Insurrectionist GOP Rep Enters Alabama Senate Race

The Associated Press reports:

A conservative firebrand and staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump who came under fire for remarks preceding the attack on the U.S. Capitol has joined the Alabama GOP primary field to replace Sen. Richard Shelby.

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks announced his entry into the race Monday night. Brooks joins former Trump ambassador Lynda Blanchard in the GOP primary, which is expected to attract a number of other hopefuls. Shelby announced earlier this year that he wouldn’t seek reelection in 2022.

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Rep. Mo Brooks announced his entry into the Alabama Senate race to replace Sen. Richard Shelby.

Brooks joins fmr. Trump Amb. Lynda Blanchard in the GOP primary, which is expected to attract a number of other hopefuls. https://t.co/09WYqLGk46

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