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'''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.

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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>

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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). [https://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 has been harshly attacked on numerous occasions by both [[liberal]]s and [[establishment]] Republicans for his Christian, conservative, and anti-establishment views, and his opponents have tried to marginalize him and his views.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (January 8, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/27900-the-mccarthying-of-roy-moore-and-what-he-stands-for The “McCarthying” of Roy Moore — and What He Stands For]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> The GOP establishment used dubious 40-year-old sexual harassment allegations against Moore as an excuse to abandon the GOP nominee they never supported in the first place, blaming conservatives such as [[Donald Trump]] and [[Steve Bannon]] for the loss instead.

==Early life and education==

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Moore was born in 1947 in Gadsden, Alabama.<ref name="PVS"/> He graduated from [[United States Military Academy|West Point]] in 1969,<ref name="ALSU">[http://judicial.alabama.gov/Bios/rmoore.cfm Chief Justice Roy S. Moore]. ''Alabama Supreme Court''. Retrieved October 2, 2016.</ref> and according to his classmates, he was disciplined and had an honorable character.<ref>Wong, Kristina (December 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/judge-roy-moore-known-as-disciplined-honorable-during-his-time-at-west-point-vietnam/ Judge Roy Moore Known as Disciplined, Honorable During His Time at West Point, Vietnam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.</ref> Moore served in the [[U.S. Army]] in [[Vietnam]] as a military police company commander, and after his service finished he earned a [[Juris Doctor]] from the [[University of Alabama|University of Alabama School of Law]] in 1977.<ref name="ALSU"/><ref name="Who?">Berman, Mike (February 9, 2015). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/02/09/who-is-roy-moore-the-judge-at-the-center-of-alabamas-muddled-gay-marriage-situation/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.fa16a0fcae3a Who is Roy Moore? The judge at the center of Alabama’s muddled gay marriage situation]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 2, 2016.</ref>

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Moore was born in 1947 in Gadsden, Alabama.<ref name="PVS"/> He graduated from [[United States Military Academy|West Point]] in 1969,<ref name="ALSU">[http://judicial.alabama.gov/Bios/rmoore.cfm Chief Justice Roy S. Moore]. ''Alabama Supreme Court''. Retrieved October 2, 2016.</ref> and according to his classmates, he was disciplined and had an honorable character.<ref>Wong, Kristina (December 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/judge-roy-moore-known-as-disciplined-honorable-during-his-time-at-west-point-vietnam/ Judge Roy Moore Known as Disciplined, Honorable During His Time at West Point, Vietnam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.</ref> Moore served in the [[U.S. Army]] in [[Vietnam]] as a military police company commander, and after his service finished he earned a [[Juris Doctor]] from the [[University of Alabama|University of Alabama School of Law]] in 1977.<ref name="ALSU"/><ref name="Who?">Berman, Mike (February 9, 2015). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/02/09/who-is-roy-moore-the-judge-at-the-center-of-alabamas-muddled-gay-marriage-situation/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.fa16a0fcae3a Who is Roy Moore? The judge at the center of Alabama’s muddled gay marriage situation]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 2, 2016.</ref>

==Legal career==

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On August 1, 2001, Moore installed a 5,280-pound monument of the [[Ten Commandments]] in the Alabama judicial building.<ref name="ALEncyc">Kraft, Emilie (May 12, 2008). [http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-1525 Ten Commandments Monument Controversy]. ''Encyclopedia of Alabama''. Updated November 5, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2016.</ref> His action caused an uproar, particularly among [[liberal]]s, who claimed the monument violated the [[separation of church and state]], and in October three attorneys supported by the [[leftist]] organizations [[Southern Poverty Law Center|SPLC]], [[ACLU]], and [[Americans United for Separation of Church and State|AUSCS]] sued Moore.<ref name="ALEncyc"/>

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On November 18, 2002, a U.S. district judge ruled against Moore, and later the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta also ruled against him.<ref name="ALEncyc"/> Moore rejected the orders to remove the monument, and was suspended and eventually removed from office on November 13, 2003.<ref name="ALEncyc"/><ref>[~~http~~://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/11/13/moore.tencommandments/ Ten Commandments judge removed from office]. ''CNN''. November 14, 2003. Retrieved October 2, 2016.</ref> Moore unsuccessfully appealed his removal to the [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]] in 2004.<ref>Faulk, Kent (October 1, 2016). [http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/10/whats_next_for_suspended_chief.html What's next for suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore and the Alabama Supreme Court?]. ''AL.com''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>

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On November 18, 2002, a U.S. district judge ruled against Moore, and later the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta also ruled against him.<ref name="ALEncyc"/> Moore rejected the orders to remove the monument, and was suspended and eventually removed from office on November 13, 2003.<ref name="ALEncyc"/><ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/11/13/moore.tencommandments/ Ten Commandments judge removed from office]. ''CNN''. November 14, 2003. Retrieved October 2, 2016.</ref> Moore unsuccessfully appealed his removal to the [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]] in 2004.<ref>Faulk, Kent (October 1, 2016). [http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/10/whats_next_for_suspended_chief.html What's next for suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore and the Alabama Supreme Court?]. ''AL.com''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>

===Re-election===

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===Homosexual "marriage"===

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Moore presided as Chief Justice the same time as [[Homosexual marriage|homosexual "marriage"]] was being "legalized" across the nation via judicial fiat and corruption. A federal judge had illegally ruled Alabama's gay marriage ban "unconstitutional", and its "legalization" was set to take effect on February 9, 2015. The day before, Moore ordered the state's probate judges and their employees to continue to enforce Alabama law, disregarding the court ruling.<ref>Blinder, Alan (February 8, 2015). "[~~http~~://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/us/gay-marriage-set-to-begin-in-alabama-amid-protest.html Alabama Judge Defies Gay Marriage Law]." ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> After the 2015 ''[[Obergefell v. Hodges]]'' ruling, on January 6, 2016, Moore ordered the probate courts to stop issuing same-sex "marriage licenses".<ref>Berry, Susan (January 6, 2016). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/01/06/alabama-chief-justice-prohibits-marriage-licenses-sex-couples/ Alabama Chief Justice Prohibits Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples]." ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>

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Moore presided as Chief Justice the same time as [[Homosexual marriage|homosexual "marriage"]] was being "legalized" across the nation via judicial fiat and corruption. A federal judge had illegally ruled Alabama's gay marriage ban "unconstitutional", and its "legalization" was set to take effect on February 9, 2015. The day before, Moore ordered the state's probate judges and their employees to continue to enforce Alabama law, disregarding the court ruling.<ref>Blinder, Alan (February 8, 2015). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/us/gay-marriage-set-to-begin-in-alabama-amid-protest.html Alabama Judge Defies Gay Marriage Law]." ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> After the 2015 ''[[Obergefell v. Hodges]]'' ruling, on January 6, 2016, Moore ordered the probate courts to stop issuing same-sex "marriage licenses".<ref>Berry, Susan (January 6, 2016). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/01/06/alabama-chief-justice-prohibits-marriage-licenses-sex-couples/ Alabama Chief Justice Prohibits Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples]." ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>

