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Paul Finebaum Sets Postseason Timeline for Alabama Senate Decision, Rejects Doubts Over His Judaism

He says he remains under an ESPN contract and credits executive Burke Magnus for giving him space to consider a potential run.

Overview

  • Appearing on The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Finebaum said he will decide "right as the season ends" whether to enter the Republican primary.
  • He said a political operative warned that being Jewish would doom a campaign in Alabama, a claim he strongly rejected while calling for closer Christian–Jewish ties.
  • Positioning himself as a non–career politician, he argued his plain-spoken style could defeat the declared field and compared his potential appeal to Tommy Tuberville’s 2020 run.
  • He acknowledged decades of on-air commentary would be scrutinized and could fuel negative ads if he becomes a candidate.
  • Key dates are approaching in Alabama, with GOP qualifying set for Jan. 5–23 and the primary scheduled for May 19, 2026.