The stories you want. The opinions that matter.
No, thanks
Tag: 2017 alabama senate race
Citing ‘Irregularities,’ Roy Moore Sues To Stop Certification of Doug Jones’ Victory

Citing ‘Irregularities,’ Roy Moore Sues To Stop Certification of Doug Jones’ Victory

With only hours to spare, Roy Moore filed a lawsuit to prevent Alabama officials from certifying Doug Jones as the winner of the U.S. Senate race, according to the Associated Press.

The Republican nominee’s court action was aimed at a state canvassing board, set to declare on Thursday that Jones officially won the Dec. 12 special election.  The Democrat won by about 20,000 votes or 1.5 percent of the total.

The complaint filed by Moore’s attorney cited supposed election irregularities, demanding an investigation and a new special election — a familiar theme on the Republican far right.

“This is not a Republican or Democrat issue as election integrity should matter to everyone,” Moore said in a statement released Wednesday announcing the complaint.

John Merrill, Alabama’s secretary of state, told the AP that he won’t delay the canvassing board meeting.

Danziger: This Little Piggy

Danziger: This Little Piggy

Jeff Danziger lives in New York City. He is represented by CWS Syndicate and the Washington Post Writers Group. He is the recipient of the Herblock Prize and the Thomas Nast (Landau) Prize. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. He has published eleven books of cartoons and one novel.

Visit him at DanzigerCartoons.com.

#EndorseThis: Samantha Bee Says Sassy Deserves Thanks For ‘Bama Victory

#EndorseThis: Samantha Bee Says Sassy Deserves Thanks For ‘Bama Victory

While Roy Moore talks to himself about recounts, Samantha Bee is performing his electoral autopsy. Yes, he more or less endorsed slavery and there was that teenage molestation problem — all of which alienated the kinds of voters who rallied behind Moore’s victorious Democratic opponent Doug Jones.

Sam is determined to make sure that Moore’s horse gets substantial credit for the Jones triumph. Few moments are funnier than the cashiered judge’s attempt to ride that poor beast — clearly a noble animal who “took one for the team.”

You can get away with a lot of things in the Deep South, but do NOT hurt a horse named Sassy!”

Danziger: And The Horse He Rode In On

Danziger: And The Horse He Rode In On

Jeff Danziger lives in New York City. He is represented by CWS Syndicate and the Washington Post Writers Group. He is the recipient of the Herblock Prize and the Thomas Nast (Landau) Prize. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. He has published eleven books of cartoons and one novel.

Visit him at DanzigerCartoons.com.