[wright2bear]

I realize this was an off year election, but still, the Republicans did not get out to vote in AL.

[VanDeKoik]

Well for them, this a two year appointment. Almost a state-wide House seat.

They punted for a temporary pain that won’t be around in 2021.

[chiller]

Someone got out and voted !

40% voter turnout...off year ?... special election ?

I do not comprehend

[The_Republic_Of_Maine]

"I realize this was an off year election, but still, the Republicans did not get out to vote in AL."

While I agree, it simply does not make sense.

[IamConservative]

I realize this was an off year election, but still, the Republicans did not get out to vote in AL.

Roy Moore was a terribly flawed candidate for a state wide race. The only thing he really had going for him was Trump's coattails. Moore had previously lost two primaries for Governor. His interview with Hannity was terribly unconvincing. Moore left the impression he dated teenage girls when he was in his 30's. The last nail in his coffin IMO was his wife saying "we have a Jew for an attorney." Came across like a racist saying: "I have a black guy mow my lawn." Very cringe worthy. Then of course Moore himself disappeared from the campaign the last week.

Democrats turned out 92% of their 2016 voters. Republicans turned out just 50% of theirs. Rather than vote for Moore or Jones, Republicans stayed home. Given the choice, not sure I wouldn't have done the same.