7 Things: Presidential race sees shift in tone, Jones and Tuberville both talk Trump, Alabama congressmen don’t want illegal aliens counted but others do and more …

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November 2, 2020

7. It could take days to count votes

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that election results in her state may be delayed as they have already received about 10 times more mail-in ballots than they did in 2016.
Boockvar said that it’s likely ballots “will be counted within a matter of days,” but in Pennsylvania, any ballots received after November 3 will be set aside as there’s a current dispute in the State Supreme Court about whether to count those votes.

6. If Biden wins, this will be why

A new Fox News poll provides more perspective on how the nation views the coronavirus pandemic. To begin, only 36% of people view the economy as “Excellent/Good,” while 64% view it as “Fair/Poor.”
According to the poll, 51% of people view the coronavirus as out of control, with only 5% viewing it as “completely” under control. By comparing the presidential candidates, 56% trust former Vice President Joe Biden to handle the pandemic, compared to 40% for President Donald Trump. Also, 49% trust Trump to do better with the economy, compared to 48% who trust Biden; 51% trust Biden on the Supreme Court, but only 45% trust Trump.

5. Issues with the prison plan

State Senator Chris Elliot (R-Daphne) has raised concerns about Governor Kay Ivey’s plan to build three new privately built prisons in Bibb, Elmore, and Escambia Counties, saying that the prisons can’t be built on state land.
Elliot also expressed concerns about the complications this plan has created for itself, but he did agree with State Senator Cam Ward’s (R-Alabaster) previous comments that there isn’t much the legislature can do to stop Ivey’s plan. Elliot advised that “they’re going to sign these deals and break ground prior to the legislature coming back into session” as the reason for not being able to halt the plan.

4. Attempt being made to keep illegal immigrants from being counted in Census

When apportioning congressional seats after the 2020 U.S. Census, U.S. Representatives Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall have all filed briefs to exclude illegal immigrants from the count.
This move backs up the Trump administration’s efforts to keep illegal immigrants from being counted. Marshall said that “[a]ny apportionment that includes illegal aliens thus violates the Constitution’s process for apportionment and promise of equal representation,” as they aren’t recognized as citizens.

3. Jones is trying to lose at this point

As we enter the final days before the general election, candidates are making their final pitches, and U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is getting in some final shots at former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville.
During a campaign event in Birmingham, Jones described Tuberville as “Donald Trump’s water boy.” He also said that Tuberville “is just simply talking,” using the “water boy” analogy due to Tuberville regularly bringing up football analogies.

2. Tuberville’s final pitch is all about winning and Trump

Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville is likely to win the U.S. Senate race in Alabama, and now at his final campaign event before the general election, he’s set a tone of winning and supporting President Donald Trump.
Tuberville recalled Trump’s win in 2016, saying that’s when he knew “we’ve got a chance to save this country.” He added that he does “believe God sent us, and elected, Donald Trump.”

1. Momentum for Trump’s reelection may be starting

Weeks ago, the talk of a blowout for Biden seemed to be dominating the media as the talk wasn’t about if Biden was going to win but it was about how big it would be, but polls everywhere are tightening and momentum seems to be on President Donald Trump’s side. It may not be enough, however.
A major newspaper in Pennsylvania, which is shaping up to be the battleground, has surprisingly endorsed Trump. A new poll in Iowa shows a massive swing amongst independent voters. Trump maintains a path to victory that many thought was impossible.