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Former Alabama senator joining CNN as commentator

In this image from video, Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)
In this image from video, Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP) In this image from video, Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)

By Associated Press 1 min read

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones is moving on from elective office to become a political commentator on cable television.

The former federal prosecutor who served part of a term as a Democratic senator said in a tweet he would make his debut on CNN on Friday afternoon.

Jones will also work this spring as a fellow in politics and public service at Georgetown University.

Elected in a special election against Republican Roy Moore in 2017 to finish the unexpired term of Republican Jeff Sessions, Jones lost to GOP nominee Tommy Tuberville in the 2020 general election.