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Bruce Pearl Walks Away From Politics | Birmingham News
Bruce Pearl, former Auburn coach and outspoken Jewish Republican, dropped a surprising bombshell at an Alabama GOP dinner: he’s not running for Senate — despite seriously considering it to become the first Republican Jewish senator. He called politics “too dirty,” warning that his pro-Israel stance would be weaponized against him. With only 20% of religious attendees actually voting, Pearl is rallying faith communities — even joking he’s “the two most popular Jews in Alabama: me and Jesus” — before deciding the political arena isn’t where he wants to make his mark. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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