What a Democratic victory in Alabama means for political races elsewhere

Dec. 13, 2017

Democrat Doug Jones celebrated a surprise victory last night over Republican Roy Moore in ruby-red Alabama. A year ago, Donald Trump won in Alabama by 28 points.

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How Doug Jones Beat Roy Moore and Shocked the World

Credits

Guests:

Roy Johnson - the Birmingham News
Molly Ball - senior political correspondent, The Wall Street Journal - @mollyesque

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole

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