Is Paul Finebaum able to leverage his name recognition for a possible Alabama U.S. Senate campaign?

New Candidate Enters Alabama Senate Race The race for the open U.S. Senate seat in Alabama has welcomed another contender. In an interview with OutKick on Monday morning, sports media figure Paul Feinbaum shared that he has been contemplating a political run since 2013, while working with ESPN. Feinbaum, who identifies as a registered Republican […]
Senate Republicans Believe Voters Will Hold Democrats Responsible for Upcoming Government Shutdown

Republicans are feeling optimistic that voters will hold Democrats accountable for potential government shutdowns, especially as time runs short for funding the government. Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, argues that the Republicans are at fault for the looming closure, despite the challenges faced by Democrats. The GOP has proposed an expenditure bill to temporarily […]
Approaching midnight federal shutdown as US Senate cannot reach an agreement on spending bills

Government Funding Stalemate in U.S. Senate WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate hit a roadblock again on Tuesday as both parties couldn’t move forward with two short-term government funding bills, marking the second time this month that negotiations stalled. A Republican-sponsored bill aimed at keeping the government running for a month passed with a 55-45 vote, […]
While considering a run for Alabama’s vacant U.S. Senate position, Paul Finebaum discloses that ESPN dropped a 2019 interview with President Trump.

Feinbaum Reflects on Political Atmosphere in Alabama Longtime host of the SEC Network and a prominent voice for Alabama sports, Paul Feinbaum, recently discussed the potential for Alabama’s upcoming U.S. Senate races in 2026. In a conversation with Clay Travis from OutKick, Feinbaum revealed plans were in place for interviews through contacts in Washington. They […]
Paul Finebaum is thinking about running for Alabama’s vacant U.S. Senate position

Paul Finebaum, known for hosting an ESPN/SEC network show, is contemplating a shift from sports talk to a run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama as a Republican. In an exclusive interview with OutKick, Finebaum shared that “one or two from Washington” recently encouraged him to think about a Senate candidacy. Among those already declared […]
Many Democrats Running for Senate Appear to Be Moving Away from Chuck Schumer

Democratic Senate Candidates Distance Themselves from Schumer The Washington Post reported that several Democratic candidates across the nation are making a notable effort to distance themselves from Senate leader Chuck Schumer. Many of these Senate hopefuls, from Maine down to Texas, have expressed their dissatisfaction with Schumer, who has served in the Senate since 1975. […]
Republican Bryce Reeves Begins Campaign to Compete Against Mark Warner for Virginia’s Senate Seat

Senate Race Heating Up in Virginia On Wednesday, Republican Senator Bryce Reeves announced his campaign to challenge Democratic Senator Mark Warner in the 2026 elections. Reeves, a former U.S. Army Ranger and drug detective, spoke about feeling disconnected from many Virginia voters nearly 18 years after his tenure in the Upper Chamber. He will face […]
Morgan Murphy announces candidacy for U.S. Senate to replace Tuberville

Morgan Murphy Announces Senate Run Morgan Murphy, who previously served in the Trump administration and as a national security adviser to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Monday. A native of Birmingham and a captain in the Navy Reserve, Murphy aims to succeed Tuberville, who is currently a leading […]
Bruce Pearl steps down from Auburn basketball and will not pursue a U.S. Senate seat in Alabama.

Bruspal to Step Down as Auburn Basketball Coach Bruspal is stepping down from his role as head basketball coach at Auburn, but he won’t be joining the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama. In a video shared by the university on Monday, Pearl mentioned, “it’s time,” noting that he felt it was essential […]
Former Navy Veteran and Food Writer Enters Competitive Race for Ex-Boss’s Senate Position

US Navy Captain Announces Run for U.S. Senate Seat in Alabama On Monday, Morgan Murphy, a US Navy captain, national security officer, and cookbook author, declared his candidacy for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat. His announcement comes as a part of a crowded Republican field, succeeding former Senator Tommy Tuberville. Murphy, who identifies as a […]