Donald Trump’s pick in the Alabama Republican Senate runoff crashed to defeat against a populist former judge, likely sending shockwaves through establishment Washington and denting the president’s influence over his restless political base.
Perhaps sensing that, Trump quickly swung behind the winner, former Alabama state chief justice Roy Moore, calling him to offer congratulations.
“Sounds like a really great guy who ran a fantastic race. He will help to #MAGA!” Trump tweeted early this morning, referring to his “Make America Great Again” catchphrase.
The result, though, is an embarrassing setback for Trump that highlights the deep divisions within his party and raises questions about its future direction as the GOP heads toward mid-term elections in 2018.
With all 67 counties reporting, Moore led incumbent Luther Strange by 54.9 percent to 45.1 percent.
— AFP
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