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Jones to Moore: 'It's time to move on'
Source: The Hill
BY MALLORY SHELBOURNE - 12/14/17 08:16 AM EST
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Sen.-elect Doug Jones (D-Ala.) said early Thursday that his Republican opponent, Roy Moore, would do well to concede the election and move on.
I understand the frustration a little bit. It is a close race, but Id say look, its time to move on, Jones told NBCs Today show when asked what he would tell Moore, whose campaign was plagued by accusations of sexual misconduct.
Every race is tough. Its bitter sometimes. I think this one was one that the people of Alabama have now spoken a little bit and they decide to heal," he added. "And our campaign has been about that.
Moore has refused to concede the special election, telling supporters in a video late Wednesday that he would would wait for the Alabama secretary of state to verify the vote.
Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/364851-jones-to-moore-its-time-to-move-on
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Jones to Moore: 'It's time to move on' (Original Post)
DonViejo
Dec 2017
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cab67
(2,993 posts)1. the problem...
...is that Moore very likely believes God wanted him to run for Senate. Which means Moore believes God planned to have Moore win the election. Losing the election contradicts his interpretation of God's will.
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)5. Sometimes God does answer our prayers.
And the answer is "No".
marble falls
(57,102 posts)6. And sometimes the follow up answer is "Move on." And "Go and sin no more."
truthisfreedom
(23,148 posts)7. Who is the god of underage dating again?
Thor_MN
(11,843 posts)2. Moore not conceeding delays Jones being seated. The Tax Scam hangs in the balance...
Wonder how much money has been funneled to Moore to remain silent.
No it doesn't. Doesn't change the outcome and doesn't change the process. Concession is a courtesy not a rule or any part of the process.
Thor_MN
(11,843 posts)4. It speeds certification of results.
If the loser concedes, the certification process can move at a faster pace. There are certainly procedures that still must be done, but there are procedures that become unnecessary if there isn't a challenge.
hack89
(39,171 posts)9. Can you show us the appropriate Alabama laws? Thanks. Nt
riversedge
(70,242 posts)8. My guess is that Trump has erased Moore from his memory--te he.