Roy Moore - a classic example of an American Southern States Conservative
Henry, R-Hartselle, who represents a portion of Cullman County, said he suspects the timing of the stories told by five women about Moore's alleged sexual advancements 40 years ago, as told to The Washington Post, are politically motivated as the Dec. 12 special election nears. Moore will face Democrat Doug Jones, a former U.S. attorney.
"The idea that accusations like this would stop his campaign is ludicrous. If this was a habit, like you've read with Bill Cosby and millions of dollars paid to settle cases and years of witnesses, that would be one thing," Henry said. "You cannot tell me there hasn't been an opportunity through the years to make these accusations with as many times as he's (Moore) run (for office) and been in the news.
Henry said he believes legal action should be considered against Moore's accusers, finding their story unbelievable.
Comment: What can one say about these charges against Roy Moore? Political? In the current climate they can't be otherwise. 40 years ago in Alabama it was not usual for a man of Moore's standing in the community to date 18 year old girls. Does that make him a sexual deviant? Only if you live in the progressive detached-from-reality utopia-land. Moore is an average member of the American political class, no worse, and likely a whole lot better than many others, including on the 'progressive' side of the fence.
As for counter-charges, Roy Moore's wife, Kayla Moore, says she and her husband plan to sue WaPo for defamation.