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'''Roy Stewart Moore''' (born February 11, 1947)<ref name="PVS"/> was the [[conservative]] candidate for the [[United States Senate]] from [[Alabama]] in the special election held on December 12, to fill the seat vacated earlier in the year by [[United States Attorney General]] [[Jeff Sessions]]. Earlier, he was the elected [[Chief Justice|chief justice]] of the Alabama Supreme Court, having served two nonconsecutive terms on that court. Prior to that, he served as a circuit judge and an assistant district attorney. Moore is a [[Vietnam War]] veteran.
'''Roy Stewart Moore''' (born February 11, 1947)<ref name="PVS"/> was the [[conservative]] [[Republican Party|Republican]] candidate for the [[United States Senate]] from [[Alabama]] in the special election held on December 12, 2017, to fill the seat vacated earlier in the year by [[United States Attorney General]] [[Jeff Sessions]]. Previously, Moore was the elected [[Chief Justice|chief justice]] of the Alabama Supreme Court, having served two nonconsecutive terms on that court. Prior to that, he served as a circuit judge and an assistant district attorney. Moore is a [[Vietnam War]] veteran.
Moore is a [[Christian]] best known for refusing to cave into the [[Culture War|secular agenda]] of federal [[judicial supremacy]] in regards to the display of the [[Ten Commandments]] on public ground and the issuing of "marriage" licenses to [[Homosexuality|homosexual]] couples and instead choosing to stand by Alabama state law on the matters, acts which caused him to be improperly suspended from his position twice.<ref>Buchanan, Patrick J. (September 29, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/27019-judge-moore-god-s-law Judge Moore & God's Law]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> The [[mainstream media]] has noted Moore's history of bouncing back to an equal or greater position after suffering defeat.<ref>Velasco, Eric (September 23, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/09/23/roy-moore-alabama-senate-resurrection-215639 The Resurrection of Roy Moore]. ''Politico Magazine''. Retrieved September 29, 2017.</ref>
Moore is a [[Christian]] best known for refusing to cave into the [[Culture War|secular agenda]] of federal [[judicial supremacy]] in regards to the display of the [[Ten Commandments]] on public ground and the issuing of "marriage" licenses to [[Homosexuality|homosexual]] couples and instead choosing to stand by Alabama state law on the matters, acts which caused him to be improperly suspended from his position twice.<ref>Buchanan, Patrick J. (September 29, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/27019-judge-moore-god-s-law Judge Moore & God's Law]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> The [[mainstream media]] has noted Moore's history of bouncing back to an equal or greater position after suffering defeat.<ref>Velasco, Eric (September 23, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/09/23/roy-moore-alabama-senate-resurrection-215639 The Resurrection of Roy Moore]. ''Politico Magazine''. Retrieved September 29, 2017.</ref>
Suspicions have already begun, however, that [[voter fraud]] may have played a major factor in Jones' victory over Moore, as reports came in of Democrat voters being bussed in, most likely from out-of-state, to vote in the Alabama Senate election.<ref>[https://fellowshipoftheminds.com/2017/12/12/alabama-senate-election-citizen-reports-seeing-busloads-of-democrat-voters-brought-in-to-voting-stations/ Alabama Senate election: citizen reports seeing busloads of Democrat voters brought in to voting stations (accompanied by video of Democrat operative Scott Foval admitting to Democrat voter fraud in undercover video)] ('''Warning''' - video contains foul language)</ref> Reports also came in of felons, who are not legally allowed to vote under Alabama law, being registered to vote in the weeks ahead of the election, as well as African-American voters from other states (including Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee) being called on via Reddit to come to Alabama to vote in the election.<ref>[http://thedailydeplorables.com/breaking-news-voter-fraud-uncovered-alabama-senate-race/ Breaking News: Voter Fraud Uncovered in Alabama Senate Race]</ref> Suspicious voting surges in Jones' favor late into the ballot count, which enabled Jones to get ahead of Moore, have also spurred accusations of voter fraud in the election.<ref>[https://thehornnews.com/alabama-voter-fraud-conservatives-furious/ Alabama voter fraud uncovered!? Conservatives FURIOUS]</ref>
Suspicions have already begun, however, that [[voter fraud]] may have played a major factor in Jones' victory over Moore, as reports came in of Democrat voters being bussed in, most likely from out-of-state, to vote in the Alabama Senate election.<ref>[https://fellowshipoftheminds.com/2017/12/12/alabama-senate-election-citizen-reports-seeing-busloads-of-democrat-voters-brought-in-to-voting-stations/ Alabama Senate election: citizen reports seeing busloads of Democrat voters brought in to voting stations (accompanied by video of Democrat operative Scott Foval admitting to Democrat voter fraud in undercover video)] ('''Warning''' - video contains foul language)</ref> Reports also came in of felons, who are not legally allowed to vote under Alabama law, being registered to vote in the weeks ahead of the election, as well as African-American voters from other states (including Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee) being called on via Reddit to come to Alabama to vote in the election.<ref>[http://thedailydeplorables.com/breaking-news-voter-fraud-uncovered-alabama-senate-race/ Breaking News: Voter Fraud Uncovered in Alabama Senate Race]</ref> Suspicious voting surges in Jones' favor late into the ballot count, which enabled Jones to get ahead of Moore, have also spurred accusations of voter fraud in the election.<ref>[https://thehornnews.com/alabama-voter-fraud-conservatives-furious/ Alabama voter fraud uncovered!? Conservatives FURIOUS]</ref>
As a result of the voter fraud allegations, Moore has called for a recount in the election. On December 27, Moore filed a lawsuit to try to stop the election from being certified for the Democrat and to hold another election.<ref>Multiple references:
As a result of the voter fraud allegations, Moore unsuccessfullyl called for a recount in the election. On December 27, Moore filed a lawsuit to try to stop the election from being certified for the Democrat and to hold another election.<ref>Multiple references:
*Chandler, Kim (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/roy-moore-files-lawsuit-to-block-alabama-senate-re/ Roy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 28, 2017.