On May 7, 2016, Moore was illegally<ref name="LibertyC">"[http://www.lc.org/newsroom/details/100316-coj-throws-out-rule-of-law-in-moore-case COJ Throws Out Rule of Law in Moore Case]." ''Liberty Counsel''. October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref> suspended from the bench by the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission for continuing to uphold Alabama law—which, despite the illegal claims otherwise by the five liberal judges of the [[United States Supreme Court]], outlaws [[same-sex marriage|same-sex "marriage"]] and is still in effect. His suspension was based upon the filing of frivolous complaints filed by [[leftist]] hate group and [[terrorism]]-enabler the [[Southern Poverty Law Center]] and a number of other [[homosexual agenda]]-supporting groups and individuals who support the illegal imposition of same-sex "marriage" by the US Supreme Court—via the unconstitutional ''[[Obergefell v. Hodges]]'' ruling in 2015—and other corrupt federal judges.<ref>Unruh, Bob (May 6, 2016). "[http://www.wnd.com/2016/05/alabama-supreme-court-chief-justice-named-in-complaint/ Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice suspended]." ''WND''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref> Supporters of same-sex "marriage" and the illegal<ref name="LibertyC"/> suspension of Moore have taken to making childish and immature attacks and false allegations against Moore and his character at the Facebook pages of both the SPLC and the fellow leftist [[Human Rights Campaign|"Human Rights" Campaign]] in response.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SPLCenter/posts/10154196488459700 "Southern Poverty Law Center" post] May 6, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/humanrightscampaign/photos/a.10150307206218281.358630.18813753280/10154219789013281/?type=3 "Human Rights Campaign" post]. May 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.</ref>

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On September 30, 2016, Alabama's Court of the Judiciary, which also chose to ignore Alabama law like the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission before it, illegally<ref name="LibertyC"/> acted to suspend Moore for the remainder of his term, which ends in 2019, without pay.<ref name=Hero>Unruh, Bob (September 30, 2016). [http://www.wnd.com/2016/09/traditional-marriage-hero-roy-moore-removed-from-office/ Traditional-Marriage 'Hero' Roy Moore Removed from Office]. ''WND''. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref><ref>Berman, Mark (September 30, 2016). "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/09/30/alabama-chief-justice-roy-moore-suspended-from-office-for-remainder-of-term/?utm_term=.8da1250fcf18 Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore suspended for defiance over same-sex marriage]." ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref><ref>Berry, Susan (October 4, 2016). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/10/04/alabama-chief-justice-roy-moore-suspended-wont-issue-same-sex-marriage-licenses/ Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Suspended Because He Won’t Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses]." ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref> Moore appealed the suspension on October 4, and his lawyer noted that one month prior, the COJ suspended a probate judge merely six months for sexting.<ref>Faulk, Kent (October 4, 2016). "[http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/10/alabama_chief_justice_roy_moor_2.html As Roy Moore appeals suspension, his lawyer notes another judge's lesser punishment for sexting]." ''AL.com''. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref>

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On September 30, 2016, Alabama's Court of the Judiciary, which also chose to ignore Alabama law like the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission before it, illegally<ref name="LibertyC"/> acted to suspend Moore for the remainder of his term, which ends in 2019, without pay.<ref name=Hero>Unruh, Bob (September 30, 2016). [http://www.wnd.com/2016/09/traditional-marriage-hero-roy-moore-removed-from-office/ Traditional-Marriage 'Hero' Roy Moore Removed from Office]. ''WND''. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref><ref>Berman, Mark (September 30, 2016). "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/09/30/alabama-chief-justice-roy-moore-suspended-from-office-for-remainder-of-term/?utm_term=.8da1250fcf18 Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore suspended for defiance over same-sex marriage]." ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref><ref>Berry, Susan (October 4, 2016). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/10/04/alabama-chief-justice-roy-moore-suspended-wont-issue-same-sex-marriage-licenses/ Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Suspended Because He Won’t Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses]." ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref> Moore appealed the suspension on October 4, and his lawyer noted that one month prior, the COJ suspended a probate judge merely six months for sexting.<ref>Faulk, Kent (October 4, 2016). "[http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/10/alabama_chief_justice_roy_moor_2.html As Roy Moore appeals suspension, his lawyer notes another judge's lesser punishment for sexting]." ''AL.com''. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref>

Attempts by [[conservative media]] outlets to get an explanation from J. Michael Joiner, a criminal appeals judge and the head of the Court of the Judiciary panel that imposed the illegal suspension on Moore, were ignored by Joiner's office, clearly indicating that Joiner knew what he and the panel had done was wrong.<ref name=Hero/> [[Liberty Counsel]], which represented Moore in the legal proceedings over the suspension case, accused the COJ of bias, abuse of political power and breaking the law for their actions against Moore, adding that the SPLC's attack on Moore which led to his illegal<ref name="LibertyC"/> suspension was politically motivated (an accusation also leveled against the Judicial Inquiry Commission), based on nothing more than Moore's position on marriage.<ref name=Hero/>

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==2017 special Senate election==

