How Democrat Doug Jones Managed To Upset Roy Moore In Alabama Senate Election
Democrat Doug Jones upset Republican Roy Moore in one of the most-followed U.S. Senate campaigns in recent political history. The Young Turks' John Iadarola explains how Jones pulled off his unexpected victory.
The Young Turks' John Iadarola explains how Jones pulled off his unexpected victory. The Democrat won women overall, while Republican Roy Moore was the most popular among white women.
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