Brooks Slams AFP Alabama Endorsement

0:00It's April 8th. This is Birmingham News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. Former U.S. representative, Mo Brooks, is firing back hard at Americans for prosperity Alabama, per backing his rival in the Alabama House District. 20 race. They're endorsing state representative James Lomax from Huntsville instead of Brooks. Brooks sees this as a badge of honor, tying it straight to their refusal to support Donald Trump in the 2024 election. This endorsement comes amid a heated primary battle where Brooks is pushing his conservative credentials against Lomax. Americans for prosperity Alabama focuses on limited government and free markets, but Brooks calls out their picks as out of touch with true grassroots. Values. Brooks dropped a sarcastic statement, saying he enthusiastically applauded them for not endorsing him, just like they skipped Trump. It's a clear jab, painting the group as unreliable for real conservatives in the district. The race is still heating up in Huntsville, with early voting underway, and both sides

1:02ramping up attacks. Local Republicans are watching closely to see if this endorsement sues voters or backfires. As this primary unfolds, it'll show how much sway these big advocacy groups still hold in Alabama politics. Keep an eye on District 20 for the next, twist.