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In April 2017, Moore announced he would run for U.S. Senate in a special election to be held later that year.<ref>"[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/27/suspended-alabama-chief-justice-moore-running-for-us-senate.html Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Moore running for US Senate]." ''Fox News''. April 27, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> He ran on the conservative-right in the GOP primary,<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/08/roy-moore-former-chief-justice-fiery-and-outspoken-stirs-far-right-base-in-alabama-senate-race.html Roy Moore: Former chief justice, fiery and outspoken, stirs far-right base in Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> and he strongly opposed the [[establishment]].<ref>Newman, Alex (August 11, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/26688-in-senate-race-alabama-judge-moore-takes-on-d-c-establishment In Senate Race, Alabama Judge Moore Takes on D.C. Establishment]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> On the eve of the first primary election, Moore was gaining in the polling of Republican voters.<ref>"[http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/14/upset-brewing-in-heated-alabama-republican-senate-primary-as-polls-conflict/ Upset brewing in heated Alabama Republican Senate primary as polls conflict]," ''The Blaze''</ref> In the Republican primary held on August 15, 2017, Moore won first place with 39 percent of the vote<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 15, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/15/alabama-senate-primary-results-polls-close.html Moore, Strange head to Alabama Senate runoff]." ''Fox News''. August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Bloch, Matthew; Lee, Jasmine (August 16, 2017). "[https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/alabama-senate-special-election-primary Alabama Election Results: Two Republicans Advance, Democrat Wins in U.S. Senate Primaries]." ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> and advanced to the runoff against incumbent interim Senator [[Luther Strange]].<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 16, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/horse-riding-10-commandments-defending-judge-now-front-runner-for-sessions-seat.html Horse-riding, 10 Commandments-defending judge now front-runner for Sessions' seat]." ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Sharp, John (August 16, 2017). "[http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2017/08/whats_next_in_alabamas_senate.html Roy Moore, Luther Strange face brutal 6 week Alabama Senate runoff]." ''AL.com''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Poor, Jeff (August 15, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/15/al-sen-race-roy-moore-luther-strange-compete-runoff/ AL Sen Race: Roy Moore, Luther Strange to Compete in Runoff]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> Moore was six percentage points ahead of Strange despite the fact that he spent 17 times less per vote than Strange.<ref>Poor, Jeff (August 26, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/26/tale-tape-strange-spent-17-times-per-vote-moore-al-sen-gop-primary/ Tale of the Tape: Strange Spent 17 Times More Per Vote Than Runoff Opponent Moore in AL Sen GOP Primary]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> President [[Donald Trump]] congratulated Moore along with Strange, whom he endorsed.<ref>Savransky, Rebecca (August 16, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/346741-trump-congratulates-moore-strange-in-alabama-gop-primary Trump congratulates Moore, Strange in Alabama GOP primary]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>McLaughlin, Seth (August 16, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/16/donald-trump-congratulates-luther-strange-and-roy-/ Trump congratulates Strange and Moore for advancing to runoff in Alabama]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> Moore was endorsed by [[Freedom Caucus]] chairman [[Mark Meadows]]<ref>Kamisar, Ben (September 6, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/349400-freedom-caucus-chairman-backs-roy-moore-in-alabama-senate-race Freedom Caucus chairman backs Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref> and the [[Senate Conservatives Fund]], among others.<ref>Poor, Jeff (September 5, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/05/senate-conservatives-fund-endorses-roy-moore-al-senate-race/ Senate Conservatives Fund Endorses Roy Moore in AL Senate Race]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref> [[Steve Bannon]] and [[Breitbart]] also supported Moore.<ref>Pandey, Erica (August 29, 2017). "[https://www.axios.com/bannon-backs-anti-establishment-roy-moore-for-alabama-senator-2479107680.html Bannon backs anti-establishment Roy Moore for Alabama senator]." ''Axios''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Isenstadt, Alex (September 4, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/04/alabama-senate-race-special-election-breitbart-242307 Breitbart bangs the drum in Alabama Senate showdown]." ''Politico''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref>

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In April 2017, Moore announced he would run for U.S. Senate in a special election to be held later that year.<ref>"[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/27/suspended-alabama-chief-justice-moore-running-for-us-senate.html Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Moore running for US Senate]." ''Fox News''. April 27, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> He ran on the conservative-right in the GOP primary,<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/08/roy-moore-former-chief-justice-fiery-and-outspoken-stirs-far-right-base-in-alabama-senate-race.html Roy Moore: Former chief justice, fiery and outspoken, stirs far-right base in Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> and he strongly opposed the [[establishment]].<ref>Newman, Alex (August 11, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/26688-in-senate-race-alabama-judge-moore-takes-on-d-c-establishment In Senate Race, Alabama Judge Moore Takes on D.C. Establishment]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> On the eve of the first primary election, Moore was gaining in the polling of Republican voters.<ref>"[http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/14/upset-brewing-in-heated-alabama-republican-senate-primary-as-polls-conflict/ Upset brewing in heated Alabama Republican Senate primary as polls conflict]," ''The Blaze''</ref> In the Republican primary held on August 15, 2017, Moore won first place with 39 percent of the vote<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 15, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/15/alabama-senate-primary-results-polls-close.html Moore, Strange head to Alabama Senate runoff]." ''Fox News''. August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Bloch, Matthew; Lee, Jasmine (August 16, 2017). "[https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/alabama-senate-special-election-primary Alabama Election Results: Two Republicans Advance, Democrat Wins in U.S. Senate Primaries]." ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> and advanced to the runoff against incumbent interim Senator [[Luther Strange]].<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 16, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/horse-riding-10-commandments-defending-judge-now-front-runner-for-sessions-seat.html Horse-riding, 10 Commandments-defending judge now front-runner for Sessions' seat]." ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Sharp, John (August 16, 2017). "[http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2017/08/whats_next_in_alabamas_senate.html Roy Moore, Luther Strange face brutal 6 week Alabama Senate runoff]." ''AL.com''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Poor, Jeff (August 15, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/15/al-sen-race-roy-moore-luther-strange-compete-runoff/ AL Sen Race: Roy Moore, Luther Strange to Compete in Runoff]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> Moore was six percentage points ahead of Strange despite the fact that he spent 17 times less per vote than Strange.<ref>Poor, Jeff (August 26, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/26/tale-tape-strange-spent-17-times-per-vote-moore-al-sen-gop-primary/ Tale of the Tape: Strange Spent 17 Times More Per Vote Than Runoff Opponent Moore in AL Sen GOP Primary]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> President [[Donald Trump]] congratulated Moore along with Strange, whom he endorsed.<ref>Savransky, Rebecca (August 16, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/346741-trump-congratulates-moore-strange-in-alabama-gop-primary Trump congratulates Moore, Strange in Alabama GOP primary]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>McLaughlin, Seth (August 16, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/16/donald-trump-congratulates-luther-strange-and-roy-/ Trump congratulates Strange and Moore for advancing to runoff in Alabama]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> Moore was endorsed by [[Freedom Caucus]] chairman [[Mark Meadows]]<ref>Kamisar, Ben (September 6, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/349400-freedom-caucus-chairman-backs-roy-moore-in-alabama-senate-race Freedom Caucus chairman backs Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref> and the [[Senate Conservatives Fund]], among others.<ref>Poor, Jeff (September 5, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/05/senate-conservatives-fund-endorses-roy-moore-al-senate-race/ Senate Conservatives Fund Endorses Roy Moore in AL Senate Race]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref> [[Steve Bannon]] and [[Breitbart]] also supported Moore.<ref>Pandey, Erica (August 29, 2017). "[https://www.axios.com/bannon-backs-anti-establishment-roy-moore-for-alabama-senator-2479107680.html Bannon backs anti-establishment Roy Moore for Alabama senator]." ''Axios''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Isenstadt, Alex (September 4, 2017). "[https://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/04/alabama-senate-race-special-election-breitbart-242307 Breitbart bangs the drum in Alabama Senate showdown]." ''Politico''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref>

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Moore defied the established [[political correctness]] in his words,<ref>Nolte, John (September 21, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/21/nolte-super-trump-roy-moore-making-first-amendment-great-again/ Nolte: The Super Trump — Roy Moore Is Making First Amendment Great Again]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.</ref> and, like [[Donald Trump]] before him, he was described as breaking "all the rules of modern-day politics."<ref>Peoples, Steve; Chandler, Steve (December 8, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/805bf7b077144d428167ab1d0bbce725 Like Trump, Moore breaking the rules of modern-day politics]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref>

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Moore defied the established [[political correctness]] in his words,<ref>Nolte, John (September 21, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/21/nolte-super-trump-roy-moore-making-first-amendment-great-again/ Nolte: The Super Trump — Roy Moore Is Making First Amendment Great Again]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.</ref> and, like [[Donald Trump]] before him, he was described as breaking "all the rules of modern-day politics."<ref>Peoples, Steve; Chandler, Steve (December 8, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/805bf7b077144d428167ab1d0bbce725 Like Trump, Moore breaking the rules of modern-day politics]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref>

Moore overcame Strange in the runoff election,<ref>Multiple references:

*Newman, Alex (September 26, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27004-in-blow-to-establishment-alabama-s-judge-moore-defeats-strange In Blow to Establishment, Alabama's Judge Moore Defeats Strange]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.

