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Sports and politics collide in Alabama as ex-Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville seeks election to U.S. Senate

Sports and politics are already colliding in Alabama with 105 days to go until the November elections.

After former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville defeated former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in last week's GOP runoff election for the Alabama Senate seat — the Alabama Democrats pounced on Twitter, hitting on Tuberville's football shortcomings in response to his election win.

One of the latest tweets from the account is a response to the Republican candidate's comments regarding the seat he is trying to occupy in the fall:

"Two-Faced Tommy is tweeting about 'OUR Senate seat.