An Alabama proxy war with Trump on the sidelines

In this Senate Republican primary, it's more about Mitch McConnell than Don.

With the Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary looking like a rout for incumbent Brian Kemp, the most compelling GOP primary of the night is unfolding right now in Alabama, where hardline Rep. Mo Brooks is trying to secure a slot in the U.S. Senate runoff after losing former President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

Katie Britt, a telegenic 40-year-old, who has impressed Washington Republican insiders with her charisma and campaign savvy, holds a slight lead according to final polls. A third candidate, former military pilot Mike Durant, is competing with Brooks for the June runoff slot.

But if no candidate gets to 50% + 1 and it is Britt vs. Brooks for another four weeks, which creates a tricky decision for Trump.

Read my full preview HERE.

Or indulge in my summary of Tweets below . . .

Then, come back for a post-game #Rant on the results in Alabama, Texas and Georgia.

But first, read it.

David Catanese @davecatanese

If @MoBrooks advances to the #ALSEN runoff, it’ll be in large part due to diverting attention away from his tortured Trump relationship by focusing on his opposition to McConnell, who has a 27% favorability rating with Alabama Republicans. mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-…

Dylan Wells @dylanewells

Retiring Sen. Shelby predicts a runoff in #ALSen tonight, and says if it’s Katie Britt vs Mo Brooks in the runoff that Britt has a lot going for her.

Robert C. Cahaly @RobertCahaly

Our @trafalgar_group #poll of #ALSen likely GOP primary voters (5/18-21) suggests a likely runoff. 36.4% @KatieBrittforAL 27.6% @MoBrooks 23.3% @MikeDurantAL 1.9% Lillie Boddie 1.2% Jake Schafer 1.0% Karla DuPriest 8.6% Und See Report: thetrafalgargroup.org/news/al-sen-go…

Split Ticket @SplitTicket_

PRIMARY RATINGS (5/24): #GAGov (R): Safe Kemp #ALSen (R): Safe Runoff (projected order: Britt, Brooks, Durant) #TX28 (D): Lean Cuellar

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