*Chandler, Kim (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/roy-moore-files-lawsuit-to-block-alabama-senate-re/ Roy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 28, 2017.
*Moran, Sean (December 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/28/roy-moore-files-election-complaint-alleging-voter-fraud/ Judge Roy Moore Files Election Complaint Alleging Voter Fraud]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref><ref name="BohonTNA">Bohon, Dave (December 28, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27828-roy-moore-charges-vote-fraud-in-alabama-senate-race Roy Moore Charges Vote Fraud in Alabama Senate Race]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> However, the Secretary of State stated that the lawsuit would not stop him from doing so.<ref>Persons, Sally (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/john-merrill-says-doug-jones-will-be-certified-thu/ John Merrill says Doug Jones will be certified Thursday despite Roy Moore’s lawsuit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> The next day, a circuit judge rejected Moore's lawsuit,<ref>Delk, Josh (December 28, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/366695-judge-rejects-moores-attempt-to-block-alabama-election-result Judge rejects Moore's effort to block Alabama election result]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> and the Secretary of State certified the election results.<ref>Multiple references:
*Moran, Sean (December 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/28/roy-moore-files-election-complaint-alleging-voter-fraud/ Judge Roy Moore Files Election Complaint Alleging Voter Fraud]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref><ref name="BohonTNA">Bohon, Dave (December 28, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27828-roy-moore-charges-vote-fraud-in-alabama-senate-race Roy Moore Charges Vote Fraud in Alabama Senate Race]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> However, the Secretary of State stated that the lawsuit would not stop him from doing so.<ref>Persons, Sally (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/john-merrill-says-doug-jones-will-be-certified-thu/ John Merrill says Doug Jones will be certified Thursday despite Roy Moore’s lawsuit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> The next day, a circuit judge rejected Moore's lawsuit,<ref>Delk, Josh (December 28, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/366695-judge-rejects-moores-attempt-to-block-alabama-election-result Judge rejects Moore's effort to block Alabama election result]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> and the Secretary of State certified the election results.<ref>Multiple references:
*Kamisar, Ben (December 28, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/366697-alabama-certifies-jones-senate-victory Alabama certifies Jones Senate victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
*Kamisar, Ben (December 28, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/366697-alabama-certifies-jones-senate-victory Alabama certifies Jones Senate victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
*Pappas, Alex (December 28, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/28/judge-rejects-roy-moores-suit-in-alabama-senate-race.html Doug Jones certified as winner of Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref><ref name="BohonTNA"/> Moore refused to concede the election<ref>Anapol, Avery (December 28, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/366716-moore-refuses-to-concede-after-jones-declared-winner Moore refuses to concede after Jones certified winner]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> and stated he had no regrets about the Senate campaign.<ref>Quinn, Melissa (December 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/roy-moore-after-doug-jones-declared-winner-of-alabama-senate-race-i-have-no-regrets/article/2644529 Roy Moore after Doug Jones declared winner of Alabama Senate race: 'I have no regrets']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref>
*Pappas, Alex (December 28, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/28/judge-rejects-roy-moores-suit-in-alabama-senate-race.html Doug Jones certified as winner of Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref><ref name="BohonTNA"/> Moore refused to concede the election<ref>Anapol, Avery (December 28, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/366716-moore-refuses-to-concede-after-jones-declared-winner Moore refuses to concede after Jones certified winner]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> and stated he had no regrets about the Senate campaign.<ref>Quinn, Melissa (December 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/roy-moore-after-doug-jones-declared-winner-of-alabama-senate-race-i-have-no-regrets/article/2644529 Roy Moore after Doug Jones declared winner of Alabama Senate race: 'I have no regrets']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref>
