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. Doug Jones will not be sworn into the Senate for a few weeks, which means Republicans will likely try to pass tax reform before then. The House and Senate have reached a consensus on a reconciled tax bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants a vote on the bill Monday. Republican Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), who voted for the original Senate bill, says she is now on the fence.

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