When you are losing a political race, you need a hook, and it looks like Alabama Democrats are looking to make themselves the victim in 2018.
There are many different angles the Democrats are taking:
The Russians are coming.
Unsure whether the Russians are still trying to hack our elections? Here's what our campaign website has been experiencing over the last week. #Russia #Hacking pic.twitter.com/XCKkkrDRDM
— Tabitha Isner (@TabithaK) July 18, 2018
The Governor won’t debate!
You can't call yourself a patriot if you are scared of democracy #believe #alpolitics Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox invites Gov. Kay Ivey to debate, Ivey remains noncommittal https://t.co/DzeD8voENB via @whnt
— Walt Maddox (@WaltMaddox) July 25, 2018
“Mo [Brooks] claims he has enough money to win without having to earn the people’s support”
Why this matters:
None of this moves the needle. These three are all going to get crushed in November unless they can connect to the people in this state. Why they focus on this frivolous stuff is puzzling.
They need to be focusing on the issues where they can connect with the average Alabamians, but instead they are complaining about things that will not get them one vote. The media loves talking about debates and Russians, but it does not appear the people care all that much.
@TheDaleJackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a conservative talk show from 7-11 am weekdays on WVNN
