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47. Statement from McCain: Step down immediately

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Thu Nov 9, 2017, 03:12 PM

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***Breaking: McConnell to Alabama (R) US Senate Candidate Moore, you must step aside!*** [View all] NewsCenter28 Nov 2017 OP

I don't think he will. N/t Horse with no Name Nov 2017 #1

I hope he doesnt NewsCenter28 Nov 2017 #4

That's what we said about Trump after the pussy grab comment. Look what happened. nt USALiberal Nov 2017 #86

He wouldn't be saying that if the race weren't tied. crazylikafox Nov 2017 #2

Thread winner. n/t Horse with no Name Nov 2017 #7

Yep. nt SunSeeker Nov 2017 #49

You got it. n/t trotsky Nov 2017 #75

The KGOP can't replace him, but ... its better to lose to nobody and keep control of senate uponit7771 Nov 2017 #84

Well, Moore hasn't denied the allegations, soooo.... WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2017 #3

yeah he has - it's "Fake News!!!" is his denial lame54 Nov 2017 #8

Weak. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2017 #12

His denial as posted on Politico: Kleveland Nov 2017 #50

Well, at least McConnell said it. Girard442 Nov 2017 #5

Does he really? Lotusflower70 Nov 2017 #9

Never shall we give this pond scum credit... Ever. FarPoint Nov 2017 #15

"Deserves some credit"? For coming out against raping a child? Yavin4 Nov 2017 #18

McConnell isn't speaking out ... Whiskeytide Nov 2017 #34

McConnell gets NO credit leftieNanner Nov 2017 #51

Do you think McConnell would have said it if Moore wasn't tied in the polls in a red state? SunSeeker Nov 2017 #53

Exactly padah513 Nov 2017 #62

That won't make one bit of difference to the deplorables BainsBane Nov 2017 #6

Completely Agree ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #61

He doesn't take orders from McConnell underpants Nov 2017 #10

Four more women are saying this as well Happyhippychick Nov 2017 #11

Moore could now be Todd Aiken part deux-n/t NewsCenter28 Nov 2017 #16

Wow - He's a Compleate republican Achilleaze Nov 2017 #28

Not to get personal... but.. dawg day Nov 2017 #78

Damn, ninth time ?! uponit7771 Nov 2017 #85

what makes yertle the turtle think that scumbag moore will listen to him, ever? niyad Nov 2017 #13

Someone on Twitter RandySF Nov 2017 #14

When IS the election? underpants Nov 2017 #21

Dec 15 RandySF Nov 2017 #24

Sorry I should have looked it up. Ballotpedia says it's the 12th underpants Nov 2017 #26

Awesome NewsCenter28 Nov 2017 #23

Oh well. Dont run child molesters as candidates and its not a problem Roland99 Nov 2017 #52

He and other Republicans didn't seem to care when it came to Trump. Garrett78 Nov 2017 #17

Openly suggesting he'd like to get closer to his daughter... erronis Nov 2017 #48

Moore will never back down from anything jberryhill Nov 2017 #19

doesn't bother trump either mdbl Nov 2017 #35

They can party together now sarah FAILIN Nov 2017 #58

I think #meToo is not done with GOP politicians yet lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #20

So let's just say that 90% of 'uglicans are scum, preverts, and abusers erronis Nov 2017 #59

Sure, RePutins love perverts. But Dems HATE them. lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #63

He might handle it the same way Trump did with Access Hollywood bearsfootball516 Nov 2017 #22

But but but Achilleaze Nov 2017 #25

Hey McConnell, look at who your president is! Initech Nov 2017 #27

All these Republicans saying if its true, he must step aside is no better than justiceischeap Nov 2017 #29

Moore will claim Jebus saved him and now he's repented and will sin no more. nt procon Nov 2017 #30

He has to admit guilt before he can do that, though Pope George Ringo II Nov 2017 #32

He's a pigheaded fuck just like Trump. He'll never step aside. Atman Nov 2017 #31

CNN in rolling breaking coverage on this NewsCenter28 Nov 2017 #33

can't be taken off ballot aeromanKC Nov 2017 #36

Just Saw This On CNN SeattlePop Nov 2017 #37

Had he just said: "In 4 years I'm going to be dating you." He could run for president. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2017 #38

Most Republicans Would Vote For A Child Molester If They Have An -R After Their Name SeattlePop Nov 2017 #39

This plays into his hands Stuckinthebush Nov 2017 #40

Yep I can see Pat Robertson and Jim Bakker rushing to his defense Va Lefty Nov 2017 #42

Yep workinclasszero Nov 2017 #56

Not everybody in Alabama is an idiot. Kaleva Nov 2017 #68

I'm from Alabama. Live here now Stuckinthebush Nov 2017 #71

"IF these allegations are true" is the most important part of the statement Calista241 Nov 2017 #41

Hope he stays in. sprinkleeninow Nov 2017 #45

I think it would not be for 6 years NewJeffCT Nov 2017 #89

It's also their fear zentrum Nov 2017 #43

Yuge pick-up opportunity Dopers_Greed Nov 2017 #44

Hopefully they both run and split the vote :) Thrill Nov 2017 #46

That would be awesome! n/t wryter2000 Nov 2017 #81

Statement from McCain: Step down immediately brooklynite Nov 2017 #47

A true Trumpist pervert. kairos12 Nov 2017 #54

Televangelism will save them bucolic_frolic Nov 2017 #55

he said *IF* not 'must' Raine1967 Nov 2017 #57

He said "must" Kaleva Nov 2017 #67

Let the alabama voters reveal themselves to be either Ilsa Nov 2017 #60

He's grandstanding. Repubs don't care about things like that. Look at David Vitter in La..... Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #64

The Moore the merrier. C Moon Nov 2017 #65

Why Does DC Hem & Haw Bout Sexual Misconduct Ccarmona Nov 2017 #66

30 F-ing Sources? SeattlePop Nov 2017 #69

I'm sure God has forgiven him since he asked for forgiveness ... yesterday when he got found out world wide wally Nov 2017 #70

My rage at right-wing hypocrisy knows no bounds today. Saviolo Nov 2017 #72

So now Jesus is in favor of statutory rape? OldHippieChick Nov 2017 #79

Noooo! Roy, Don't listen to Mitch! Run! dawg day Nov 2017 #73

Run Roy Run. It is Gods plan. Freethinker65 Nov 2017 #74

That's odd Loyd Nov 2017 #76

I wonder if the Republicans put the woman up to this? Kablooie Nov 2017 #77

I didn't think I could be so overwhelmed with Schadenfreude wryter2000 Nov 2017 #80

"The Ten Commandments say nothing about raping teenagers" dalton99a Nov 2017 #82

My people are in rural Alabama. 14 is plenty old enough. Cicada Nov 2017 #83

McConnell deserves zero credit for decency. He knows Moore is not going Enoki33 Nov 2017 #87

Not so fast. McConnell says if the allegations are true, he must step aside. LisaL Nov 2017 #88

Key word: "if". Nitram Nov 2017 #90

hey, turtle, quit with the hypocrisy. the leader of your party is a self-admitted, BRAGGING, niyad Nov 2017 #91