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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,412 posts)
Thu Dec 7, 2017, 04:36 PM Dec 2017

"I consider just how a Doug Jones win might look. Here is that map:"

The best possible Jones map has him winning 67% of Jefferson County. Which is actually doable.

How much has Alabama changed? In 1976, when Carter became the last Dem to carry Alabama in a prez race, he won 60 of 67 counties. He lost Jefferson County.



Before everything turns to #MNSen when Franken speaks at 11:45 AM, I put together a preview of the #ALSen race for this week's Crystal Ball. There are many maps & I consider just how a Doug Jones win might look. Here is that map: http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/alabama-senate-closing-time/


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