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Top takeaways from Doug Jones' shocking victory over Roy Moore in Alabama

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Doug Jones turned the political world on its head Tuesday night, winning a Senate seat for Democrats in Alabama, a state that hadn't elected a Democratic senator in 25 years.

Here are a few key takeaways from his win over firebrand conservative Roy Moore.

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