Doug Jones wants a standalone lottery in Alabama. Other Alabama Democrats don’t.

In another desperate attempt to relaunch his campaign and get some traction, former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) is back on the lottery.

Jones is begging Alabama Democrats in the legislature to push for a standalone lottery, but they have made it clear they do not want this.

What Jones really wants is simple, get the lottery on the ballot to drive sad people to the ballot.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

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