Key Races: The House

ALABAMA 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:

Bobby Bright (D) vs. Martha Roby (R)

Time to eat a 72-ounce steak:

Bright: Didn’t finish

Roby: 25 minutes, 17 seconds

Knows what a congressman does:

Bright: Yes

Roby: Sorta

Imaginary friend:

Bright: Darius, who sees value in all cultures

Roby: Galt, who thinks we’re destroying the profit motive

Character-building childhood experience:

Bright: Picking cotton

Roby: Attending Billy Ray Cyrus’ Some Gave All tour

Campaign song:

Bright: “Sweet Home Alabama”

Roby: “Sweet Home Alabama” (live version)

Campaign promise:

Bright: State will finally surpass Mississippi to claim the 49th spot in at least one quality-of-life ranking

Roby: Challenge Nancy Pelosi to a duel




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