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*Lee, Tony (September 26, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/26/live-updates-judge-roy-moores-grassroots-muscle-vs-luther-stranges-corporate-money-alabama-gop-senate-runoff/ ***Live Updates*** Bama Blowout: Moore’s ‘Grassroots Muscle’ Beats Strange’s ‘Corporate Money’ in GOP Senate Runoff]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> despite Strange being endorsed by President Trump and supported by the GOP establishment and being massively outspent by Strange.<ref>Kamisar, Ben (September 26, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/352552-moore-wins-gop-alabama-primary Moore wins Alabama primary]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Poor, Jeff (September 27, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/27/analysis-137-per-vote-spent-luther-stranges-behalf-al-senate-race/ Analysis: Up to $137 Per Vote Spent on Luther Strange’s Behalf in AL Senate Race]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> President Trump congratulated Moore for his win.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (September 26, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/26/donald-trump-congratulates-roy-moore-for-primary-win/ Donald Trump Congratulates Roy Moore for Primary Win]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2017.</ref>

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*Lee, Tony (September 26, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/26/live-updates-judge-roy-moores-grassroots-muscle-vs-luther-stranges-corporate-money-alabama-gop-senate-runoff/ ***Live Updates*** Bama Blowout: Moore’s ‘Grassroots Muscle’ Beats Strange’s ‘Corporate Money’ in GOP Senate Runoff]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> despite Strange being endorsed by President Trump and supported by the GOP establishment and being massively outspent by Strange.<ref>Kamisar, Ben (September 26, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/352552-moore-wins-gop-alabama-primary Moore wins Alabama primary]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Poor, Jeff (September 27, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/27/analysis-137-per-vote-spent-luther-stranges-behalf-al-senate-race/ Analysis: Up to $137 Per Vote Spent on Luther Strange’s Behalf in AL Senate Race]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> President Trump congratulated Moore for his win.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (September 26, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/26/donald-trump-congratulates-roy-moore-for-primary-win/ Donald Trump Congratulates Roy Moore for Primary Win]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2017.</ref>

Gene Mills, president of the Louisiana Family Forum and a staunch Moore supporter said, "Roy Moore has committed to memory more of the U.S. Constitution than most of his future colleagues combined have recently read! ... To those who know Roy, he is a kind, humble man, committed to the point that he is willing to sacrifice his reputation and public pension for principle. .... He would be a force of Constitutional Reconstructionism in the U.S. Senate! He would also quickly rise above the rancor and political games employed by so many today. Moore's entrance into the U.S. Senate could be likened to the Reformation birthed 500 years ago ... Essential liberty would be well served by Moore's election!"<ref>Gene Mills, Louisiana Family Forum, "Roy's Rules!", October 27, 2017.</ref>

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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> It was found that establishment Republicans connected to [[Jeb Bush]] were responsible for ''The Washington Post'' story.<ref>Multiple references:

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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). "[https://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). "[https://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 connected to [[Jeb Bush]] were responsible for ''The Washington Post'' story.<ref>Multiple references:

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*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.

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*Mason, Ian (December 8, 2017). [https://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.

*Byas, Steve (December 11, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27559-establishment-republicans-charged-with-anti-moore-post-articles Establishment Republicans Charged With Anti-Moore Post Articles]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.</ref>

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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*Carney, Jordain; Savransky, Rebecca (November 13, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/360102-mcconnell-roy-moore-should-step-aside McConnell: Roy Moore should step aside]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

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*Carney, Jordain; Savransky, Rebecca (November 13, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/360102-mcconnell-roy-moore-should-step-aside McConnell: Roy Moore should step aside]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

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*Key, Pam (November 13, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/13/mitch-mcconnell-roy-moore-step-aside-believe-women/ Mitch McConnell: Roy Moore Should Step Aside — ‘I Believe the Women’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref><ref name="StepDownGOP">Multiple references:

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*Key, Pam (November 13, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/13/mitch-mcconnell-roy-moore-step-aside-believe-women/ Mitch McConnell: Roy Moore Should Step Aside — ‘I Believe the Women’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref><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.

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*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.

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*Moran, Sean (November 9, 2017). "[https://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.

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*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> [[Paul Ryan]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*Kamisar, Ben (November 9, 2017). "[https://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> [[Paul Ryan]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*Moran, Sean (November 14, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/paul-ryan-roy-moore-step-aside-allegations-credible/ Paul Ryan on Roy Moore: ‘He Should Step Aside, These Allegations Are Credible’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Moran, Sean (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/paul-ryan-roy-moore-step-aside-allegations-credible/ Paul Ryan on Roy Moore: ‘He Should Step Aside, These Allegations Are Credible’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/14/paul-ryan-says-roy-moore-betraying-his-voters-stay/ Paul Ryan says Roy Moore is betraying his voters by staying in race]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Shabad, Rebecca (December 7, 2017). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paul-ryan-holds-his-weekly-press-conference-as-government-funding-deadline-looms/ Paul Ryan is sticking to his call for Roy Moore to drop out of Senate race]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.</ref> [[John McCain]],<ref name="StepDownGOP"/> [[Mitt Romney]],<ref>Multiple references:

*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.

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*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> [[Jeb Bush]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*Starr, Penny (November 11, 2017). "[https://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> [[Jeb Bush]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*Samuels, Brett (November 13, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/360143-jeb-bush-joins-republicans-calling-on-moore-to-step-down Jeb Bush joins Republicans calling on Moore to step down]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

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*Samuels, Brett (November 13, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/360143-jeb-bush-joins-republicans-calling-on-moore-to-step-down Jeb Bush joins Republicans calling on Moore to step down]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

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*Key, Pam (November 13, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/13/jeb-bush-roy-moore-step-aside-need-stand-decency/ Jeb Bush: Roy Moore Should Step Aside, We Need To Stand For ‘Decency’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> [[John Kasich]],<ref name="Kasich">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']." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> (who endorsed the left-wing Democrat candidate<ref>Multiple references:

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*Key, Pam (November 13, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/13/jeb-bush-roy-moore-step-aside-need-stand-decency/ Jeb Bush: Roy Moore Should Step Aside, We Need To Stand For ‘Decency’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> [[John Kasich]],<ref name="Kasich">Manchester, Julia (November 10, 2017). "[https://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). "[https://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']." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> (who endorsed the left-wing Democrat candidate<ref>Multiple references:

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*Huston, Warner Todd (November 14, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/republican-senator-jeff-flake-vote-democrat-roy-moore/ ‘Republican’ Senator Jeff Flake Would Vote for a Democrat Over Roy Moore]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Huston, Warner Todd (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/republican-senator-jeff-flake-vote-democrat-roy-moore/ ‘Republican’ Senator Jeff Flake Would Vote for a Democrat Over Roy Moore]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Thomsen, Jacqueline (November 13, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360190-flake-ill-support-the-democrat-over-moore-in-alabama-senate-race Flake: I'll support the Democrat over Moore in Alabama Senate race]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> and even donated to him<ref>Multiple references:

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*Thomsen, Jacqueline (November 13, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360190-flake-ill-support-the-democrat-over-moore-in-alabama-senate-race Flake: I'll support the Democrat over Moore in Alabama Senate race]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> and even donated to him<ref>Multiple references:

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*Anapol, Avery (December 5, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/363402-flake-donates-100-to-doug-jones-campaign-country-over-party Flake donates $100 to Doug Jones campaign: 'Country over Party']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 5, 2017.

