The Politics Of Roy Moore

The politics of an Alabama Senate race are capturing national attention. GOP leaders are calling for candidate Roy Moore to drop out of the U.S. Senate race in Alabama. A fifth woman now accuses Moore of sexual misconduct. Moore says he’s not giving up. Our guest is a political scientist from the University of Alabama who puts the controversy into context. He explains what the race means for local and national politics.

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