Posted 12/6/2023, 7:59:00 PM
Alabama Senator Ends 10-Month Blockade of Military Promotions over Abortion Policy Despite Backlash
- Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocked military promotions for 10 months to protest abortion rights policy
- He held up advancement of nearly half of all US generals and admirals, hindering military readiness
- Tuberville ended crusade to avoid humiliation as Senate moved to override his blockade
- He claimed victory though his stance faced widespread condemnation even within GOP
- Episode hurt military families, threatened security, and will be used by Democrats as campaign issue against Republicans