Rep. Mo Brooks
Morris (Mo) Jackson Brooks Democrats need to make the ‘Bee Spirit’ the face of the Republican Party. Ocasio-Cortez says she is a survivor of sexual assault, while telling of the riot Freedom Caucus chairman explodes ‘sensational lies’ after Capitol riot MORE (R-Ala.) Said Monday that he is interested in running for the Senate in the wake of Sen. Richard Shelby
Richard Craig ShelbySen. Shelby considers retirement: AP The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Democrats show way to overnight Biden’s COVID 19 emergency relief plan: Energy cars: carmakers withdraw legal action over California emissions standard | Senate confirms Buttigieg as transport secretary | Republicans Bill Longside Bill to Bypass Biden on Keystone XL MORE(R-Ala.)’S announcement that he will not seek another term in 2022.
Brooks, a key ally of former President Trump
Donald Trump Dominion spokesman: Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, begs to be sued MORE, has come under fire from Democrats and some in his own party for his role in the GOP efforts to overturn the 2020 election results on January 6, a push that led to the uprising at the Capitol that left five people dead including a Capitol police officer.
But Brooks said the criticism he faced helped raise his profile and that it could help him in a primary race.
“I am electing my 2022 election for my seat or for the Alabama Senate seat,” Brooks said in a statement.
“Honestly, the past three months of scathing and tangible false attacks on me by socialist democrats and their fake news media allies have been a wonderful blessing because they have sent my state name ID and Republican primary support through the roof.”
Brooks was a strong supporter of Trump, who according to some will give him a boost in the deep red state. He unsuccessfully ran for the upper house during a special election in 2017, where he ended up third in the by-election. But Brooks fans believe his chances are stronger in this cycle.
‘Mo would be the undoubted Trump candidate in the Trumpiest of states – with a high ID for the whole country and more than a million cash to start. What angle can another challenger even try with Alabama voters? ‘one GOP operator told The Hill.
Shelby, 86, announced he would not run for a seventh term on Monday.
In addition to Brooks, sources familiar with the GOP political landscape in Alabama, Secretary of State John Merrill, Shelby’s former chief of staff Katie Boyd Britt and Rep. Gary Palmer
Gary James PalmerCapitol Police Tribute Turns Political OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Nine, Including Former Michigan Governor, Accused of Flint Water Crisis | Regulator finalizes rule forcing banks to serve oil, gun companies | Trump admin adds hurdle to raise efficiency standards for ovens, water heaters READ: The Republicans who voted to challenge election results MORE (R-Ala.) Can jump in the race.
Former representative Bradley Byrne
Bradley Roberts ByrneEx-Rep. Mike Conaway, former lobbying firm Lobbying world Lawmakers, grieves Pentagon over Trump’s fallback in Germany MORE (R-Ala.), Who was defeated in the primary for the seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Said he was leaning against another run but left his options open.
“I’m not currently considering the race. The primary is a long way away and I do not feel the need to think about it. I doubt I will run. It’s too crazy up there and I enjoy life there, ”he told The Hill.
One senior GOP source said it was unlikely the former Sen. Jeff Sessions
Jefferson (Jeff) Beauregard Sessions Doug Jones joins CNN as political commentator DOJ repeals ‘zero tolerance’ border policy behind family separations With another caravan heading north, take a closer look at our asylum legislation MORE (R-Ala.) Will run again. Rep. Robert Aderholt
Robert Brown Aderholt Will Biden continue NASA’s Artemis program to return to the moon? READ: Republicans who voted to challenge election results see Congress see the 1-week, wall-to-wall session to achieve MORE (R-Ala.) Is also unlikely to participate, as he is a senior member of the powerful House Credit Committee and may one day serve as a rank member or chairman. A move to the Senate would make him a backbencher in the upper chamber.
‘I do not think Robert is running, but Mo will probably do it. He is counting on a Trump endorsement and if it does not come, he can stay put, ‘said a second Alabama source, GOP. “The field is wide open.”