Tuberville Defeats Sessions In Alabama GOP Senate Runoff

Tuberville Defeats Sessions In Alabama GOP Senate Runoff

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Tommy Tuberville, former Auburn University football coach, won the Alabama GOP Senate primary runoff against Jeff Sessions, who was endorsed by President Trump. Tuberville will face Democratic Senator Doug Jones in the November election. Sessions' loss ends his attempt to return to the Senate, where he served for 20 years before joining the Trump administration. His relationship with Trump soured after recusing himself from the Russia investigation, leading to his resignation in 2018. Despite the loss, Sessions quickly supported Tuberville as the Republican nominee.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Tommy Tuberville defeat in the Alabama GOP Senate primary runoff?

Doug Jones

Donald Trump

Jeff Sessions

Catherine Beak

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political figure endorsed Tommy Tuberville in his race against Jeff Sessions?

Donald Trump

Joe Biden

Hillary Clinton

Barack Obama

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who will Tommy Tuberville face in the November general election?

Doug Jones

Jeff Sessions

Donald Trump

Catherine Beak

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Jeff Sessions serve in the Senate before stepping down?

15 years

25 years

10 years

20 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Jeff Sessions' relationship with President Trump sour?

He opposed Trump's policies

He recused himself from the Russia investigation

He ran against Trump in the election

He supported Doug Jones