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Inside the Statehouse: U.S. Senate race decided in runoff

Steve Flowers discusses the dynamics underlying the Republican runoff for US Senate.

Legal opinion sought on any Alabama runoff delay

Alabama primary voters are currently set to go to the polls on March 31.

Jeff Sessions nabs NRA endorsement over Tommy Tuberville in Alabama GOP Senate runoff

The National Rifle Association on Friday endorsed former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions over his primary challenger, former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville in their quest for the Republican Party’s nomination in the U.S. Senate race. Jason Ouimet, Chairman of NRA’s political arm, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF), praised Sessions’ “steadfast support of the Second Amendment.” “Based on your strong leadership on Second Amendment issues as a U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General, you have earned the highest attainable rating, an A+ from NRA-PVF. An A+ is reserved for a candidate with an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues and who has made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment,” Ouimet said. Jeff Sessions said he was honored to have the NRA’s endorsement and that it was critical that Alabama have a Senator who understands how to protect Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights. “I am honored to have the NRA’s endorsement. The Second Amendment is a bedrock right for all Americans and it guarantees and secures our freedom and liberty,” Sessions remarked. “Powerful, well-funded national forces are bent on destroying our right to keep and bear arms. Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi are working day and night to gut the Second Amendment. I have fought Schumer and Pelosi on this issue, and I have won, and I will do so again when I return to the Senate.” As part of their decision, the NRA praised Sessions’ work as U.S. Attorney General to stop “Operation Choke Point,” an Obama Administration program that encouraged federal regulators to harass and intimidate banks and financial institutions that have business relationships with firearm and ammunition retailers. “NRA members and law-abiding gun owners appreciate that as Attorney General, you were instrumental in stopping ‘Operation Choke Point,’” Ouimet added. “As U.S. Senator, you demonstrated support for our right to keep and bear arms by voting multiple times against unconstitutional bans on modern sporting rifles such as the AR-15…further, we appreciate your support for Right-to-Carry Reciprocity legislation that would ensure that the nearly 20-million law-abiding Americans who can carry a concealed firearm in their home state are able to do so in any other state that does not prohibit concealed carry,” the NRA wrote.

Jeff Sessions picks up key state and national endorsements in US Senate run-off

Jeff Sessions picked up multiple endorsements over the last several days in his bid to win back his old U.S. Senate seat in the run-off between he and Tommy Tuberville. We have included some below. The Alabama Forestry Association: The Alabama Forestry Association, a noted, leading conservative group in Alabama, today announced its endorsement of Jeff Sessions for the United States Senate. “We are proud to endorse former Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the United States Senate race. He served the people of Alabama in this seat for 20 years. He represented the people of Alabama’s interest and values then and we feel confident that he will do the same this go around,” said AFA Executive Vice President Chris Isaacson. “I am proud to be endorsed by the Alabama Forestry Association. They have been stalwart partners in the fight to protect and defend Alabama’s conservative values. This is a time of great peril for Alabama and the nation, and we must have a Senator representing us who knows every inch of this state and who can vigorously defend Alabama’s interests,” stated Sessions. In its statement, the Alabama Forestry Association notes that it has been proud to stand with Senator Sessions in conservative battles through the years. Over the past 25 years, the Association has endorsed Senator Sessions for every political office that he has sought. The Association made the decision on Wednesday, March 11th, to endorse Senator Sessions. Please see attached for the Alabama Forestry Association’s letter of endorsement. Eagle Forum PAC: Eagle Forum Founder Phyllis Schlafly repeatedly called Jeff Sessions “our favorite Senator”. Eagle Forum PAC is honored to endorse him in the Alabama run-off election for the U.S. Senate on March 31, 2020. Eagle Forum President Eunie Smith stated, “For twenty years Eagle Forum actively worked with then Sen. Jeff Sessions on issues affecting the family, such as pro-life, immigration, national defense, and religious liberty measures. In every case we watched Sen. Sessions use his legal expertise and his legislative experience in agreement with Eagle Forum’s positions. He was a leader for Constitutionalist judges, against amnesty and for constructive immigration reform.” Mr. Sessions has served the people of Alabama in various roles throughout his lifetime. His career in law significantly prepared him for his role as a U.S. Attorney, Alabama Attorney General, U.S. Senator, and his most recent position as Attorney General of the United States. As Attorney General, Mr. Sessions again welcomed our input. He actively championed Constitutional principles through, for example, task forces and directives upholding religious liberty and confronting human trafficking. At this critical time when America is so divided, we need Jeff Sessions’ reliable voice to champion sound policy for the future of our state and our nation. America needs this proven public servant, this seasoned statesman, who not only knows Alabama as a lifelong resident, but has a working knowledge of conservative issues, the process, and the players in Washington, D.C. so he can hit the ground running.

Bob Russell: Open letter about Jeff Sessions

Bob Russell discusses Jeff Sessions’ candidacy for US Senate and the Presidential election.

Donald Trump spurns Sessions, backs Tommy Tuberville for Alabama Senate

Donald Trump announced his support for Tommy Tuberville in a tweet.

In stunning blow, Donald Trump endorses Tommy Tuberville over Jeff Sessions

In a stunning blow to his former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, President Donald Trump on Tuesday night endorsed Sessions’ primary opponent, former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville, in the Alabama GOP Senate run-off. “Tommy Tuberville is running for the U.S. Senate from the Great State of Alabama,” Trump tweeted Tuesday night. “He is a REAL LEADER who will never let MAGA/KAG, or our country down!” Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) is running for the U.S. Senate from the Great State of Alabama. Tommy was a terrific head football coach at Auburn University. He is a REAL LEADER who will never let MAGA/KAG, or our Country, down! Tommy will protect your Second Amendment…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 11, 2020 Shortly after Trump’s tweet, Sessions responded with tweets of his own saying, “Of course, President Trump can endorse anyone he chooses for the U.S. Senate election in Alabama. But the Constitution expressly empowers the people of Alabama, and only them, to select their Senator. I intend to take my case directly to the people of Alabama.” Of course, President Trump can endorse anyone he chooses for the U.S. Senate election in Alabama. But the Constitution expressly empowers the people of Alabama, and only them, to select their Senator. I intend to take my case directly to the people of Alabama. (1/2.) — Jeff Sessions (@jeffsessions) March 11, 2020 Meanwhile, Tuberville enthusiastically replied to the president’s tweet, “Looking forward to helping you drain the swamp and #KAG!” Looking forward to helping you drain the swamp and #KAG! #alpolitics #ALSen #MAGA https://t.co/KfXGfCESRT — Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) March 11, 2020 Sessions and Tuberville will go head-to-head in a runoff on March 31 and neither candidate amassed the 50 percent of votes necessary to outright win their party’s nomination. The winner will go on to face incumbent, Democrat Doug Jones.