Political eyes are on Alabama on Tuesday, where a Republican primary for the Senate has turned into a proxy war.
The race pits Luther Strange, who was appointed to temporarily fill Jeff Sessions' seat, against former State Supreme Court justice Roy Moore. Strange is backed by President Trump and the party establishment, including Mitch McConnell. Moore, however, is backed by Steve Bannon, who says a Moore victory will send the message to McConnell and the GOP hierarchy that their "day of reckoning" is coming, reports Politico.
Coverage:
- The polls: Moore is up big, 52-41, in an election-eve poll by Alabama data firm Cygnal, reports the Hill. The poll, which came after Trump appeared with Strange at a rally on Friday, suggests the president's support isn't much of a factor. Trump disagrees, tweeting Tuesday that "Strange has been shooting up in the Alabama polls since my endorsement. Finish the job - vote today for 'Big Luther.'" However, it seems Moore's lead has been shrinking in recent days, notes FiveThirtyEight.
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