GOP moved to back Moore, despite allegations
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December 7, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders in Washington are coming to grips with the possibility — perhaps even probability — that Alabama's Roy Moore will win his special election next Tuesday and join them in the capital.
Looking past allegations of sexual misconduct with Alabama teenagers, President Donald Trump formally endorsed Moore, and the Republican National Committee quickly followed suit, transferring $170,000 to the Alabama Republican Party to bolster Moore's candidacy.
"I think he's going to do very well. We don't want to have a liberal Democrat in Alabama, believe me," Trump said Tues...
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