Moore allegedly propositions teenage girls
by Connor O’Brien
Roy Moore, the Republican nominee for a United States Senate seat in Alabama, has been recently accused by four different women that he had pursued sexual or romantic relationships with them when they were teenagers and he was in his 30s.
This information was released in an article by The Washington Post on Thursday, Nov. 9 when Leigh Corfman claimed that nearly 40 years ago when Moore, who was 32 years old at that time, pursued her sexually on multiple occasions when she was 14 years old.
Three other women came forward in recent weeks, alledging that Moore pursued them romantically and/or sexually at the ages of 16, 17 and 18.
Moore, now 70, released a statement in response to the article, saying, “These allegations are completely false and are a desperate political attack by the National Democrat Party and The Washignton Post on this campaign.”
He continued to say, “People have waited until four weeks prior to the general election to bring their complaints. That’s not a coincidence — it is an intentional act to stop a campaign.”
Moore has been popular in Alabama in the past amongst Evangelical voters and even described as a “hero” to them. But these allegations are leading voters to question whether or not to support Moore moving forward.
Not only is his support from voters in jeopardy, but these allegations put Moore’s Senate candidacy in limbo as many Republicans in recent weeks have claimed that they will distance themselves from Moore or believe that he should step down if the allegations are true.
According to The New York Times, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secratary, said in a statement that voters should not let an allegation ruin Moore’s candidacy and by extention, his life.
Sanders continued to say, “However, the president also believes that if these allegations are true, Judge Moore will do the right thing and step aside.”
Vice President Mike Pence’s office also issued a statement, saying, “The Vice President found the allegations in the story disturbing and believes, if true, this would disqualify anyone from serving in office.”
However, some Republicans are still in favor of Moore despite these allegations. John Skipper, a former chair of the Mobile County Republican Party, described the allegations as “total contrived media garbage” and “shenangians,” claiming that he will still support Moore as he runs for Senate.
According to The New York Times, Jim Zeigler, Alabama state auditor, said, “There is nothing to see here. Single man, early 30s, never been married, dating teenage girls. Never been married and he liked younger girls. According to The Washington Post account, he never had sexual intercourse with any of them.”
Regardless of these mixed views, on the allegations, Alabama’s secretary of state, John Merrill, said it’s too late to substitute a candidate. “Judge Moore will be the candidate on the ballot with this election cycle remaining on the schedule it’s currently on.” The election will take place on Dec. 12
Editor’s Note: Informaiton from The New York Times and NPR was used in this report.
