This Senate Race Is The Flashpoint For Bannon's 'National War'

[DonViejo]

Alabama Sets Up ‘Canary In The Coal Mine’ For Bannon-McConnell Feud

By CAMERON JOSEPH Published SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 6:00 AM

Steve Bannon is looking to Alabama’s upcoming Senate primary as the opening salvo in his war against establishment Republicans — one whose results could be a major factor in determining just how scared GOP incumbents are of his political power.

Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist, is using his rabble-rousing website Breitbart as a megaphone to promote controversial former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) over appointed Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL), who Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is backing with all his might.

Two sources close to Bannon say with Moore leading the race just two weeks out from primary election day, Bannon sees an opportunity to take credit for an early scalp and scare Republican incumbents into ending their burbling criticism of the President.

“Steve views this as the flashpoint in his national war against McConnell,” said one source close to Bannon. “We’re sick and tired of these Senate and House Republicans thinking they can get away with a free shot at the President without facing any consequences.”

With two weeks to go until the Sept. 26 election, both Bannon and McConnell have a lot riding on the race.

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[FarPoint]

1. Bannon is still all tRump....

He thrives on deception... I am cautious.

[yallerdawg]

2. Trump stands by endorsement of Luther Strange, White House says

http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/09/trump_stands_by_endorsement_of.html#incart_river_home?li_source=base&li_medium=default-widget

How does Bannon square this circle?

The White House is reaffirming support for Alabama Sen. Luther Strange, who is in a tough runoff with conservative judge Roy Moore in the race to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions' old Senate seat.

White House legislative director Marc Short was about the race by reporters at breakfast Tuesday. He said President Donald Trump "has endorsed Luther Strange and he continues to stand by that endorsement."

Seems Bannon - as suspected - has an issue with Trump?

Moore led Strange by 25,000 votes in the first round of balloting and has a loyal following among the state's evangelical voters.

Republican voters will choose between Strange and Moore on Sept. 26 and the general election will be held in December.

Democrat Doug Jones in close Senate race with Roy Moore, Luther Strange, poll says

http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2017/09/democrat_doug_jones_in_close_s.html#incart_river_home_pop?li_source=base&li_medium=default-widget

Many, many Democrats are eligible to vote in Republican primary runoff.

We'll have to keep an eye out for who is the best worst candidate for our Democrat to run against!

[OnDoutside]

3. Bannon doesn't need to, he dog whistles.