Say it ain’t so!
The Democrats’ great white hope, United States Senator-elect from Alabama Doug Jones, is already failing to live up to expectations… and he hasn’t even been sworn into office yet!
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Speaking to CNN’s Jake Tapper on State of the Union earlier this week, Jones was asked about the hottest topic in American politics right now: sexual assault. Specifically, he was asked about the allegations that have been hovering over Donald Trump since before he took office.
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“(T)hose allegations were made before the election, and so people had an opportunity to judge before that election,” Jones said.
Say what?!
He continued: “Let’s get on with the real issues that are facing people of this country right now, and I don’t think that the President ought to resign at this point. We will see how things go. But, certainly, those allegations are not new, and he was elected with those allegations at front and center.”
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Um, let’s not forget Trump’s ties to Russia, as well as his organization’s shady business dealings, were also “front and center” during the campaign, and now there’s a special counsel investigating those.
Why is it that the victims of Trump’s alleged sexual assault shouldn’t be taken as seriously?
If that wasn’t alarming enough, Jones also hinted that he might not be as liberal as he led people to believe on the campaign trail.
“I’m going to talk to people on both sides of the aisle, try to figure out what I think is in the best interests of my state and in the country,” he said. “Don’t expect me to vote solidly for Republicans or Democrats.”
Maybe Jones is just trying to appease the people who didn’t vote for him? Or maybe he’s not the Democratic savior he’s been painted out to be?
One thing is clear: With all the noise that surrounded Roy Moore’s campaign, many inadvertently overlooked Jones’ politics. They were so desperate to keep the alleged pedophile out of office that they failed to spot the guy who’s willing to throw sexual assault victims under the bus.
And this, they say, is why we can’t have nice things.
Related: Guys keep calling Alabama Senator Doug Jones’ hot son this gay slang word. He’s confused.
sfhairy
OK, Queerty, it’s time to stop. Stop with the nonsense.
leobaga
Queerty just admitted that the Democratic Party is a party of losers. They finally won for the first time and they ended up electing a douche.
DCguy
Awwww, how adorable, one of Mo Bros screenames came out to play. Ok leobaga, Here’s a question for you. Since all of the GOP is trying to block any investigation into Trumps assaults, that must mean They’re douches too right?
(Here’s the part where you scramble to switch to another topic or try to cry about Melania being bullied)
BCbreeze
“And this, they say, is why we can’t have nice things”.
Snowflakes… It’s time to get off the cross, someone else needs the wood. Love seeing you turn on your own party.
GC1985
Oh hello Trump supporter… Enjoy your mid 30% approval ratings dude. Or is it 32% now?
GC1985
AND you do know that 167% voted for Clinton?
GC1985
/\Fake pedophile kiddie diddler masquerading as me again. Reported./\
DCguy
Sweetie, your guy lost. So keep on trying.
Quick note: BCbreeze new screename for Mo Bro
GC1985
He did say the tax plan should have been halted until he was seated. But these remarks are in poor taste. I will give him a pass for now.
KaiserVonScheiss
No one knows if the allegation are true. With all the fake news out there, who really knows? I really see nothing wrong with what Jones said. It’s a lot better than sounding like a petulant child like so many do.
“Let’s not forget Trump’s ties to Russia.” LOL. Muh Russia! Yep, gotta remember to slip that in there.
GC1985
There is an actual investigation into collusion and corruption. Two Trump staffers took plea bargains, including the former NSA. You need to get your facts together, KaiserRoll. More indictments are coming… Jared will be next.
And you want fake news? Keep watching the garbage you do.
KaiserVonScheiss
@GC
Did those indictments have anything to do with some Trump-Russia connection? No, no, they did not.
GC1985
The Russian Trump connection means Clinton won by 167%.
GC1985
KaiserVonScratchNSniff, actually several of them do. Conspiracy against the United States for example. Oh and Flynn is rolling. But we may not even need to prove collusion. Money laundering will be enough to send Trump to prison.
Fake account, can you fake someone else please? You are boring.
KaiserVonScheiss
@GC
Wrong! The conspiracy was financial. There was no Trump-Russia connection there. Explain to me how someone else’s money laundering will send Trump to prison…? That makes no sense
GC1985
You are absolutely wrong. There are financial ties to Russia organized crime and the Russian government, as well as material evidence of a conspiracy. You seem to be a bit slow following what’s going on. Might be ignorance and your overexposure to Faux News.
DCguy
Exactly what do you mean by “Fake News”
This is what the Trump Trolls keep trying to do. They keep tossing off little snippets to gradually make people think nothing in the media is true.
What exactly is “Fake” about the story? Has Trump been accused of rape and assault YES. Hmm, well then reporting that isn’t fake now is it? Have multiple women accused him of this? YES Well reporting that isn’t fake now is it? Did Trump state more than once that he “Gets” to go backstage in the pageants he owned to catch the women undressed? YES, so reporting that isn’t fake now is it. Did Trump say he gets to “Grab them by the P*ssy” in an Access Hollywood tape? Yes, so reporting that isn’t fake now is it.
Let’s be honest, all “Fake News” means to you is that media is accurately pointing out things that the anti-lgbt bigot you support did.
Keebler ILF
They didn’t send Trump to prison years ago when they found him guilty of helping the Russians launder money. If I remember correctly, all he had to do was pay a fine. I’m not sure they will lock him up this time either.
Juanjo
This guy is in a difficult position. He is a Democrat elected to office in a state that is the deepest red. He knows he would not have won if it had not been for the fact the man running against him was disgusting to even Republicans. I did not and do not expect him to act like a Democrat in say, California which is far more liberal. His statement was innocuous as far as it went. How he votes when they impeach him s far more important.
