Alabama Democratic primary in doubt after ‘racist’ Sen. Doug Jones claim

By Kerry Picket

Published September 24, 2019 10:04pm ET

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Alabama Democratic primary in doubt after ‘racist’ Sen. Doug Jones claim — "All very gracious, congratulating us on the way we have run this race, the way we portrayed ourself in the campaign, and all expressing a desire to look forward together to try to work for the betterment of the state of Alabama and this country," Doug Jones said. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) | John Bazemore

An ugly racial dispute over the state party’s 2018 leadership could throw Alabama’s Super Tuesday presidential primary contest into chaos and doom Sen. Doug Jones’ reelection bid.

Alabama Democratic Chairwoman Nancy Worley warned if the Democratic National Committee attempts to block Alabama delegates from next year’s convention, “open rebellion” would ensue.

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