Sen. Tommy Tuberville wins Republican primary for governor of Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., won the Republican primary for governor of Alabama on Tuesday, according to NBC News projections. The victory positions him as the clear favorite to win the general election this fall, a race that will see him replace outgoing Republican Gov. Kay Ivey, who is term-limited and ineligible for re-election. Tuberville, a former college football coach, is set to leave the Senate after completing his term, which he was first elected to in 2020. Alabama has not elected a Democratic governor since 1998, and President Donald Trump, who endorsed Tuberville, carried the state by 30 points in the 2024 presidential election. Tuberville’s campaign for governor has been bolstered by his alignment with Trump’s political priorities, a factor that has solidified his support among the state’s Republican base. Trump’s endorsement of Tuberville came after the senator built a voting record closely aligned with the president’s preferences. In a social media post, Trump reiterated his support, calling Tuberville his “Complete and Total Endorsement” for the gubernatorial race. This endorsement underscores the deep connection between Tuberville and the Trump administration, a relationship that dates back to Tuberville’s 2020 Senate race. At that time, Tuberville faced former Sen. Jeff Sessions, Trump’s first attorney general, in a primary that highlighted tensions within the Republican Party. Sessions, who had angered Trump by appointing a special counsel to investigate alleged ties between Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia, was fired from the Cabinet in 2018 and has since been a vocal critic of the president.#donald_trump #kay_ivey #doug_jones #sen_tommy_tuberville #rep_barry_moore
‘Get Me Doug Jones’ Documentary Launches Kickstarter Campaign To Explore Actor’s Star Trek Legacy A new documentary titled Get Me Doug Jones has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund its production, offering fans and supporters an in-depth look at the career of Doug Jones, the actor behind the iconic Star Trek: Discovery character Saru. The project, directed by William Conlin and produced by Derek Maki, aims to chronicle Jones’ journey from his early days in the American Midwest to becoming one of Hollywood’s most celebrated performers in the realm of creature and alien portrayals. The documentary, which began filming last year, seeks to highlight Jones’ extensive career spanning decades, including roles in television and film projects such as Mac Tonight, Batman Returns, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hellboy I & II, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Star Trek: Discovery, What We Do in the Shadows, Pan’s Labyrinth, and The Shape of Water. These works have solidified Jones’ reputation as a versatile actor capable of blending otherworldly alien traits with human emotional depth. The film will also delve into the personal and professional relationships that have shaped Jones’ life, including his connections with family, friends, and fans. Themes explored in the documentary include his triumphs and challenges, his relentless work ethic, and the sacrifices he made to bring his characters to life. Additionally, the project will examine the broader question of whether performers like Jones receive the recognition they deserve for their contributions to the industry.#doug_jones #william_conlin #derek_maki #star_trek_discovery #ron_perlman
