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Carrying a Bible for his swearing-in, Doug Jones, the first Alabama Democrat elected to the Senate in a quarter century, smiles as he arrives for a re-enactment ceremony with Vice President Mike Pence, joined at far left by son Christopher Jones, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Doug Jones reluctant to comment on Steve Bannon’s remarks against Donald Trump

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Democrat Doug Jones speaks Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ** FILE **

Joe Biden to escort Doug Jones at swearing-in ceremony: Report

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 4, 2017, file photo, then-Democratic senatorial candidate Doug Jones speaks at a news conference in Dolomite, Ala. Jones, the first Alabama Democrat elected to the Senate in a quarter century, is one of two new members who will take the oath of office on the Senate floor at noon on Jan. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Doug Jones and Tina Smith, 2 Democrats, to be sworn in as senators, narrow GOP majority

By Kevin Freking and Kimberly Chandler - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2017, file photo, then-Democratic senatorial candidate Doug Jones speaks at a news conference in Dolomite, Ala. Jones, the first Alabama Democrat elected to the Senate in a quarter century, is one of two new members who will take the oath of office on the Senate floor at noon on Jan. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

The Latest: Former VPs at swearing-in of 2 Senate Democrats

Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, photo, U.S. Sen.-elect Doug Jones speaks during a news conference in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Doug Jones selects Dana Gresham, a black man, for chief of staff

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 11, 2017, file photo, U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a campaign rally in Midland City, Ala. Moore is going to court to try to stop Alabama from certifying Democrat Doug Jones as the winner of the U.S. Senate race. Moore filed a lawsuit Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, 2017, in Montgomery Circuit Court. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Few options for Roy Moore as Alabama certifies Jones win

By KIM CHANDLER - Associated Press

In this Dec. 11, 2017, file photo, U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a campaign rally in Midland City, Ala. Moore is going to court to try to stop Alabama from certifying Democrat Doug Jones as the winner of the U.S. Senate race. Moore filed a lawsuit Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, 2017, in Montgomery Circuit Court. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Roy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result

By Kim Chandler - Associated Press

A whopping 98 percent of black women, who made up 17 percent of voters in the Alabama special election race, backed Democratic nominee Doug Jones over Roy Moore. (Associated Press)

Democrats say black voters key to victory in South

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 file photo, Democrat Doug Jones speaks in Birmingham, Ala. Roy Moore is going to court to try to stop Alabama from certifying Jones as the winner of the U.S. Senate race. Moore filed a lawsuit Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, 2017, in Montgomery Circuit Court. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

The Latest: Moore again calls Alabama election ‘fraudulent’

Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, file photo, Democrat Doug Jones speaks in Birmingham, Ala. Roy Moore is going to court to try to stop Alabama from certifying Jones as the winner of the U.S. Senate race. Moore filed a lawsuit Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, 2017, in Montgomery Circuit Court. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Doug Jones certified as Alabama’s senator-elect; Roy Moore’s lawsuit dismissed

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

FILE - In a Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 file photo, Doug Jones is greeted by a supporter before speaking during an election-night watch party in Birmingham, Ala. A super PAC that spent millions of dollars backing Jones in Alabama's Senate race was heavily supported by the Democratic Senate Majority PAC. Chris Hayden, spokesman for the Senate Majority PAC, said Tuesday, Dec. 25 that the group &quot;predominantly funded&quot; the PAC called Highway 31, which sent out advertising and mailings to help defeat Republican Roy Moore. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Senate Majority PAC backed Jones’ winning Alabama campaign

By KIM CHANDLER - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, photo, U.S. Sen.-elect Doug Jones speaks during a news conference in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Alabama finds no voter fraud after probe of TV interview

By JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

Alabama editorial roundup

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, photo, U.S. Sen.-elect Doug Jones speaks during a news conference in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Last uncounted ballots: Moore can’t close 20,000-vote loss

By KIM CHANDLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2017, file photo, Doug Jones speaks at a news conference in Dolomite, Ala. Jones, a Democrat who once prosecuted two Ku Klux Klansmen in a deadly church bombing and has now broken the Republican lock grip on Alabama, is the states new U.S. senator. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)

EDITORIAL: Alabama faces the consequences

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec, 13, 2017, Democrat Doug Jones speaks during an interview with the Associated Press, in Birmingham, Ala. Jones said he knew he had a path to victory. He said his win signals that voters are looking for a less vitriolic political rhetoric and vanquished the idea that a Democrat could not win in Alabama. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jones: Trump shouldn’t resign over misconduct allegations

By HOPE YEN - Associated Press

In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec, 13, 2017, Democrat Doug Jones speaks during an interview with the Associated Press, in Birmingham, Ala. Jones said he knew he had a path to victory. He said his win signals that voters are looking for a less vitriolic political rhetoric and vanquished the idea that a Democrat could not win in Alabama. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Doug Jones, Alabama senator-elect, says he’ll consider voting on some issues with Senate Republicans

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec, 13, 2017, Democrat Doug Jones speaks during an interview with the Associated Press, in Birmingham, Ala. Jones said he knew he had a path to victory. He said his win signals that voters are looking for a less vitriolic political rhetoric and vanquished the idea that a Democrat could not win in Alabama. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

After Alabama, abortion may be backseat issue in 2018 races

By BILL BARROW - Associated Press

U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at the end of an election-night watch party at the RSA activity center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Montgomery, Ala. Moore didn't concede the election to Democrat Doug Jones. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

White House says Roy Moore should concede; Trump ‘likes’ Doug Jones

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Sen.-elect Doug Jones speaks during a news conference Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. Weary national Republicans breathed a collective sigh of relief on Wednesday, a day after voters knocked out their own party's scandal-plagued candidate in deep-red Alabama.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jones says he knew he had a ‘path’ to victory

By KIM CHANDLER - Associated Press