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*Anapol, Avery (December 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/363402-flake-donates-100-to-doug-jones-campaign-country-over-party Flake donates $100 to Doug Jones campaign: 'Country over Party']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 5, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (December 5, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/05/country-over-party-republican-jeff-flake-cuts-100-check-to-radical-democrat-doug-jones/ ‘Country Over Party’: Republican Jeff Flake Cuts $100 Check to Radical Democrat Doug Jones]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2017.</ref>), [[Bob Corker]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mason, Ian (December 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/05/country-over-party-republican-jeff-flake-cuts-100-check-to-radical-democrat-doug-jones/ ‘Country Over Party’: Republican Jeff Flake Cuts $100 Check to Radical Democrat Doug Jones]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2017.</ref>), [[Bob Corker]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*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.

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*Carter, Brandon (November 11, 2017). "[https://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.

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*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> the [[Republican National Committee]]<ref>Multiple references:

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*Moons, Michelle (November 11, 2017). "[https://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> the [[Republican National Committee]]<ref>Multiple references:

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*Carter, Brandon (November 14, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/360377-rnc-cuts-ties-with-roy-moores-joint-fundraising-committee RNC cuts fundraising ties with Roy Moore]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Carter, Brandon (November 14, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/360377-rnc-cuts-ties-with-roy-moores-joint-fundraising-committee RNC cuts fundraising ties with Roy Moore]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Moran, Sean (November 14, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/rnc-cuts-support-roy-moore/ RNC Cuts Support for Judge Roy Moore]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> (although it later reversed and supported Moore<ref>Multiple references:

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*Moran, Sean (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/rnc-cuts-support-roy-moore/ RNC Cuts Support for Judge Roy Moore]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> (although it later reversed and supported Moore<ref>Multiple references:

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*Boyle, Matthew (December 4, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/04/exclusive-rnc-jumps-back-into-alabama-race-behind-judge-roy-moore/ Exclusive — RNC Jumps Back into Alabama Race Behind Judge Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

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*Boyle, Matthew (December 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/04/exclusive-rnc-jumps-back-into-alabama-race-behind-judge-roy-moore/ Exclusive — RNC Jumps Back into Alabama Race Behind Judge Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

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*Thomsen, Jacqueline; Beavers, Olivia (December 4, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/363239-rnc-reverses-will-support-moore-in-alabama RNC reinstates support for Moore after Trump endorsement]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 4, 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>Multiple references:

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*Thomsen, Jacqueline; Beavers, Olivia (December 4, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/363239-rnc-reverses-will-support-moore-in-alabama RNC reinstates support for Moore after Trump endorsement]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.</ref>), and the establishment Senate Leadership Fund<ref>Samuels, Brett (November 9, 2017). [https://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>Multiple references:

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*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.

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*Hagen, Lisa (November 10, 2017). "[https://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.

*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.

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*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. These GOP members did this due to their pre-existing dislike of Moore and his conservative and Christian positions,<ref name="Kasich"/><ref>Samuels, Brett (November 12, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360022-gop-rep-moore-disqualified-himself-from-senate-long-ago GOP rep: Moore disqualified himself from Senate long ago]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref> something seen in [[Liberal hypocrisy|the fact that they remained silent]] about the concurrent sexual misconduct allegations surrounding liberal Republican [[George H. W. Bush]],<ref>Moran, Sean (November 13, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/13/senate-republicans-condemn-roy-moore-yet-silent-george-h-w-bushs-sexual-assault-allegations/ Senate Republicans Condemn Roy Moore, Silent on George H.W. Bush Allegations]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> as well as the fact that they (including the media) either ignored or even defended (including the Republicans) Democrat Senator [[Bob Menendez]] from similar allegations for which he was facing criminal charges.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Starr, Penny (November 10, 2017). "[https://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. These GOP members did this due to their pre-existing dislike of Moore and his conservative and Christian positions,<ref name="Kasich"/><ref>Samuels, Brett (November 12, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360022-gop-rep-moore-disqualified-himself-from-senate-long-ago GOP rep: Moore disqualified himself from Senate long ago]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref> something seen in [[Liberal hypocrisy|the fact that they remained silent]] about the concurrent sexual misconduct allegations surrounding liberal Republican [[George H. W. Bush]],<ref>Moran, Sean (November 13, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/13/senate-republicans-condemn-roy-moore-yet-silent-george-h-w-bushs-sexual-assault-allegations/ Senate Republicans Condemn Roy Moore, Silent on George H.W. Bush Allegations]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> as well as the fact that they (including the media) either ignored or even defended (including the Republicans) Democrat Senator [[Bob Menendez]] from similar allegations for which he was facing criminal charges.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (November 10, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/11/10/study-networks-loud-on-roy-moore-allegations-quiet-on-bob-menendez-trial/ Study: Networks Loud on Roy Moore Allegations, Quiet on Bob Menendez Trial]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Shaw, Adam (November 10, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/11/10/study-networks-loud-on-roy-moore-allegations-quiet-on-bob-menendez-trial/ Study: Networks Loud on Roy Moore Allegations, Quiet on Bob Menendez Trial]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Harper, Jennifer (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/14/inside-the-beltway-roy-moore-gets-40-times-more-co/ Shocker! Roy Moore gets 40 times more coverage than Bob Menendez]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 15, 2017.

