Roy Moore announced his candidacy for the Senate next year, challenging Democrat Doug Jones who replaced Jeff Sessions in 2017:
CNN – Former Judge Roy Moore announced Thursday he’ll run for the US Senate seat in Alabama again following his failed bid in 2017 after three women alleged he sexually abused them when they were teenagers decades ago.
In his announcement, Moore wondered why “there’s such a fear” over his candidacy, asking if it’s because of his conservative positions and religious views.
“I think there was so much opposition because they don’t want the truth in Washington,” said Moore of his last race. “I think they want to continue the status quo.”
Senate Republicans feel that a Moore nomination could lead to Jones keeping his seat.
As far as McConnell is concerned, he’s going to oppose his nomination:
McConnell himself could not have been clearer in his on Thursday.
“We’ll be opposing Roy Moore vigorously,” he told reporters.
Donald Trump Jr. is not a fan either…
This can’t be real… can it? Based on the allegations I’d stay away from that but hey I’m new to this. https://t.co/IH4jJUmdHR
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) June 20, 2019
Honestly, I’m not a huge fan and I’m sure there’ll be other Republicans to pull for. But even if he wins the nomination, he’d be a far cry better than Doug Jones.