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On November 9, 2017 (1 month and 3 days before the general election), ''[[The Washington Post]]'' published an article with allegations of four women claiming that Moore sexual abused them 34 years prior, with three of the accusations not even involving lewd acts done by Moore<ref>Klein, Aaron (November 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/after-endorsing-democrat-teenagers-judge-fires-back-denial/ After Endorsing Democrat in Alabama, Bezos’s Washington Post Plans to Hit Roy Moore with Allegations of Inappropriate Relations with Teenagers; Judge Claims Smear Campaign]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> – in several aspects besides their authenticity, these accusations mirrored the Access Hollywood recording ''The Washington Post'' released 1 month and 2 days prior to Donald Trump's election. Many people across the political spectrum jumped to conclusions almost immediately after the allegations were revealed. [[Establishment]] Republicans tried to force Moore to step down simply upon hearing of the allegations.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (November 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/9/gop-to-moore-step-down-allegations-teen-sex-true/ Washington GOP tries to oust Republican nominee Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> Republicans including [[Mitch McConnell]], did not help Moore at all,<ref name="StepDownGOP">Multiple references:

On November 9, 2017 (1 month and 3 days before the general election), ''[[The Washington Post]]'' published an article with allegations of four women claiming that Moore sexual abused them 34 years prior, with three of the accusations not even involving lewd acts done by Moore<ref>Klein, Aaron (November 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/after-endorsing-democrat-teenagers-judge-fires-back-denial/ After Endorsing Democrat in Alabama, Bezos’s Washington Post Plans to Hit Roy Moore with Allegations of Inappropriate Relations with Teenagers; Judge Claims Smear Campaign]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> – in several aspects besides their authenticity, these accusations mirrored the Access Hollywood recording ''The Washington Post'' released 1 month and 2 days prior to Donald Trump's election. Many people across the political spectrum jumped to conclusions almost immediately after the allegations were revealed. [[Establishment]] Republicans tried to force Moore to step down simply upon hearing of the allegations.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (November 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/9/gop-to-moore-step-down-allegations-teen-sex-true/ Washington GOP tries to oust Republican nominee Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> Republicans including [[Mitch McConnell]], did not help Moore at all,<ref name="StepDownGOP">Multiple references:

*Quinn, Melissa (November 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/all-the-republicans-calling-for-roy-moore-to-step-down-after-allegations-he-pursued-14-year-old-girl-list/article/2640206 All the Republicans calling for Roy Moore to step down after allegations he pursued 14-year-old girl: LIST]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

*Quinn, Melissa (November 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/all-the-republicans-calling-for-roy-moore-to-step-down-after-allegations-he-pursued-14-year-old-girl-list/article/2640206 All the Republicans calling for Roy Moore to step down after allegations he pursued 14-year-old girl: LIST]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

*Moran, Sean (November 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/mcconnell-leads-establishment-republicans-effort-push-roy-moore-out-alabama-race/ Mitch McConnell Leads Establishment Republicans in Effort to Push Roy Moore Out of Alabama Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Kamisar, Ben (November 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359654-mcconnell-moore-should-step-down-if-allegations-true McConnell: Moore should step down if allegations true]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> and others, such as [[John McCain]],<ref name="StepDownGOP"/> [[Mitt Romney]],<ref>Quinn, Melissa (November 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/mitt-romney-roy-moore-is-unfit-for-office-and-should-step-aside/article/2640298 Mitt Romney: Roy Moore is 'unfit for office and should step aside']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (November 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/11/failed-presidential-candidate-romney-advises-roy-moore-step-aside/ Failed Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Advises Roy Moore to ‘Step Aside’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.</ref> [[John Kasich]],<ref>Manchester, Julia (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/359785-kasich-gop-cant-support-roy-moore Kasich: GOP can't support Roy Moore]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> [[Jeff Flake]],<ref>Carney, Jordain (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/359865-flake-on-moore-defenders-this-cannot-be-who-we-are Flake on Moore defenders: 'This cannot be who we are']. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> [[Bob Corker]],<ref>Carter, Brandon (November 11, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/359916-corker-roy-moores-nomination-was-a-bridge-too-far-for-gop Corker: Roy Moore's nomination was 'a bridge too far' for GOP]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.</ref> and the establishment Senate Leadership Fund<ref>Samuels, Brett (November 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/359695-mcconnell-linked-group-attacks-breitbart-for-defending-roy-moore McConnell-linked group attacks Breitbart amid Roy Moore furor]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> (which, despite its stated mission to help elect Republicans, refused to help Moore upon hearing the allegations<ref>Hagen, Lisa (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359814-nrsc-will-no-longer-fundraise-for-roy-moore GOP Senate committee will no longer fundraise for Roy Moore]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Pappas, Alex (November 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/10/gop-senate-campaign-arm-drops-out-fundraising-agreement-with-roy-moore.html GOP Senate campaign arm drops out of fundraising agreement with Roy Moore]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (November 10, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/10/senate-funding-group-axes-moore-support-before-dust-settles-on-sexual-misconduct-claims/ Senate Funding Group Axes Moore Support Before Dust Settles on Sexual Misconduct Claims]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref>), either called outright on Moore to leave the race or attacked those defending Moore. Moore strongly denied the allegations<ref>Delk, Josh (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/359848-roy-moore-these-allegations-are-completely-false Roy Moore: ‘These allegations are completely false’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyle, Matthew (November 10, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/10/judge-roy-moore-on-hannity-radio-these-allegations-are-completely-false-and-misleading/ Judge Roy Moore on Hannity Radio: ‘These Allegations are Completely False and Misleading’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyle, Matthew (November 10, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/10/judge-roy-moore-establishment-republicans-democrats-washington-post-may-have-colluded-in-smear/ Judge Roy Moore: Establishment Republicans, Democrats, Washington Post May Have Colluded in Smear]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> and, like Trump before him, stayed strong and refused to step down.<ref>Kamisar, Ben (November 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359713-moore-after-sexual-allegations-i-refuse-to-stand-down Moore after sexual allegations: 'I refuse to stand down']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Kew, Ben (November 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/judge-roy-moore-responds-wapo-smears-will-never-give/ Judge Roy Moore Responds to WaPo Smears: ‘I Will Never Give Up’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref>

