Alabama Politics: Charles Barkley says he supports the Bruce Pearl Senate run

Basketball Hall of Fame Charles Barkley said in a recent interview he would support him. Auburn Tigers If men’s basketball head coach Brue Parl decides to run for the US Senate.

He doesn’t want Pearl to leave the Tiger Steam, but he has coached for the past 11 years.

“I respect him and I trust him. I just told him to do what he wanted,” Berkley said. I told al.com. “Obviously he has become something related to Auburn basketball, which makes me happy.

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“If he wants to run, I’ll support him 100%.”

Tommy Tuberville will be empty once in the Alabama Senate seat It is run for the governor of the state. Pearl has not said whether he will consider a campaign, but his political Q score has grown over the past two years.

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Pearl, a Jew, has expressed his passionate support for Israel in the face of rising anti-Semitism in the United States since the terrorist attacks on October 7th. He was a supporter of the president Donald Trump The conflict was also dealt with.

Pearl was also tapped to become president of the American Israeli Education Association.

Berkley said Trump’s support for Outlet Pearl will not shake his support.

Berkley said if Pearl decides to run it would hurt the program.

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Pearl is 246-125 as the Tigers head coach. He led Auburn to his two final four appearances, including last season.

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