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U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore tweeted on Wednesday, "We believe in God, the Constitution, the Sanctity of Life and the Sanctity of Marriage. We are everything the Washington Elite hate," Moore tweeted Wednesday afternoon. "They will do whatever it takes to stop us. We will not quit." (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Roy Moore vows: ‘We will not quit’

Al Weaver · November 15, 2017 7:21 pm

President Trump returned late Tuesday from his 12-day trip to Asia, but has remained mum on the Roy Moore situation since Friday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Republican senators want Trump to weigh in on Roy Moore

Al Weaver · November 15, 2017 6:51 pm

Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore faces a list of allegations regarding sexual misconduct with teenage girls. Moore has denied the allegations, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is making moves to block Moore's election, or at the very least unseat him if elected. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

McConnell doesn’t rule out expelling Roy Moore from the Senate

Al Weaver · November 14, 2017 9:34 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined at rear by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., tells reporters that he has spoken to President Donald Trump and other leaders about the Alabama Senate race and the allegations of sexual misconduct against GOP candidate Roy Moore, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. McConnell and other Republicans have called for Moore to step aside. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell publicly floats Jeff Sessions as write-in alternative to Roy Moore

Al Weaver · November 14, 2017 8:49 pm

"I have never been so ashamed of a foreign trip in my years. It's just inside-out," Schumer said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Chuck Schumer: Trump’s Asia trip a ‘colossal flop’

Al Weaver · November 14, 2017 4:25 pm

Democrat Doug Jones released a new TV ad featuring a number of Republican voters in the state saying that they can't vote for Roy Moore for a number of reasons. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Doug Jones touts Republican support against Roy Moore in new ad

Al Weaver · November 14, 2017 3:58 pm

Four of the five Senate members who had previously endorsed Moore's campaign had revoked their support by Monday night. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Mark Meadows, Jim Jordan on Roy Moore: It’s up to Alabama

Al Weaver · November 14, 2017 1:46 am

Five women have accused Moore of sexual improprieties dating back 40 years. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Jeff Flake: ‘No doubt’ I’d support a Democrat over Roy Moore

Al Weaver · November 13, 2017 11:23 pm

"I think the president's going to need as many friendly faces around here as he can in order to get things done," Cornyn said. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

John Cornyn revokes his Roy Moore endorsement

Al Weaver · November 13, 2017 9:41 pm

NRSC chairman said the Senate should vote to expel Roy Moore "if he refuses to withdraw and wins" the Alabama Senate race next month. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Cory Gardner: Senate should expel Roy Moore if he’s elected

Al Weaver · November 13, 2017 8:21 pm

"We have to save the country from this unfair tax scam." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Nancy Pelosi: GOP tax reform bill is a political ‘gift’ for Democrats

Al Weaver · November 13, 2017 8:09 pm

Brandon Howell is speechwriter for Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Brandon Howell: Finding David Perdue’s voice

Al Weaver · November 13, 2017 5:01 am