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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 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> 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>

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>

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>

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>

Moore overcame Strange in the runoff election,<ref>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>

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

*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>

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>

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>