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The left says Trump, GOP should be worried after the Doug Jones win

Doug Jones and his wife Louise greet supporters as he claims victory at his watch party in Birmingham.
Doug Jones and his wife Louise greet supporters as he claims victory at his watch party in Birmingham.
By Bria Felicien
Dec 13, 2017

Should the GOP be worried after Doug Jones’ Alabama Senate race win? Some on the left believe so. A roundup of editorials Wednesday take a look at the issue.

Opinions from the left:

1. Doug Jones' victory should make Trump nervous

From The Washington Post: Doug Jones’ win is about a rising tide of American who won’t swallow the bilge the president is pushing.

2. A devastating loss for Trump in Alabama

From CNN: President Donald Trump should be sweating after the shocking outcome in Alabama’s special election.

3. A GOP Tragedy in Four Acts

From The New York Times: Republicans embraced Trump, Moore and post-ethics politics. In defeat, they are officially post-shame.

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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