"TRAVIS: Tommy Tuberville is running for governor a former Auburn coach who beat Alabama six times in a row and I think it's fair to say he's gonna win pretty comfortably. Seems to be the assessment. There's an open Senate seat. Bruce Pearl, also at Auburn, had talked about it. He says now he's not gonna run. Is that what the conversation are you somewhat interested and intrigued at the opportunity of looking into that Senate race? I'm assuming that's what they reached out to you to talk to you about."
"FINEBAUM: Yes. And I was hesitant at first because I was very aware of Bruce's interests, and I'm a huge fan of Bruce and I thought he would have a tremendous voice. So I was very cautious. I didn't take it too seriously; and then, ultimately, I ended up talking to someone who made it clear that there was a desire for me to be involved."
"Although he admitted he never considered a career in politics, Finebaum said the killing of political commentator Charlie Kirk inspired him to think about it. Asked what would happen if Trump personally urged him to run in Alabama, he said he wouldn't refuse. Impossible to tell him no, Finebaum told Travis. There's no way I could. I would tell him yes."
Paul Finebaum is considering a run for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat. One or two Washington, D.C. contacts gauged his interest in a potential switch to politics. Finebaum initially hesitated because Bruce Pearl had shown interest and would be a strong voice, so he approached the idea cautiously. A major Alabama political operative communicated a clear desire for his involvement, which shifted his consideration. The killing of political commentator Charlie Kirk prompted Finebaum to reflect on entering politics. Finebaum is a registered Republican who voted for Donald Trump and said he would accept a personal urging from Trump to run.
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