| − | 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> | + | 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 – [[Muslim]] and [[Marxist]] organizations played an important role in Moore's defeat.<ref>Loudon, Trevor (December 18, 2017). [http://www.wnd.com/2017/12/how-muslims-and-marxists-delivered-for-doug-jones/ How Muslims and Marxists delivered for Doug Jones]. ''WND''. Retrieved December 24, 2017.</ref> 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> |