for his vote to convict President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, he has defended his decision as one that is consistent with the…

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Shelby Accuses House Democrats of Abusing Power of Impeachment

By Dakota Layton on February 6, 2020

Shortly ahead of President Donald Trump’s acquittal in the Senate, Alabama’s Senior Senator, Republican Richard Shelby gave strong remarks highlighting his support of Trump and rebuking House Democrats.

“As a senator, I believe that…

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AL GOP Senate Candidates Slam Doug Jones After Impeachment Votes

By Dakota Layton on February 6, 2020

Doug Jones arguably made the toughest vote of his political career when he voted to convict President Trump on both articles of impeachment yesterday. It was expected to draw much backlash from his GOP…

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AL-02 Candidate Jessica Taylor Takes a Flamethrower to Articles of Impeachment: “Nancy Pelosi, You’re Fired!”

By Dakota Layton on February 6, 2020

In a new ad titled “Burn It Down (Impeachment)”, AL-02 candidate Jessica Taylor stated, “I’m Jessica Taylor, a pro-life, conservative mom running for Congress to turn up the heat on the socialist squad, build…

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Trump Thanks Bradley Byrne After Acquittal

By Dakota Layton on February 6, 2020

After his acquittal in the Senate from both articles of impeachment, President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the White House to an audience of some of his key supporters in Congress. Congressman and AL GOP…

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Alabama Republicans Say Jones Continues to Take “Marching Orders” from Pelosi and Schumer After Impeachment Vote

By Dakota Layton on February 6, 2020

Democratic Senator Doug Jones defied political pressure from conservatives in his home state and voted “yea” on both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The first article alleges that President Trump abused the…

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Doug Jones Will Vote “Yea” on Both Articles of Impeachment

By Dakota Layton on February 5, 2020

In an email to his supporters, Democratic Senator Doug Jones announced that he will vote “Yea” on both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The first article alleges that the President abused the…

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Doug Jones To Announce Impeachment Decision Wednesday Morning

By Dakota Layton on February 4, 2020

According to a report by CNN’s Manu Raju Senator Doug Jones is “tentatively” decided on how he will vote on the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. He is set to make his…

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Tuberville Releases First TV Ad: “I’m Looking to Save This Country with Donald J. Trump!”

By Dakota Layton on February 4, 2020

In his heavily cinematic first television ad, former Auburn football coach and GOP Senate candidate, Tommy Tuberville portrayed himself as a Christian Conservative fighter who is “a politicians worst nightmare,” and someone who will…

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Jones Votes “Yea” and Shelby Votes “Nay” on Motion to Subpoena Witnesses and Documents

By Dakota Layton on February 1, 2020

The motion to subpoena witnesses for testimony in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump failed last night in a 51-49 vote. Senators Susan Collins…

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