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| − | On November 9, 2017 (1 month and 3 days before the general election), ''[[The Washington Post]]''<ref>Pappas, Alex (November 11, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/11/roy-moore-slams-washington-posts-political-agenda-as-denies-sexual-misconduct-accusations.html Roy Moore slams Washington Post's 'political agenda' as he denies sexual misconduct accusations]." ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref> published an article with allegations of four women claiming that Moore sexually 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. A few days later, a woman represented by the prominent left-wing feminist attorney and Democrat Party activist Gloria Allred made additional accusations.<ref>Mason, Ian (November 13, 2017). "[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/13/beverly-young-nelson-roy-moore-gloria-allred/ Gloria Allred Presser: Beverly Young Nelson Says Roy Moore Sexually Assaulted Her at Age 16]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> | + | On November 9, 2017 (1 month and 3 days before the general election), ''[[The Washington Post]]''<ref>Pappas, Alex (November 11, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/11/roy-moore-slams-washington-posts-political-agenda-as-denies-sexual-misconduct-accusations.html Roy Moore slams Washington Post's 'political agenda' as he denies sexual misconduct accusations]." ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref> published an article with allegations of four women claiming that Moore sexually 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. A few days later, a woman represented by the prominent left-wing feminist attorney and Democrat Party activist Gloria Allred made additional accusations.<ref>Mason, Ian (November 13, 2017). "[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/13/beverly-young-nelson-roy-moore-gloria-allred/ Gloria Allred Presser: Beverly Young Nelson Says Roy Moore Sexually Assaulted Her at Age 16]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> It was found that establishment Republicans were responsible for ''The Washington Post'' story.<ref>Mason, Ian (December 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/report-never-trump-ex-jeb-bush-staffer-admits-planting-anti-roy-moore-story-washington-post/ Report: Never Trump Ex-Jeb Bush Staffer Admits Planting Anti-Roy Moore Story in Washington Post]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> |
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| | Many people across the political spectrum jumped to conclusions almost immediately after the politicized<ref>Byas, Steve (November 27, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27463-latest-accusations-against-moore-illustrate-dangers-of-mixing-politics-and-allegations Latest Accusations Against Moore Illustrate Dangers of Mixing Politics And Allegations]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> 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> [[RINO]]s, including [[Mitch McConnell]],<ref>Multiple references: | | Many people across the political spectrum jumped to conclusions almost immediately after the politicized<ref>Byas, Steve (November 27, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27463-latest-accusations-against-moore-illustrate-dangers-of-mixing-politics-and-allegations Latest Accusations Against Moore Illustrate Dangers of Mixing Politics And Allegations]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> 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> [[RINO]]s, including [[Mitch McConnell]],<ref>Multiple references: |
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| | *Starr, Penny (November 18, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/18/character-witnesses-former-girlfriends-employees-childhood-friends-defend-moore/ Character Witnesses: Former Girlfriends, Employees, and Childhood Friends Step Up to Defend Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref> | | *Starr, Penny (November 18, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/18/character-witnesses-former-girlfriends-employees-childhood-friends-defend-moore/ Character Witnesses: Former Girlfriends, Employees, and Childhood Friends Step Up to Defend Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref> |
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| − | Democrat Jones narrowly defeated Moore in the general election, much to the delight of the establishment GOP. | + | ===Results=== |
| | + | While Moore gained back some ground, he was not able to fully recover from the media and establishment attacks. Democrat Jones massively outspent Moore in the election,<ref>Schouten, Fredreka; Lyman, Brian (December 1, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/12/01/doug-jones-fundraising-lead-roy-moore-alabama-senate/915214001/ Doug Jones opens large fundraising lead over Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> and President Trump never traveled to Alabama to campaign for Moore. Additionally, the liberal media attacks against Moore were successful at energizing the Democrat base. As a result, Jones narrowly defeated Moore in the general election,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (December 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27579-the-swamp-wins-roy-moore-defeated-in-alabama The Swamp Wins: Roy Moore Defeated in Alabama]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> much to the delight of the establishment GOP.<ref>Moran, Sean (December 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/12/establishment-republicans-cheer-roy-moores-loss-in-alabama/ Establishment Republicans Cheer Roy Moore’s Loss in Alabama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Drucker, David M. (December 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gop-relieved-at-roy-moore-steve-bannon-defeats-we-dodged-a-missile/article/2643338 GOP relieved at Roy Moore, Steve Bannon defeats: 'We dodged a missile']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> President Trump stated that "Roy worked hard but the deck was stacked against him."<ref>Spiering, Charlie (December 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/13/donald-trump-deck-was-stacked-against-roy-moore/ Donald Trump: ‘Deck Was Stacked’ Against Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> |
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