If you haven’t heard, Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. Moore was in his 30s at the time of the alleged incidents. This first accuser is one of five women to come forward. They allege that Moore pursued relationships with them when they were under 18.
Moore’s Allegations Cause Panic in GOP Leadership
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called on Moore to exit the race, and that he believes the accusers. The Washington Post first broke the story, which sent Capitol Hill into a panic. McConnell has drawn a tough line with Moore.
House Speak Paul Ryan has also called for Moore to exit the Senate race. Ryan said the allegations “are credible,” and that Moore should “step aside.”
Many GOP leaders are scrambling and want Moore off the ballot in Alabama. This might not be possible, as some absentee ballots have already been mailed. Besides any legal constraints that may arise, Moore doesn’t owe anything to Washington. Furthermore, President Trump actually backed his opponent in the Republican primary.
