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Doug Jones Rejects “Communist” Attacks, Pushes Policy Focus

8/17/2026

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Alabama candidate Doug Jones rejected claims Democrats are communists and urged focus on policy.
Jones cited Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan and minister Adam Hamilton’s nomination against Rep. Roger Marshall.
Jones said voters cannot label North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Scott Colom, or Sen. Jon Ossoff as socialists.
After Sen. Tommy Tuberville called Jones a “communist” over school-choice, Jones urged him to stop attacks and discuss gas, electricity, and Medicaid.

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Alabama candidate Doug Jones rejected claims Democrats are communists and urged focus on policy.
Jones cited Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan and minister Adam Hamilton’s nomination against Rep. Roger Marshall.
Jones said voters cannot label North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Scott Colom, or Sen. Jon Ossoff as socialists.
After Sen. Tommy Tuberville called Jones a “communist” over school-choice, Jones urged him to stop attacks and discuss gas, electricity, and Medicaid.