The Republicans were divided in their attitude toward Senate candidate Roy Moore

The Republicans were divided in their attitude toward Senate candidate Roy Moore

Across the country, many Republicans spoke against the candidacy in the Senate of Alabama Roy Moore in connection with allegations that at age 30 he had sexual contact with 14-year-olds. Four girls said the Washington Post that they had with Moore was in a relationship when they were underage. One of the victims said that at the age of 14, she was subjected to harassment by Moore. The other three women did not have sexual contact with a candidate, not counting kissing.

Moore denies the allegations and argues that they are «completely false» and is «desperate political attack.» Party in his native state, rose to his defense.

Auditor of Alabama Jim Zeigler supports Roy Moore and refers to the fact that «even the Washington Post report said that he never had intercourse with these girls, and he never forced anyone to enter into a relationship». The main item of protection for Ziegler – emphasis on the fact that the accused had sex with the girls. He also adds that the younger Moore’s wife, and the couple started Dating shortly after the incident. «There is nothing immoral or illegal,» says a Republican.

Defending Roy Moore Jim Ziegler gave the example of the Biblical story: «Take Joseph and Mary. Mary was a teenager and Joseph was a grown man-a carpenter. They became the parents of Jesus» − said the Republican on Thursday.

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