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Roy Moore Fundraising for “Election Integrity Fund”

Republican Roy Moore is telling supporters “the battle is not over” in Alabama’s Senate race as he asks for campaign donations and any reports of voting irregularities. Moore in a Friday fundraising email asked supporters to contribute to his “election integrity fund” and tell them of any problems at the polls. Unofficial returns show that Moore lost the Senate race…

Roy Moore Releases Statement about Senate Loss; Still No Concession

Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore released a statement Wednesday night about Tuesday’s special election: Tomorrow, my wife and I will celebrate our 3​2​nd wedding anniversary. I want to thank her and all my family​,​ for standing with me through this long and arduous campaign. And of course, I want to thank all of you who have stood with me in…

What’s Next for Roy Moore?

Roy Moore has now lost more statewide races than he’s won in Alabama, including a Senate contest that seemed within reach. So will the Republican former judge now abandon politics? Probably not. Instead, he’s discussing a possible recount and depicting himself as a victim of false child molestation allegations. Assuming the results of the special election stand, Moore could run…

Uncomfortable Choice for Alabama GOP Voters in Senate Race

For Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore, the path to victory in the Alabama Senate race could run through the middle. To win against Moore, Jones must peel away some GOP support in the deeply red state. His campaign has run commercials of Republicans discussing their decision to vote for Jones. Meanwhile, Moore is counting on reliable GOP voters…

Moore Campaign Provides Witnesses to Refute Accuser

The Roy Moore campaign has provided a news release with statements from people who refute the details of one of Moore’s accusers.  Beverly Nelson along with celebrity attorney Gloria Allred held a press conference where she claimed she met Moore when she was a waitress at the Olde Hickory House in Gadsden in 1977. The following is a the Moore campaign…

Roy Moore’s Wife Defends Husband

The wife of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore says her husband will not step down in the face of sexual assault allegations. Kayla Moore spoke out in defense of her husband on Friday. She says they have been married for over 32 years and the Army veteran has always been an officer and a gentleman. She says he will not…

Senate Candidate Roy Moore Speaks Out During Campaign Appearance

Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore says there is a “spiritual battle” going on in American politics as he faces mounting pressure from national Republicans to drop out of the race. Speaking Tuesday night at a Baptist church revival in southwest Alabama, Moore made only passing reference to the sexual misconduct allegations enveloping his Senate bid. As he has done at…

U.S. Senate Candidates Continue Campaign

We’re just over a month away from deciding who will the Alabama Senate seat once held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Doug Jones or Roy Moore. Both senate hopefuls made a stop in the Capitol City Wednesday. Democratic candidate Doug Jones spoke to local clergymen in Montgomery Wednesday morning, outlining what he says voters care about most. “Particularly healthcare and…

Roy Moore and Luther Strange Debate The Issues

Moore and Strange supporters filled the RSA Activity Center in downtown Montgomery Thursday  night, as Senator Luther Strange and his opponent, former Chief Justice Roy Moore debated the issues face to face. The face-off was the  only debate before the run-off to fill  Alabama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. Luther Strange opened the debate driving home his endorsement from President Donald Trump. “Who…

Paul Ryan says House Willing to Negotiate with Senate

Speaker Paul Ryan says the House is willing to negotiate a final health care bill with the Senate. Ryan’s announcement Thursday evening is meant to ease doubts among Senate Republicans about voting for a minimal repeal bill. It’s not clear if Ryan’s announcement will clear the way for Senate passage. The so-called “skinny repeal” is a last resort for Senate…