*Menge, Margaret (November 12, 2017). "[http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/lindsey-graham-calling-moore-step-aside-one-week-went-nj-testify-dem-bob-menendez/ Lindsey Graham Calls for Roy Moore to Step Aside but Defends Bob Menendez]." ''LifeZette''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Berry, Susan (November 14, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/cruz-media-ask-democrats-same-questions-menendez-asked-judge-moore/ Ted Cruz: Media Should ‘Ask Democrats the Very Same Questions About Sen. Menendez’ Being ‘Asked About Judge Moore’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> When Democrat Senator [[Al Franken]] was revealed and admitted (at the same time as the incidents surrounding Moore) to have said and done perverse sexual acts against others, the same people who condemned Moore, including Mitch McConnell, were significantly more lenient toward him.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Berry, Susan (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/cruz-media-ask-democrats-same-questions-menendez-asked-judge-moore/ Ted Cruz: Media Should ‘Ask Democrats the Very Same Questions About Sen. Menendez’ Being ‘Asked About Judge Moore’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> When Democrat Senator [[Al Franken]] was revealed and admitted (at the same time as the incidents surrounding Moore) to have said and done perverse sexual acts against others, the same people who condemned Moore, including Mitch McConnell, were significantly more lenient toward him.<ref>Multiple references:

*King, Robert (November 16, 2017). "[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/democratic-senators-call-for-ethics-probe-of-al-franken-not-resignation/article/2640918 Democratic senators call for ethics probe of Al Franken, not resignation]." ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

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*Moran, Sean (November 16, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/16/mitch-mcconnell-calls-for-ethics-review-of-franken-allegations-no-call-yet-for-his-removal/ Mitch McConnell Calls for Ethics Review of Franken Allegations, No Call Yet for His Removal]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

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*Moran, Sean (November 16, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/16/mitch-mcconnell-calls-for-ethics-review-of-franken-allegations-no-call-yet-for-his-removal/ Mitch McConnell Calls for Ethics Review of Franken Allegations, No Call Yet for His Removal]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*Lam, Katherine (November 16, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/16/al-franken-joked-about-raping-leslie-stahl-in-1995-new-york-magazine-article.html Al Franken joked about raping Lesley Stahl in 1995 New York Magazine article]." ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*Scarry, Eddie (November 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/major-newspapers-hold-fire-on-al-franken-in-contrast-to-roy-moore/article/2641022 Major newspapers hold fire on Al Franken, in contrast to Roy Moore]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (November 17, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/17/gop-leaders-who-threw-fellow-republican-moore-to-the-wolves-stay-silent-on-dem-franken/ GOP Leaders Who Threw Fellow Republican Moore to the Wolves Stay Silent on Dem Franken]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref>

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*Mason, Ian (November 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/17/gop-leaders-who-threw-fellow-republican-moore-to-the-wolves-stay-silent-on-dem-franken/ GOP Leaders Who Threw Fellow Republican Moore to the Wolves Stay Silent on Dem Franken]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref>

Moore strongly denied the allegations,<ref>Multiple references:

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*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.

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*Delk, Josh (November 10, 2017). "[https://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.

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*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.

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*Boyle, Matthew (November 10, 2017). "[https://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.

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*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> stated that McConnell should step down instead,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Boyle, Matthew (November 10, 2017). "[https://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> stated that McConnell should step down instead,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Anapol, Avery (November 13, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360119-moore-mcconnell-is-one-who-should-step-aside Moore: McConnell is one who should step aside]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

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*Anapol, Avery (November 13, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360119-moore-mcconnell-is-one-who-should-step-aside Moore: McConnell is one who should step aside]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

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*Moran, Sean (November 13, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/13/judge-roy-moore-urges-mitch-mcconnell-to-resign-he-has-failed-conservatives-and-must-be-replaced/ Judge Roy Moore Urges Mitch McConnell to Resign: ‘He Has Failed Conservatives and Must Be Replaced’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> and, like Trump before him, stayed strong and refused to step down.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Moran, Sean (November 13, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/13/judge-roy-moore-urges-mitch-mcconnell-to-resign-he-has-failed-conservatives-and-must-be-replaced/ Judge Roy Moore Urges Mitch McConnell to Resign: ‘He Has Failed Conservatives and Must Be Replaced’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> and, like Trump before him, stayed strong and refused to step down.<ref>Multiple references:

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*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.

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*Kamisar, Ben (November 9, 2017). "[https://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.

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*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> Moore's wife of 32 years became his strongest defender from the allegations,<ref>Smith, Sarah (November 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/17/as-roy-moore-battles-accusations-wife-kayla-emerges-as-top-defender.html As Roy Moore battles accusations, wife Kayla emerges as top defender]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref> and conservative Christians, with good reason, continued to support Moore.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Kew, Ben (November 9, 2017). "[https://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> Moore's wife of 32 years became his strongest defender from the allegations,<ref>Smith, Sarah (November 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/17/as-roy-moore-battles-accusations-wife-kayla-emerges-as-top-defender.html As Roy Moore battles accusations, wife Kayla emerges as top defender]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref> and conservative Christians, with good reason, continued to support Moore.<ref>Multiple references:

*Reeves, Jay (November 19, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/19/many-christian-conservatives-are-backing-alabamas-roy-moore.html Many Christian conservatives are backing Alabama's Roy Moore]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 19, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/boston-globe-evangelicals-still-backing-roy-moore/ Boston Globe: Why Evangelicals Are Still Backing Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. November 20, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref>

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*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/boston-globe-evangelicals-still-backing-roy-moore/ Boston Globe: Why Evangelicals Are Still Backing Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. November 20, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref>

In response to the several allegations against him, Moore released a list of twelve women who affirmed the high quality of his character even in the 1970s.<ref>Multiple references:

*Gattis, Paul (November 15, 2017). "[http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/11/roy_moore_announces_12_testimo.html Roy Moore announces 12 testimonials from women affirming his character]." ''AL.com''. Retrieved November 15, 2017.

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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>

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*Starr, Penny (November 18, 2017). [https://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>

===Republican Party Sabotage===

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The GOP establishment made an attempt to stop Moore's election when Lee Busby, who attended a fundraiser for Moore's left-wing Democrat challenger,<ref>Moran, Sean (November 27, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/27/never-trump-plant-in-alabama-write-in-against-conservative-roy-moore-attended-liberal-dem-doug-jones-fundraiser/ Never Trump Plant in Alabama: ‘Write In’ Against Conservative Roy Moore Attended Liberal Dem Doug Jones Fundraiser]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> began a write-in campaign two weeks before the election.<ref>Moran, Sean (November 27, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/27/mcmuffin-2-0-former-marine-colonel-lee-busby-launches-last-minute-write-campaign-roy-moore-doug-jones/ McMuffin 2.0: Former Marine Colonel Lee Busby Launches Last-Minute Establishment Write-In Campaign Against Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> Additionally, they purchased ads against Moore to further undermine his candidacy.<ref>[http://thegatewaypundit.com/2017/12/gope-spent-500000-defeat-roy-moore-campaigns-trashes-steve-bannon-loses/ GOPe Spent $500,000 to Defeat Roy Moore and Campaigned Against Him — Then Trashes Steve Bannon When He Loses!]</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/12/08/anti-trump-conservatives-place-500000-ad-buy-against-roy-moore/?utm_term=.59d124e0d095 Anti-Trump conservatives place $500,000 ad buy against Roy Moore]</ref>

