Turnout is what won this election, and for that, we have the black voters of Alabama to thank. Remember, it's not just percentages you have to look at when you analyze elections, it's mostly about people showing up and being counted.
Is it turnout? Less total votes were cast in this election for a Democrat than in either 2016 or 2008 election. Although, those were presidential elections as well. If you compare the results to the 2002 election, Jones won about 100k more votes than Susan Parker. Moore won about 200k less than Jeff Sessions. So, maybe 100k more black voters did turn out this time. I would still bet my money on pedo Moore just not inspiring as many Republicans to vote for him or swinging them to a Democrat.
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u/Dear_Occupant Tennessee Dec 13 '17
Turnout is what won this election, and for that, we have the black voters of Alabama to thank. Remember, it's not just percentages you have to look at when you analyze elections, it's mostly about people showing up and being counted.