*Moran, Sean (November 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/mcconnell-leads-establishment-republicans-effort-push-roy-moore-out-alabama-race/ Mitch McConnell Leads Establishment Republicans in Effort to Push Roy Moore Out of Alabama Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Kamisar, Ben (November 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359654-mcconnell-moore-should-step-down-if-allegations-true McConnell: Moore should step down if allegations true]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> and others, such as [[John McCain]],<ref name="StepDownGOP"/> [[Mitt Romney]],<ref>Quinn, Melissa (November 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/mitt-romney-roy-moore-is-unfit-for-office-and-should-step-aside/article/2640298 Mitt Romney: Roy Moore is 'unfit for office and should step aside']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (November 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/11/failed-presidential-candidate-romney-advises-roy-moore-step-aside/ Failed Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Advises Roy Moore to ‘Step Aside’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.</ref> [[John Kasich]],<ref>Manchester, Julia (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/359785-kasich-gop-cant-support-roy-moore Kasich: GOP can't support Roy Moore]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> [[Jeff Flake]],<ref>Carney, Jordain (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/359865-flake-on-moore-defenders-this-cannot-be-who-we-are Flake on Moore defenders: 'This cannot be who we are']. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> [[Bob Corker]],<ref>Carter, Brandon (November 11, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/359916-corker-roy-moores-nomination-was-a-bridge-too-far-for-gop Corker: Roy Moore's nomination was 'a bridge too far' for GOP]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.</ref><ref>Moons, Michelle (November 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/11/trump-trashing-sen-bob-corker-slams-alabama-voters-nomination-of-roy-moore-a-bridge-too-far/ Trump-Trashing Sen. Bob Corker Slams Alabama Voters’ Nomination of Roy Moore, ‘A Bridge Too Far’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.</ref> and the establishment Senate Leadership Fund<ref>Samuels, Brett (November 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/359695-mcconnell-linked-group-attacks-breitbart-for-defending-roy-moore McConnell-linked group attacks Breitbart amid Roy Moore furor]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> (which, despite its stated mission to help elect Republicans, refused to help Moore upon hearing the allegations<ref>Hagen, Lisa (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359814-nrsc-will-no-longer-fundraise-for-roy-moore GOP Senate committee will no longer fundraise for Roy Moore]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Pappas, Alex (November 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/10/gop-senate-campaign-arm-drops-out-fundraising-agreement-with-roy-moore.html GOP Senate campaign arm drops out of fundraising agreement with Roy Moore]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (November 10, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/10/senate-funding-group-axes-moore-support-before-dust-settles-on-sexual-misconduct-claims/ Senate Funding Group Axes Moore Support Before Dust Settles on Sexual Misconduct Claims]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref>), either called outright on Moore to leave the race or attacked those defending Moore. Moore strongly denied the allegations<ref>Delk, Josh (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/359848-roy-moore-these-allegations-are-completely-false Roy Moore: ‘These allegations are completely false’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyle, Matthew (November 10, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/10/judge-roy-moore-on-hannity-radio-these-allegations-are-completely-false-and-misleading/ Judge Roy Moore on Hannity Radio: ‘These Allegations are Completely False and Misleading’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyle, Matthew (November 10, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/10/judge-roy-moore-establishment-republicans-democrats-washington-post-may-have-colluded-in-smear/ Judge Roy Moore: Establishment Republicans, Democrats, Washington Post May Have Colluded in Smear]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> and, like Trump before him, stayed strong and refused to step down.<ref>Kamisar, Ben (November 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359713-moore-after-sexual-allegations-i-refuse-to-stand-down Moore after sexual allegations: 'I refuse to stand down']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Kew, Ben (November 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/judge-roy-moore-responds-wapo-smears-will-never-give/ Judge Roy Moore Responds to WaPo Smears: ‘I Will Never Give Up’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref>

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