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The GOP establishment made an attempt to stop Moore's election when Lee Busby, who attended a fundraiser for Moore's left-wing Democrat challenger,<ref>Moran, Sean (November 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/27/never-trump-plant-in-alabama-write-in-against-conservative-roy-moore-attended-liberal-dem-doug-jones-fundraiser/ Never Trump Plant in Alabama: ‘Write In’ Against Conservative Roy Moore Attended Liberal Dem Doug Jones Fundraiser]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> began a write-in campaign two weeks before the election.<ref>Moran, Sean (November 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/27/mcmuffin-2-0-former-marine-colonel-lee-busby-launches-last-minute-write-campaign-roy-moore-doug-jones/ McMuffin 2.0: Former Marine Colonel Lee Busby Launches Last-Minute Establishment Write-In Campaign Against Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> Additionally, they purchased ads against Moore to further undermine his candidacy.<ref>[http://thegatewaypundit.com/2017/12/gope-spent-500000-defeat-roy-moore-campaigns-trashes-steve-bannon-loses/ GOPe Spent $500,000 to Defeat Roy Moore and Campaigned Against Him — Then Trashes Steve Bannon When He Loses!]</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/12/08/anti-trump-conservatives-place-500000-ad-buy-against-roy-moore/?utm_term=.59d124e0d095 Anti-Trump conservatives place $500,000 ad buy against Roy Moore]</ref>

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Despite the treatment from the media and the GOP, Moore enjoyed continued support from the conservative base who is increasingly frustrated with the broken promises of the party and the dishonest attacks disguised as news. Conservative Republicans, including [[Steve Bannon]],<ref>Hayward, John (November 13, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/11/13/bannon-republican-establishment-media-launched-weaponized-hit-judge-moore/ Bannon: Republican Establishment and Media Launched a ‘Weaponized Hit on Judge Moore’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> [[Rush Limbaugh]],<ref>Multiple references:

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Despite the treatment from the media and the GOP, Moore enjoyed continued support from the conservative base who is increasingly frustrated with the broken promises of the party and the dishonest attacks disguised as news. Conservative Republicans, including [[Steve Bannon]],<ref>Hayward, John (November 13, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/11/13/bannon-republican-establishment-media-launched-weaponized-hit-judge-moore/ Bannon: Republican Establishment and Media Launched a ‘Weaponized Hit on Judge Moore’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> [[Rush Limbaugh]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*Carter, Brandon (November 14, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/media/360346-limbaugh-moore-was-a-democrat-at-time-of-sexual-misconduct-allegations Limbaugh: Moore was a Democrat at time of sexual misconduct allegations]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Carter, Brandon (November 14, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/media/360346-limbaugh-moore-was-a-democrat-at-time-of-sexual-misconduct-allegations Limbaugh: Moore was a Democrat at time of sexual misconduct allegations]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Poor, Jeff (November 14, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/14/limbaugh-search-destroy-mission-roy-moore-really-mitch-mcconnell-sending-steve-bannon-message/ Limbaugh: ‘Search-and-Destroy Mission’ Against Roy Moore Is Really About Mitch McConnell Sending Steve Bannon a Message]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> and [[Mo Brooks]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*Poor, Jeff (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/14/limbaugh-search-destroy-mission-roy-moore-really-mitch-mcconnell-sending-steve-bannon-message/ Limbaugh: ‘Search-and-Destroy Mission’ Against Roy Moore Is Really About Mitch McConnell Sending Steve Bannon a Message]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> and [[Mo Brooks]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*Savransky, Rebecca (November 14, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/360237-gop-lawmaker-backing-moore-conservative-agenda-is-vastly-more-important GOP lawmaker backing Moore: Conservative agenda 'more important than contested sexual allegations’]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Savransky, Rebecca (November 14, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/360237-gop-lawmaker-backing-moore-conservative-agenda-is-vastly-more-important GOP lawmaker backing Moore: Conservative agenda 'more important than contested sexual allegations’]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Starr, Penny (November 15, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/15/rep-mo-brooks-i-will-vote-for-roy-moore-because-democrats-will-do-great-damage-to-our-country/ Rep. Mo Brooks: ‘I Will Vote for Roy Moore’ Because ‘Democrats Will Do Great Damage to Our Country’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref> continued to stand by Moore due to the suspiciousness of the allegations and attacks, in addition to Moore's consistently conservative positions versus his opponent's left-wing stances. Commentators such as Thomas Wictor, who disagrees with Moore on most political positions, investigated the accusations made against him and found that Moore was innocent of them.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Starr, Penny (November 15, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/15/rep-mo-brooks-i-will-vote-for-roy-moore-because-democrats-will-do-great-damage-to-our-country/ Rep. Mo Brooks: ‘I Will Vote for Roy Moore’ Because ‘Democrats Will Do Great Damage to Our Country’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref> continued to stand by Moore due to the suspiciousness of the allegations and attacks, in addition to Moore's consistently conservative positions versus his opponent's left-wing stances. Commentators such as Thomas Wictor, who disagrees with Moore on most political positions, investigated the accusations made against him and found that Moore was innocent of them.<ref>Multiple references:

*"[https://twitter.com/ThomasWictor/status/930295318691831808 Thomas Wictor on Twitter]." ''Twitter''. November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Wictor, Thomas (November 13, 2017). "[https://tttthreads.com/thread/930229004765822976 Thread Reader is happy to present an unrolled Twitter story with 56 tweets]." ''tttthreads.com''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref>

The Alabama GOP continued to stand with Moore,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shelbourne, Mallory (November 16, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/360779-alabama-gop-stands-behind-moore-alabamians-will-be-the-ultimate-jury Alabama GOP stands behind Moore: 'Alabamians will be the ultimate jury']." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

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*Shelbourne, Mallory (November 16, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/360779-alabama-gop-stands-behind-moore-alabamians-will-be-the-ultimate-jury Alabama GOP stands behind Moore: 'Alabamians will be the ultimate jury']." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

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*Poor, Jeff (November 16, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/16/alabama-gop-roy-moore-alabamians-will-ultimate-jury-election-not-media-afar/ Alabama GOP on Roy Moore: ‘Alabamians Will Be the Ultimate Jury in This Election — Not the Media or Those From Afar’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

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*Poor, Jeff (November 16, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/16/alabama-gop-roy-moore-alabamians-will-ultimate-jury-election-not-media-afar/ Alabama GOP on Roy Moore: ‘Alabamians Will Be the Ultimate Jury in This Election — Not the Media or Those From Afar’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*McLaughlin, Seth (November 16, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/16/roy-moore-receives-formal-backing-alabama-gops/ Embattled Moore receives backing of Alabama GOP Steering Committee]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

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*Bolton, Alexander (November 16, 2017). "[~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/360813-alabama-gop-rebuffs-calls-to-abandon-roy-moore Alabama GOP rebuffs pressure to abandon Roy Moore]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref> and Republican Alabama governor [[Kay Ivey]] refused to bow to establishment pressure to move the Senate date in their attempt to end Moore's candidacy.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Bolton, Alexander (November 16, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/360813-alabama-gop-rebuffs-calls-to-abandon-roy-moore Alabama GOP rebuffs pressure to abandon Roy Moore]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref> and Republican Alabama governor [[Kay Ivey]] refused to bow to establishment pressure to move the Senate date in their attempt to end Moore's candidacy.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Poor, Jeff (November 16, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/16/alabama-governor-no-change-election-date/ Alabama Governor: No Change of Election Date]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

