Sen. Tuberville Discusses Finebaum’s Potential Senate Run
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville weighed in on the Paul Feinbaum 2026 Firestorm event, stating that if his longtime friend decides to run for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat, he will need to present some strong arguments about his motivations for doing so.
Tuberville mentioned he has already had discussions with various Republicans, including Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and U.S. Representative Barry Moore, among others.
“Like I told Paul,” Tuberville noted during an appearance on “The Jeff Poor Show” on FM Talk 106.5. “When I was well-known like he is, people didn’t really know where I stood politically… If he goes for it, he needs to clarify not just who he is, but why he’s in the race. Sure, everyone knows him already, but explaining his beliefs and goals is crucial.”
He added, “Is he going to do that? I think it sounds pretty important.”
“He’ll have to make that decision, and it’ll be interesting to see how it unfolds. This is a tough race ahead, lasting maybe six or seven months. It should be quite a process,” he said.
Tuberville’s comments come amidst discussions regarding Finebaum’s potential candidacy, sparked by his recent statements about considering a run for the Senate seat.
As he prepares for the possibility of someone new taking over his Senate role after the 2026 GOP nomination, Tuberville emphasized the importance of having qualified leaders in the political arena.
When asked about his entry into politics coming from a sports background, Tuberville was frank. “Well, I think folks are starting to get concerned about their country,” he said. “There are some capable people here, but many don’t belong in these roles. They lack leadership skills and often just follow others instead of leading.”
“It doesn’t matter if you’re a plumber, electrician, or a business owner. There’s this notion that to serve in politics, you must be a lawyer. That’s nonsense. You need to be an American who cares about this country and can make decisions for everyone, to protect it,” he continued. “That’s what truly matters.”
Tuberville expressed frustration with the belief that one needs to know the law to serve effectively. “I’ve read more over the past five years than ever before. I’ve learned a lot about the issues at hand. But I have to tell you, our country faces serious challenges, and we’re lacking strong leaders right now.”
He added, “I came here wanting to be a senator, and I believe that the candidates running in Alabama for my position have solid leadership qualities and genuinely want to make a difference.”