In March 2018, Moore pleaded for donations from supporters to help him defend the defamation lawsuit against him filed by Leigh Corfman, the woman who claims that Moore touched her sexually when she was only fourteen years of age. While Corfman is not seeking damages, she is asking that Moore not challenge her in public and pay her attorney fees, which could exceed $100,000 in the suit. Moore said that he is under "a vicious attack" with his funds having been depleted since the Senate race. In his plea, Moore warned that homosexuals and [[transgender]]ed persons have "joined forces with those who believe in abortion, [[sodomy]], and the destruction of all that we hold dear. Unless we stand together, we will lose our country."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/roy-moore-issues-grievance-laden-plea-for-money-‘my-resources-have-been-depleted’/ar-BBJNKit?ocid=spartanntp|title=Roy Moore issues grievance-laden plea for money: ‘My resources have been depleted’|publisher=''[[The Washington Post]]|author=Eli Rosenberg|date=March3 , 2018|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
==Other activities==
==Other activities==
Moore unsuccessfully ran for Alabama Governor in 2006 and 2010, and he considered running for U.S. president in the [[Presidential Election 2012|2012 election]].<ref name="Derby">Derby, Kevin (November 23, 2011). [http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/roy-moore-run-his-old-job-not-white-house Roy Moore to Run for His Old Job -- Not the White House]. ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> Moore served as the president of the Foundation for Moral Law from 2004<ref name="PVS">"[http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/57111/roy-moore#.V_MUwmwVBPY Roy Moore's Biography]." ''Project Vote Smart''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref><ref name="ALSU"/> until 2013, and since 2013, he has served as President Emeritus of the foundation.<ref>"[http://morallaw.org/about/ About the Foundation for Moral Law]." ''Foundation for Moral Law''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> Moore also has ties with the [[paleoconservative]] [[Constitution Party (United States)|Constitution Party]], and CP activists have attempted to recruit Moore to run for president under their party in 2004, 2008, and 2012.<ref name="Derby"/><ref>Derby, Kevin (August 15, 2011). "[http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/will-roy-moore-be-gops-ralph-nader-2012 Will Roy Moore Be the GOP's Ralph Nader in 2012?]." ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>
Moore unsuccessfully ran for [[governor]] of Alabama in the Republican primary elections of 2006 and 2010, and he considered running for U.S President in the [[Presidential Election 2012|2012 election]].<ref name="Derby">Derby, Kevin (November 23, 2011). [http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/roy-moore-run-his-old-job-not-white-house Roy Moore to Run for His Old Job -- Not the White House]. ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> Moore served as the president of the Foundation for Moral Law from 2004<ref name="PVS">"[http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/57111/roy-moore#.V_MUwmwVBPY Roy Moore's Biography]." ''Project Vote Smart''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref><ref name="ALSU"/> until 2013, and since 2013, he has served as President Emeritus of the foundation.<ref>"[http://morallaw.org/about/ About the Foundation for Moral Law]." ''Foundation for Moral Law''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> Moore also has ties with the [[paleoconservative]] [[Constitution Party (United States)|Constitution Party]], and CP activists have attempted to recruit Moore to run for president under their party in 2004, 2008, and 2012.<ref name="Derby"/><ref>Derby, Kevin (August 15, 2011). "[http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/will-roy-moore-be-gops-ralph-nader-2012 Will Roy Moore Be the GOP's Ralph Nader in 2012?]." ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Moore "worked as a cattle rancher in the Australian outback"<ref>Jarvie, Jenny (September 28, 2016). "[http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-roy-moore-ethics-20160928-snap-story.html First it was the Ten Commandments, then same-sex marriage. Alabama chief justice in hot water again]." ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> in the early 1980s.
Moore in the early 1980s "worked as a cattle rancher in the Australian outback"<ref>Jenny Jarvie (September 28, 2016). "[http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-roy-moore-ethics-20160928-snap-story.html First it was the Ten Commandments, then same-sex marriage. Alabama chief justice in hot water again]." ''[[The Los Angeles Times]]''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> in the early 1980s.
Moore is married to his wife Kayla, and together they have four children.<ref name="PVS"/><ref name="ALSU"/> Moore is a strong Christian, and he attends First Baptist Church in Gallant, Alabama.<ref name="ALSU"/> Moore has written a book entitled ''So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny, and the Battle for Religious Freedom''.<ref>Moore, Roy S.; John Perry (2005). ''So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny, and the Battle for Religious Freedom''. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman and Holman. ISBN 978-0-8054-3263-3.</ref>
Moore is married to his wife Kayla, and together they have four children.<ref name="PVS"/><ref name="ALSU"/> Moore is a strong Christian, and he attends First Baptist Church in Gallant, Alabama.<ref name="ALSU"/> Moore has written a book entitled ''So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny, and the Battle for Religious Freedom''.<ref>Moore, Roy S.; John Perry (2005). ''So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny, and the Battle for Religious Freedom''. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman and Holman. ISBN 978-0-8054-3263-3.</ref>