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*Poor, Jeff (November 16, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/16/alabama-governor-no-change-election-date/ Alabama Governor: No Change of Election Date]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

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*Bradner, Eric (November 16, 2017). "[~~http~~://www.cnn.com/2017/11/16/politics/roy-moore-kay-ivey-election-date/ Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey isn't changing Senate election date]." ''CNN''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref> U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] also eventually gave support for Moore, noting the left-wing positions of his opponent,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Bradner, Eric (November 16, 2017). "[https://www.cnn.com/2017/11/16/politics/roy-moore-kay-ivey-election-date/ Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey isn't changing Senate election date]." ''CNN''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref> U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] also eventually gave support for Moore, noting the left-wing positions of his opponent,<ref>Multiple references:

*Chamberlain, Samuel (November 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/21/trump-plays-down-roy-moore-allegations-blasts-liberal-rival-in-alabama-race.html Trump plays down Roy Moore allegations, blasts 'liberal' rival in Alabama race]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.

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*Hanchett, Ian (November 21, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/21/trump-dont-need-liberal-person-like-doug-jones-alabama-moore-denies-allegations/ Trump: ‘We Don’t Need a Liberal Person’ Like Doug Jones in Alabama – Moore Denies the Allegations]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.

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*Hanchett, Ian (November 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/21/trump-dont-need-liberal-person-like-doug-jones-alabama-moore-denies-allegations/ Trump: ‘We Don’t Need a Liberal Person’ Like Doug Jones in Alabama – Moore Denies the Allegations]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-electing-democrat-as-alabama-senator-would-be-bad/ Trump: Electing Democrat as Alabama senator would be ‘BAD!’]. ''Breitbart News''. November 26, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.

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*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-electing-democrat-as-alabama-senator-would-be-bad/ Trump: Electing Democrat as Alabama senator would be ‘BAD!’]. ''Breitbart News''. November 26, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.

*Weber, Joseph (November 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/26/trump-calls-jones-weak-but-mum-on-moore-in-alabama-senate-race.html Trump calls Jones 'weak,' but mum on Moore in Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 26, 2017.</ref> and he later endorsed Moore outright.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Spiering, Charlie (December 4, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/04/donald-trump-need-republican-roy-moore-win-alabama/ Donald Trump: ‘We Need Republican Roy Moore to Win in Alabama’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

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*Spiering, Charlie (December 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/04/donald-trump-need-republican-roy-moore-win-alabama/ Donald Trump: ‘We Need Republican Roy Moore to Win in Alabama’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Bredemeier, Ken (December 4, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-alabama-roy-moore-endorsement/4148369.html Trump Endorses Republican Roy Moore in Alabama US Senate Contest]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (December 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/4/donald-trump-backs-roy-moore-alabama-senate-race-s/ Trump endorses Moore in Alabama Senate race, ‘Go get ‘em Roy’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (December 4, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/04/trump-endorses-roy-moore-in-phone-call-need-his-vote.html Trump endorses Roy Moore in phone call: 'We need his vote']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

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*Spiering, Charlie (December 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/trump-urges-alabama-vote-roy-moore-not-puppet-jones/ Donald Trump Urges Alabama to Vote for Roy Moore, Not ‘Puppet Jones’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

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*Spiering, Charlie (December 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/trump-urges-alabama-vote-roy-moore-not-puppet-jones/ Donald Trump Urges Alabama to Vote for Roy Moore, Not ‘Puppet Jones’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

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*Poor, Jeff (December 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/trump-get-vote-roy-moore/ Trump: Get Out and Vote for Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.</ref>

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*Poor, Jeff (December 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/trump-get-vote-roy-moore/ Trump: Get Out and Vote for Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.</ref>

===Results===

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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>

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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). [https://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). [https://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>

===Controversy over Senate election===

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As a result of the voter fraud allegations, Moore 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.

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*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 name="BohonTNA"/><ref>Multiple references:

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*Moran, Sean (December 28, 2017). [https://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). [https://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 name="BohonTNA"/><ref>Multiple references:

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*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.

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*Kamisar, Ben (December 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/366697-alabama-certifies-jones-senate-victory Alabama certifies Jones Senate victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.

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*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> 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']. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref>

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*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> Moore refused to concede the election<ref>Anapol, Avery (December 28, 2017). [https://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']. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref>

In March 2018, Moore pleaded for donations from supporters to help him defend the defamation lawsuit filed against him 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 financial 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 [[gender confusion|gender-confused]] 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=March 3, 2018|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref> In April 2018, Moore countersued Corfman for defamation,<ref>Byas, Steve (April 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/28767-judge-roy-moore-counter-sues-leigh-corfman-for-defamation Judge Roy Moore Counter-Sues Leigh Corfman for Defamation]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref> and later that month, he sued his accusers for political conspiracy.<ref>Darrah, Nicole (April 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/30/roy-moore-ex-senate-candidate-files-lawsuit-claiming-political-conspiracy-against-him.html Roy Moore, ex-Senate candidate, files lawsuit claiming political conspiracy against him]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 30, 2018.</ref>

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In July 2018, Moore and his wife, the former Kayla Waddell (born October 13, 1961), filed suit in Etowah County Court against several individuals or [[political action committee]]s regarding "misleading" and "defamatory" commercials used against him in the Senate race. The suit maintains that television, radio, digital, and mail advertising contributed to Moore’s defeat. The suit alleges that a string of television commercials falsely declared that Moore had been banned from the Gadsden Mall in the 1970s: "These advertisements included false content, which a reasonably prudent person knew or should have known to be false, and the advertisements were so published with a reckless disregard as to their falsity."<ref name=mooresuit>{{cite web|url=~~http~~://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/399368-roy-moore-sues-over-campaign-ads-against-him|title=Roy Moore sues over campaign ads against him|author=Morgan Gstalter|date=July 28, 2018|publisher=Thehill.com|accessdate=July 29, 2018}}</ref>

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In July 2018, Moore and his wife, the former Kayla Waddell (born October 13, 1961), filed suit in Etowah County Court against several individuals or [[political action committee]]s regarding "misleading" and "defamatory" commercials used against him in the Senate race. The suit maintains that television, radio, digital, and mail advertising contributed to Moore’s defeat. The suit alleges that a string of television commercials falsely declared that Moore had been banned from the Gadsden Mall in the 1970s: "These advertisements included false content, which a reasonably prudent person knew or should have known to be false, and the advertisements were so published with a reckless disregard as to their falsity."<ref name=mooresuit>{{cite web|url=https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/399368-roy-moore-sues-over-campaign-ads-against-him|title=Roy Moore sues over campaign ads against him|author=Morgan Gstalter|date=July 28, 2018|publisher=Thehill.com|accessdate=July 29, 2018}}</ref>

Moore's attorney, Melissa Lea Isaak (born May 31, 1976), said during a press conference on July 25 that her client’s reputation was “smeared beyond belief.

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