In one of the most closely watched Senatorial races in recent history, Democrat Doug Jones is giving Roy Moore a run for his money in a heavily red state.
The state has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1992, but Moore is locked in a tight race with his Democratic opponent, Doug Jones, a former U.S. attorney.
Moore faces allegations from eight women who have accused him of sexual misconduct toward them when he was in his 30s and, in some cases, the women were in their teens.
Early exit polls show a high turn out of black voters, crucial for a Jones victory. The racial breakdown of 30% black voters is 5% over the estimated 25% black vote turn out goal.
A history of extreme bigotry and numerous allegations of child molestation against Moore are cutting into his chances in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate in decades.
The Trump factor is also working against Moore, according to early polling:
Polls close at 8 pm ET.
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017 · 12:59:24 AM +00:00 · igualdad
Roy Moore thinks the race could go either way
CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports that Roy Moore's thinking is that the race could go either way, perhaps showing that the campaign isn’t as confident as they have said.
Moore is sweatin’ it!
Win or lose, the fact that Democrats have made such deep inroads in an Alabama Senate race is historic.
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017 · 1:31:34 AM +00:00 · igualdad
Per CNN exit polls, Moore is underperforming with the white vote with 73% compared to Romney’s 84%:
In 2012, white voters in Alabama picked Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama 84-15. In 2008, John McCain led Obama 88-10. In 2004, President George Bush won them 80-19
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017 · 1:50:58 AM +00:00 · igualdad
Per CNN, early results look good for Jones. In the most critical county, Jefferson, Jones is performing very well as he is in two other Dem leaning counties.
Moore is underperforming with white college educated voters compared to Romney.
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017 · 2:44:18 AM +00:00 · igualdad
With 50% reporting, Moore holds a slim lead.
With 50% of precincts reporting, Republican Roy Moore holds a slim lead in Alabama's Senate seat election
For the first time in decades, a Democrat is within striking distance of winning a U.S. Senate seat in Alabama. Moore has underperformed as a statewide candidate, and his relative unpopularity gives Jones a chance.
Making gains with white voters compared to previous Democrats in recent decades, “up by double digits over the 15 percent Obama received in 2012” and carrying an impressive turn out of black voters, Jones is still in the game.