The special election for Alabama's open Senate seat turned into a lightning rod for an America sharply divided over politics and a country coming to terms with issues of pervasive sexual harassment and assault.
With the election already in the national spotlight, Democrat Doug Jones' stunning and slim victory over Republican candidate Roy Moore brought out some strong reactions from Twitter.
The special election for Alabama's open Senate seat turned into a lightning rod for an America sharply divided over politics and a country coming to terms with issues of pervasive sexual harassment and assault. With the election already in the national spotlight, Democrat Doug Jones' stunning and slim victory over Republican candidate Roy Moore brought out some strong reactions from Twitter.
Tonight, Alabama voters elected a senator who'll make them proud.
And if Democrats can win in Alabama, we can -- and must -- compete everywhere.
Onward!
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 13, 2017