WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama Sen. Luther Strange says it’s “highly unlikely” he will launch a write-in candidacy to retain his Senate seat despite the scandal enveloping Republican nominee Roy Moore.
Strange lost to Moore in a September runoff for the GOP nod. But amid a firestorm of controversy involving allegations that Moore molested teenage girls decades ago, several Republicans have urged Strange to consider a write-in bid.
But Strange says it’s “going to really be up to the people of our state to sort this out.”
Strange adds, “Let the facts unfold. I think right now, a write-in candidacy is highly unlikely.”
A new accuser came forward Monday, alleging that Moore assaulted her when she was 16. Moore calls that new allegation part of a “witch hunt” against him.
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