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Trump Endorses Barry Moore for Alabama Senate as Club for Growth Adds Support

The move elevates a longtime ally in a race to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

Overview

  • Trump issued a "Complete and Total Endorsement" of Rep. Barry Moore on Saturday, casting him as an America First conservative and outlining priorities on the economy, taxes, energy, border security, law and order, elections, veterans and gun rights.
  • Club for Growth PAC said it was proud to join the endorsement, praising Moore as a battle-tested fiscal conservative and longtime supporter of the president.
  • The Republican primary for the open seat is set for May 19, with Moore competing against Attorney General Steve Marshall, Jared Hudson, Morgan Murphy and Rodney Walker.
  • Marshall responded that his plan is unchanged after the endorsement and highlighted his conservative record, signaling a continued competitive contest.
  • Moore, a congressman from Enterprise and early Trump backer who spoke at a 2015 rally in Mobile, enters the race with backing from national conservative allies.