It’s not the economy, stupid

13 December 2017 By Gina Chon Follow @GinaChon

Democrat Doug Jones won the state’s U.S. Senate race in a stunning upset. Rival Roy Moore has unique troubles, namely allegations of sexual misconduct. But Trump’s approval has also fallen, despite Alabama’s low jobless rate. The Republican economic-growth message isn’t a magic elixir.

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Democratic candidate Doug Jones won Alabama’s special election for the U.S. Senate, capturing 49.9 percent of the vote compared to 48.4 percent for his Republican opponent, Roy Moore.

Moore, who was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, was accused during the electoral campaign of sexual misconduct with teenage girls. He has denied the allegations and said he did not know any of the women involved.

Jones is the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in the southern state in 25 years. He is not likely to take his seat in the U.S. Senate until January.

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