Doug Jones
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Doug Jones is a former U.S. Senator known for his pivotal role in civil rights advocacy and his ability to connect with diverse communities. This interview reveals his thoughtful approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and understanding in addressing societal challenges.
“Oh, sure. There's no question about it. I mean, a ugly populist streak is the best way for me to describe it. It wasn't just all race. It was all grievance and, you know, vitriol coming, but mainly grievance. It is somebody.”
“I don't know. I think because I think instinctively for me, I could see potentials for Alabama beyond the George Wallace's world. I literally believe that I could see being held back by the George Wallace of the world and people around the country looking down on Alabama because of who was leading Alabama over and over again, by the way,…”
“But I think the AG is going to really weigh this very heavily because there are pros and cons from a very historical and policy perspective. But at the same time, I don't think that comments like Trump made concerning riots or that Lindsay Graham made about riots or that they'll tear the country apart.”
“Rolling. And David, I want to tell you a quick story about election night because I had a number of candidates that I was following on election night in Birmingham, but I ended up going over to Boutwell Auditorium. That's where they were having the victory party for Obama.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 506 — Doug Jones
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