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==2017 special Senate election==

==2017 special Senate election==

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>"[https://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>

In April 2017, Moore announced he would run for U.S. Senate in a special election to be held later that year.<ref>"[https://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>[https://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>"[https://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). "[https://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). "[https://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>

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 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>

===Left-wing/MSM attacks===

===Left-wing/MSM attacks===

{{See also|Politics of personal destruction}}

{{See also|Politics of personal destruction}}

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). "[https://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> 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:

*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:

*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:

*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:

*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.

*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.

*Pappas, Alex (November 10, 2017). "[https://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.

*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:

*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:

*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.

*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.

*King, Robert (November 16, 2017). "[https://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.

*King, Robert (November 16, 2017). "[https://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.

*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.

*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.

*Lam, Katherine (November 16, 2017). "[https://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). [https://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.

*Scarry, Eddie (November 17, 2017). [https://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.

*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>

*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>

*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:

*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:

*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.

*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.

*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:

*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). [https://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.

*Reeves, Jay (November 19, 2017). [https://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.

*[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>

*[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>

*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.

*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.

*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:

*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.

*Chamberlain, Samuel (November 21, 2017). [https://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.

*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.

*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.

*[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.

*[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:

*Weber, Joseph (November 26, 2017). [https://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:

*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.

*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.

*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.

*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.

*Singman, Brooke (December 4, 2017). [https://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.

*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.

*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.

*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>

*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>

*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:

*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:

*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.

*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.

*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). [https://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>

*Pappas, Alex (December 28, 2017). [https://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). [https://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>

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). [https://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>

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>  

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>  

==Other activities==

==Other activities==

Moore unsuccessfully ran for [[governor]] of Alabama in the Republican primary elections of 2006 and 2010, and he considered running for U.S President in the [[Presidential Election 2012|2012 election]].<ref name="Derby">Derby, Kevin (November 23, 2011). [http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/roy-moore-run-his-old-job-not-white-house Roy Moore to Run for His Old Job -- Not the White House]. ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> Moore served as the president of the Foundation for Moral Law from 2004<ref name="PVS">"[http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/57111/roy-moore#.V_MUwmwVBPY Roy Moore's Biography]." ''Project Vote Smart''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref><ref name="ALSU"/> until 2013, and since 2013, he has served as President Emeritus of the foundation.<ref>"[http://morallaw.org/about/ About the Foundation for Moral Law]." ''Foundation for Moral Law''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> Moore also has ties with the [[paleoconservative]] [[Constitution Party (United States)|Constitution Party]], and CP activists have attempted to recruit Moore to run for president under their party in 2004, 2008, and 2012.<ref name="Derby"/><ref>Derby, Kevin (August 15, 2011). "[http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/will-roy-moore-be-gops-ralph-nader-2012 Will Roy Moore Be the GOP's Ralph Nader in 2012?]." ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>

Moore unsuccessfully ran for [[governor]] of Alabama in the Republican primary elections of 2006 and 2010, and he considered running for U.S President in the [[Presidential Election 2012|2012 election]].<ref name="Derby">Derby, Kevin (November 23, 2011). [http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/roy-moore-run-his-old-job-not-white-house Roy Moore to Run for His Old Job -- Not the White House]. ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> Moore served as the president of the Foundation for Moral Law from 2004<ref name="PVS">"[https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/57111/roy-moore#.V_MUwmwVBPY Roy Moore's Biography]." ''Project Vote Smart''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref><ref name="ALSU"/> until 2013, and since 2013, he has served as President Emeritus of the foundation.<ref>"[http://morallaw.org/about/ About the Foundation for Moral Law]." ''Foundation for Moral Law''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> Moore also has ties with the [[paleoconservative]] [[Constitution Party (United States)|Constitution Party]], and CP activists have attempted to recruit Moore to run for president under their party in 2004, 2008, and 2012.<ref name="Derby"/><ref>Derby, Kevin (August 15, 2011). "[http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/will-roy-moore-be-gops-ralph-nader-2012 Will Roy Moore Be the GOP's Ralph Nader in 2012?]." ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>

==Personal life==

==Personal life==

Moore "worked as a cattle rancher in the [[Australia]]an outback"<ref>Jenny Jarvie (September 28, 2016). "[http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-roy-moore-ethics-20160928-snap-story.html First it was the Ten Commandments, then same-sex marriage. Alabama chief justice in hot water again]." ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> in the early 1980s.

Moore "worked as a cattle rancher in the [[Australia]]an outback"<ref>Jenny Jarvie (September 28, 2016). "[https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-roy-moore-ethics-20160928-snap-story.html First it was the Ten Commandments, then same-sex marriage. Alabama chief justice in hot water again]." ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> in the early 1980s.

Roy and Kayla Moore have four children.<ref name="PVS"/><ref name="ALSU"/>A strong Christian, Moore attends the First Baptist Church in Gallant, Alabama.<ref name="ALSU"/> Moore has written a book entitled ''So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny, and the Battle for Religious Freedom''.<ref>Roy S. Moore and John Perry (2005). ''So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny, and the Battle for Religious Freedom''. [[Nashville]], [[Tennessee]]: Broadman and Holman. ISBN 978-0-8054-3263-3.</ref>

Roy and Kayla Moore have four children.<ref name="PVS"/><ref name="ALSU"/>A strong Christian, Moore attends the First Baptist Church in Gallant, Alabama.<ref name="ALSU"/> Moore has written a book entitled ''So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny, and the Battle for Religious Freedom''.<ref>Roy S. Moore and John Perry (2005). ''So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny, and the Battle for Religious Freedom''. [[Nashville]], [[Tennessee]]: Broadman and Holman. ISBN 978-0-8054-3263-3.</ref>