Mo Brooks expresses interest in running for the Shelby Senate seat

Rep. Mo BrooksMorris (Mo) Democrats Jackson Brooks should turn the “Bee-Gees” into the face of the Occasio-Cortez Republican Party, which says it is a survivor of a sexual assault while recounting the president of the Freedom Against Riots Caucus which exploits “sensational lies” after the Capitol MORE revolt (R-Ala) said Monday that he is interested in running for the Senate following the senator. Richard ShelbyRichard Craig ShelbySen. Shelby studies retirement: AP The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Democrats pave the way for Biden Overnight Energy’s COVID-19 relief plan: carmakers withdraw from emissions standard dispute of California Vehicles | Republicans present a long-running bill to evade Biden to Keystone XL MORE(R-Ala.) Announces it will not seek another term in 2022.

Brooks, a key ally of the former President TrumpDonald Trump, spokesman for domination: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell calls for DC officers defending the Capitol to be sued, Sicknick’s family honored at the US Super Bowl will meet at the Human Rights Council UN: MORE report, has been the subject of fire by Democrats and some of his own party for their role in the Republican Party’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results on January 6, a push that led to the Capitol insurrection that five people killed, including an official Capitol police officer.

But Brooks said the criticism he has faced has helped raise his profile and could help him in a major career.

“I am running in the 2022 election, either for my seat in the House or for the Alabama Senate,” Brooks said in a statement.

“Frankly, the last three months of fake and palpable attacks on me by the Social Democrats and their fake allies in the media have been a wonderful blessing because they have sent my statewide ID and primary Republican support through from the roof “.

Brooks has been a staunch supporter of Trump, which some argue will give a boost to the deep red state. He ran unsuccessfully in the upper house during a special election in 2017, where he eventually finished third in the primaries. But Brooks supporters believe his odds are stronger in this cycle.

“Mo would be Trump’s undisputed candidate for the most deceived states, with a high statewide identity name and more than a million cash to boot. What angle can another challenger try even with voters d “Alabama?” A GOP agent told The Hill.

Shelby, 86, announced he would not run for the seventh term on Monday.

In addition to Brooks, sources familiar with the Alabama GOP political landscape speculate with Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, former Shelby chief of staff Katie Boyd Britt and Rep. Gary PalmerGary James Palmer Tribute to Capitol Police Turning Policy ENERGY Overnight: New, Including Former Michigan Governor, Accused of Flint Water Crisis | The regulator ends the rule that obliges banks to serve oil, shipowners Trump Administrator Adds Obstacle to Raising Furnace and Water Heater Efficiency Standards READ: Republicans who voted to challenge election results MORE (R-Wing.) I could jump in the race.

Previous representative Bradley ByrneBradley Roberts Byrne-Rep. Mike Conaway, former launch assistant for the lobbying firm. World lawmakers are pushing the Pentagon for Germany’s withdrawal from Trump MORE (R-Ala.), Who was defeated in the primaries for the seat now held by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Said he is leaning in another race but leaving his options open.

“I am not currently considering the race. Primary is a long way off and I don’t feel the need to think about it right now. However, I doubt I will run. Up there she’s too crazy and I enjoy life outside of her, ”he told The Hill.

One of the GOP’s most important sources said he was unlikely to be the former senator. Jeff SessionsJefferson (Jeff) Beauregard Sessions Doug Jones who joins CNN as a political commentator DOJ rescinds border policy of “zero tolerance” behind family separations With another caravan heading north, a closer look at our MORE asylum law (R-Wing.) It will work again. Rep. Robert AderholtRobert Brown Aderholt Will Biden continue with NASA’s Artemis program to return to the moon? READ: Republicans who voted to challenge Congress election results consider one more week, a longer session to reach an agreement MORE (R-Wing.) He is also not likely to run, as he is a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and could one day be a ranking member or chairman. A move to the Senate would make him an advocate for the upper house.

“I don’t think Robert is running, but Mo is likely to. He has Trump’s support, and if it doesn’t happen, he can stay, “a second Alabama Republican Party source said.