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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: | | 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: |
| | *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. | | *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> | + | *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> LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to the left-wing organization American Engagement Technologies, which spread falsehoods on Twitter and Facebook about an alleged connection between Moore and the Russian government.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | + | *Mikelionis, Lukas (December 27, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/liberal-billionaire-apologizes-for-funding-false-flag-effort-to-link-kremlin-to-republican-in-alabama-senate-race Liberal billionaire apologizes for funding 'false flag' effort to link Kremlin to Republican in Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018. |
| | + | *Nash, Charlie (December 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/12/27/linkedin-billionaire-reid-hoffman-apologizes-for-funding-election-disinformation-campaign/ LinkedIn Billionaire Reid Hoffman Apologizes for Funding Election Disinformation Campaign]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2018. |
| | + | *Lim, Naomi (December 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/linkedin-co-founder-apologizes-for-funding-group-linked-to-disinformation-efforts-in-alabama-special-election LinkedIn co-founder apologizes for funding group linked to disinformation efforts in Alabama special election]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.</ref> |
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| | Many people across the political spectrum jumped to conclusions almost immediately after the politicized<ref>Byas, Steve (November 27, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27463-latest-accusations-against-moore-illustrate-dangers-of-mixing-politics-and-allegations Latest Accusations Against Moore Illustrate Dangers of Mixing Politics And Allegations]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> allegations were revealed. [[Establishment]] Republicans tried to force Moore to step down simply upon hearing of the allegations.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (November 9, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/9/gop-to-moore-step-down-allegations-teen-sex-true/ Washington GOP tries to oust Republican nominee Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> [[RINO]]s, including [[Mitch McConnell]],<ref>Multiple references: | | Many people across the political spectrum jumped to conclusions almost immediately after the politicized<ref>Byas, Steve (November 27, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27463-latest-accusations-against-moore-illustrate-dangers-of-mixing-politics-and-allegations Latest Accusations Against Moore Illustrate Dangers of Mixing Politics And Allegations]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> allegations were revealed. [[Establishment]] Republicans tried to force Moore to step down simply upon hearing of the allegations.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (November 9, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/9/gop-to-moore-step-down-allegations-teen-sex-true/ Washington GOP tries to oust Republican nominee Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.</ref> [[RINO]]s, including [[Mitch McConnell]],<ref>Multiple references: |