Sessions' Replacement if He Becomes AG?

[smoltchanov]

Who's the most Liberal Democrat who could win in a Special Election?

The better question is, who is a Democrat that could win?

Richard Lindsey could win, but he's to the right of at least two Republican Senators.

Which two Republican senators are Lindsey to the right of, McCain and Collins?

Murkowski and Collins. Maybe even Heller, Flake, and Portman.

And that's - normal. Alabama is much more conservative then both Alaska (libertarianish) and Maine. Democratic candidate must also reflect that, and NOT have views which would be more suitable for candidate in San Francisco (if he/she wants to win of course). IMHO - a lot of electoral  problems with Democrats began when national party began to mold state one according to one national standard. After all - even hyperideologized Republicans are not afraid ro run Baker and Scott. If for victory a candidate of Jim Allen type is required, and such candidate - exist, why not?? I would gladly vote Bobby Bright there, despite our very different views....

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Of course anybody who wins this seat will be a worthless hack, of either party. The Deep South has its charms but the cretins they send to congress are not one of them.

[smoltchanov]

Of course anybody who wins this seat will be a worthless hack, of either party. The Deep South has its charms but the cretins they send to congress are not one of them.

If these "cretins" speak for majority of their citizens - what can you do? Most people there are very different from those in NYC, SF or most of the Europe..

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Note: I'm not saying that because I ideologically disagree with them. I think a similar thing about most Hawaii congressmen.

[smoltchanov]

Note: I'm not saying that because I ideologically disagree with them. I think a similar thing about most Hawaii congressmen.

Still - it's up to the people of these districts to decide. If they prefer "cretins" - so be it..

[Young Conservative]

Bradley Byrne has the highest name recognition. I'm hoping he runs and loses his seat so I can convince someone I know involved with Alabama politics to run for his seat.

[The Other Castro]

Politics1.com ‏@Politics1com  1m1 minute ago
ALABAMA: Atty Gen Luther Strange (R) files FEC paperwork to run in 2018 US Sen special election for seat currently held by Jeff Sessions.

[I’m not Stu]

Politics1.com ‏@Politics1com  1m1 minute ago
ALABAMA: Atty Gen Luther Strange (R) files FEC paperwork to run in 2018 US Sen special election for seat currently held by Jeff Sessions.

Looks like Strange is a contender.

[The Other Castro]

Brian Lyman‏@lyman_brian
.@GovernorBentley has interviewed suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore for Jeff Sessions' Senate seat, per the Gov. & Moore's camp. #alpolitics

Dude...

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Moore is suspended again?

[I’m not Stu]

Moore is suspended again?

Yes, he is. It's odd Gov. Bentley is actually considering a loon like Moore.

[Kingpoleon]

Moore is suspended again?

Yes, he is. It's odd Gov. Bentley is actually considering a loon like Moore.

Bentley's ideology is strange.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Moore is suspended again?

Yes, he is. It's odd Gov. Bentley is actually considering a loon like Moore.

Yoda he is not.

[Bigby]

If Moore is that much of a loon, he either may not run for the 2018 election or will get clobbered in the GOP primary.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Could Moore actually make this seat winnable for Democrats if he doesn't lose a primary?

[The Other Castro]

Could Moore actually make this seat winnable for Democrats if he doesn't lose a primary?

No Democrat is going to win a Senate race in Alabama. A Governor race maybe in the best of circumstances, but not a Senate race.

[Kingpoleon]

Could Moore actually make this seat winnable for Democrats if he doesn't lose a primary?

No Democrat is going to win a Senate race in Alabama. A Governor race maybe in the best of circumstances, but not a Senate race.

Moore could lose to Bobby Singleton or Richard Lindsey, both of whom are more conservative than at least a third of the GOP in their respective legislative branch. Singleton has a 58% and Lindsey has a 61% from the ACU.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

I mean, Roy Moore is a literal Christofascist.  That's obviously something that should play well in Alabama, but having a suspended Supreme Court judge who's brought so much unwanted controversy to his state represent them in the Senate probably isn't something that even the people there would want.  A very conservative Democrat (Parker Griffith?) could make it a race.

[The Other Castro]

Gov. Bentley interviews 11 people (including Roy Moore) for Sessions' seat.

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Though he is not on this list, Alabama AG Luther Strange has already announced his intention to run in the 2018 special election.

http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/12/bentley_interviews_roy_moore_o.html

[Del Tachi]

I was really hoping Strange would be more interested in Governor, he just doesn't seem like a DC type to me.  I still think Roby would be the best replacement, but I understand that Bentley won't pick her.  Byrne would be another great pick, but no way Bentley is even considering him for the spot.

Of those in the list mentioned above, I really like Arthur Orr. 

[Kingpoleon]

I was really hoping Strange would be more interested in Governor, he just doesn't seem like a DC type to me.  I still think Roby would be the best replacement, but I understand that Bentley won't pick her.  Byrne would be another great pick, but no way Bentley is even considering him for the spot.

Of those in the list mentioned above, I really like Arthur Orr. 

Poole is pretty moderate for Alabama, right?

[The Other Castro]

Gov. Bentley set to fill Sessions' seat with State AG Luther Strange.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/alabama-senate-session-bentley-234782

[Heisenberg]

Gov. Bentley set to fill Sessions' seat with State AG Luther Strange.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/alabama-senate-session-bentley-234782

When will the special election be held?

I don't know. But Strange is a surprise, he's pretty old, so he won't be around for too long. This, combined with Shelby all but certain to retire in 2022 will be a big blow to Alabama, which currently has lots of seniority, which they heavily rely on for federal funds.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Gov. Bentley set to fill Sessions' seat with State AG Luther Strange.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/alabama-senate-session-bentley-234782

When will the special election be held?

November 6th 2018.
http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2017/01/alabama_gov_robert_bentley_to_1.html

[Free Bird]

When Shelby retires, Strange will just start having to have pull. After that, I give him 10 more years. He'll have the rest of this term and then 2 in his own right.