Doug Jones Alabama Senate Race Win Twitter Reactions

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The country anxiously monitored the Alabama special election on Tuesday night, which determined whether Democrat Doug Jones or Republican Roy Moore would fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions' empty senate seat. Despite Moore receiving support from President Donald Trump and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, Jones was victorious, winning 49.5% of the vote.

The election attracted much attention due to the multiple women who came forward accusing Moore of sexual misconduct, one of whom said she was 14 at the time of an alleged assault. In addition to these allegations, Moore has also been criticized for racist and homophobic comments.

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A triumphant Jones beamed as he addressed a cheering audience Tuesday night, celebrating his victory and his 25th wedding anniversary.

"I am truly, truly overwhelmed. I always believed that the people of Alabama have more in common than what divides us...We have shown the country the way that we can be unified," he said. Later, he added, "This campaign has been about common courtesy and decency."

The internet erupted with opinions on the results, but it was Trump's reaction that people anticipated most. Surprisingly, the president refrained from name calling and using all caps.

"Congratulations to Doug Jones on a hard fought victory," he wrote. "The write-in votes played a very big factor, but a win is a win. The people of Alabama are great. And the Republicans will have another shot at this seat in a very short period of time. It never ends!"

Congratulations to Doug Jones on a hard fought victory. The write-in votes played a very big factor, but a win is a win. The people of Alabama are great, and the Republicans will have another shot at this seat in a very short period of time. It never ends!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 13, 2017

For some, like Senator Elizabeth Warren, Jones' win sent a clear message that Americans are rejecting bigotry and are starting to take allegations of sexual assault and harassment more seriously.

Tonight Alabama is sending a powerful message across the country. The American people will fight back against bigotry, hate &, yes, pedophilia – & reject a man totally unfit to serve in the US Senate. Republican, Democrat, Independent – on this, there will be no compromise.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) December 13, 2017

What a difference a year makes... feels good to not be sending a known sexual predator to DC for once... #AlabamaSenateElection #DougJones
— Cyrus McQueen (@CyrusMMcQueen) December 13, 2017

The freed black vote freed Alabama from international shame and disgrace tonight by electing #DougJones. It's a victory for health care, wages, education, women and children's rights. #AlabamaSenateElection pic.twitter.com/7BwGNLNVAH
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) December 13, 2017

Tonight, Alabama voters elected a senator who'll make them proud.

And if Democrats can win in Alabama, we can -- and must -- compete everywhere.

Onward!
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 13, 2017

Doug Jones. Thank you, Alabama. You’ve elected a man of incredible integrity, grit, and character. A fighter for working class and middle class Alabamians. He is going to make you proud in the Senate.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 13, 2017

#WhenWeFightWeWin, Indivisibles. The Alabama Senate race was called for progressive Democrat @GDouglasJones. By electing Doug Jones, Alabama rejected Roy Moore’s anti-woman, anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, Trump-backed, hate-filled agenda.
— Indivisible Guide (@IndivisibleTeam) December 13, 2017

Others, like Meghan McCain, took the opportunity to drag Steve Bannon.

Suck it, Bannon
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) December 13, 2017

Shouts to Steve Bannon, MASTER STRATEGIST, who managed to lose a Republican election in fucking Alabama. pic.twitter.com/fWT4AhFzGW
— shauna (@goldengateblond) December 13, 2017

I'd like to extend my congratulations to Steve Bannon for masterfully humiliating himself, the Republican Party, AND Donald Trump — all in defense of a child molester. That takes talent. #AlabamaSenateElection pic.twitter.com/JG8I31vHHA
— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) December 13, 2017

Trump and Bannon are truly miracle workers—the put a Democrat into the Senate from Alabama!
— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) December 13, 2017

So many folks to whom gratitude is owed.
Black women for turning out to vote.
Black voters for overcoming obstacles.
People who voted their conscience.
Journalists and victims who talked.
Doug Jones for running.
And Steve Bannon for managing Roy Moore’s campaign.
— Paul Musgrave (@profmusgrave) December 13, 2017

the biggest loser in Alabama tonight is the man spending the evening in the Hampton’s, Steve Bannon.
— Katty Kay (@KattyKayBBC) December 13, 2017

biggest loser gotta be steve bannon. now his signature "i'm wearing every shirt I packed because I don't want to pay baggage fees" look will never catch on
— Desus Nice (@desusnice) December 13, 2017

Some celebrated the first major win for Sir Charles Barkley, who campaigned on behalf of Jones. Of course, there were the inevitable, "OMG, we agree with Barkley?" comments.

Friend texts: "Charles Barkley finally won a championship."
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) December 13, 2017

That point where you’re shocked to find yourself nodding along with Charles Barkley’s commentary.
— jelani cobb (@jelani9) December 13, 2017

Only in 2017 does Charles Barkley serving as a political analyst of a special election seem pretty normal
— Jen Psaki (@jrpsaki) December 13, 2017

Hi from Doug Jones' election night party turned dance party, where Hey Ya is playing and Charles Barkley is making the rounds to every TV camera. #ALSEN
— Alexis Levinson (@alexis_levinson) December 13, 2017

Asked by CNN what the message was for Trump in the Doug Jones victory, Charles Barkley passed (not his natural state). Instead, he told Dems to get off their asses. Buzzer beater.
— Art Thiel (@Art_Thiel) December 13, 2017

"It's time for Democrats to get off their asses... this is a wake up call for Democrats to do better for black people & poor white people."

Vote Charles Barkley 2020.
— Nick Jack Pappas (@Pappiness) December 13, 2017

It’s an inspiring story, that if we work hard, come together, and get Charles Barkley, we can barely keep a known pedophile from deciding our laws
— Zack Bornstein (@ZackBornstein) December 13, 2017

What a night.