GC1985
Trump, according to exit polling in Alabama, only had a 48% approval rating. Not as high as you think. The preelection polls had it wrong.
GC1985
AND Clinton won by 167%.
GC1985
/\Fake account. 55 year old pedophile from chathour who masquerades as others/\
KaiserVonScheiss
@GC
What? Do you actually think Juanjo is a Trump supporter? And why are you calling some random guy a pedophile?
I don’t like Juanjo, but there’s no evidence of him being a pedo. Calm the hell down.
GC1985
I wasn’t referring to Juanjo. But the fake poster using my name. Stupidity seems to come in many varieties here.
mhoffman953
What’s wrong with working with both sides of the political spectrum? Both sides have some good ideas and some gravely bad ideas.
GC1985
Republicans seem to have a near monopoly on bad ideas.
niles
Here we go. the man is not even in office yet. No wonder we are losing our asses.
Kangol
I’m willing to cut him some slack. He just got elected in an extremely conservative state, by a razor-thin margin. Even the Democrats in Alabama are pretty conservative. I don’t know who thinks Doug Jones is a “savior,” but if he votes anywhere in the range of Joe Manchin (D-WV), he will make a difference. Remember, conservative Democrats like Manchin, Nelson (D-NB), and McCaskill (D-MO) voted for the Affordable Care Act, for the stimulus, and for Dodd-Frank. McCaskill and Manchin, to their credit, also voted against the attempt to destroy the ACA this summer, and against this tax giveaway to billionaires. Having a Democrat, even a conservative one, can be the difference between the horrendous mess someone like Trump and the current GOP pushes and something more moderate or actually liberal. So I say let him go to Washington, do his thing, and better him than Moore (or even Luther Strange).
tham
I’m getting real sick of the Metoo movement. It had its purpose but now, it’s just annoyingly out of control.
Jaxton
Not all allegations are true. Anybody can make an allegation. Once, they attacked gay men with untrue allegations that destroyed gay lives.
Beware of allegations that are exaggerated, distorted or made many years later. They are often false.
GC1985
Bad comparison. The ones against Trump are pretty well documented and corroborated.
Brody
A common-sense Democrat who will vote his conscience and is willing to reach across the aisle?
Blasphemy!
mhoffman953
@Brody
If JFK was still alive and ran for any office today, the left would paint him as an enemy and cry that he’s not liberal enough
GC1985
If Jesus was alive today, Republicans would crucify him and call him a worthless commie.
GC1985
Is there a such thing as a common sense Republican? That’s an oxymoron.
mhoffman953
@GC1985
“If Jesus was alive today, Republicans would crucify him and call him a worthless commie.”
So are you advocating for government law to be based upon religion? Sounds like you are against the separation of church and state on that one since you think religious figures you believe in should dictate political party policy
Kangol
Oh cut it, Mo Brody! When Obama tried repeatedly to “reach across the aisle” as president, the vile GOP refused to work with him. Clinton repeatedly worked with the GOP to pass legislation and they ended up impeaching him. Nutty right-wing Republicans couldn’t even stand fellow GOPer Dwight Eisenhower, one of the most popular Republican presidents of the 20th century, who did reach across the aisle!
GC1985
Never said that hoffy. I said how Republicans would react to someone caring about poor people and the sick. Are you this stupid in person? I’m just curious.
Brody
mhoffman –
With his staunch anti-communist stance, JFK would today be painted as the most vile enemy of the left, no question (which is likely why they no longer fawn over him as they used to).
Kangol –
If you’re trying to paint Democrats as pure of heart and Republicans as evil-from-birth when it comes to political ploys, you’re woefully brainwashed or criminally misinformed (or you’re a woefully brainwashed, criminally misinformed radical). Both are guilty, but when Democrats wail about their Democrat not being Democratic enough, they’re conspicuously telling the world that democracy isn’t good enough and only one-party rule will suffice.
miserylovedme24
There is absolutely nothing wrong with having moderates in the Democratic Party. I’m so sick of you people insisting on no one except those that fit your views 100% running or being in office. Do you seriously want to be the minority party forever?! We’re supposed to be the party of tolerance and open-mindedness and yet you people have become the left’s Tea Party.
GC1985
Not entirely accurate. There needs to be order and uniformity. The Democrats need to be an umbrella party, but they also need to keep their members in line.
Brody
Yeah, funny how the hate so easily flows out of those claiming a monopoly on love and compassion, eh?
DarkZephyr
I believe that Trump is guilty, but I think we all have to keep in mind WHERE Doug Jones Senate seat comes from. Alabama. Alabama has currently flipped to BLUE folks. Doug Jones has a very delicate balance he has to maintain. If he had said that Trump should resign he could kiss his seat goodbye in the next election. The LAST we need to be doing is ganging up on him as he tries to maintain the political balance in Alabama, for god’s sake. I am disappointed in you Queerty.
DarkZephyr
Queerty seems to want Alabama to be red again.
PinkoOfTheGange
Oh…
Honey…
Please!
This has gotten ridiculous.
We need to stop eating friends and allies because they don’t mirror every little nuance of a coked up woke sjw*.
(It was a better time when SJW was a complement.)
DCguy
At the end of the day, a Senator from Alabama will vote for a Democrat Senate Majority leader which was thought impossible a few months ago.
So keep on trying to keep your many chins up Trump Trolls, you’ll need it when there are Democrats heading all of the committees on Capitol Hill.
seaguy
Just because he is not jumping on the MeToo bus you trash him? Talk about backstabbing. He is hardly a jerk, he is a democrat who won in a blood red state we should support him not try and find any little thing to trash him.