RNC returns to Roy Moore campaign, despite sexual misconduct claims

Following Trump's endorsement. No Images? Click here   By Lauren Weber     Tuesday, December 5 RNC RETURNS TO ROY MOORE CAMPAIGN, DESPITE SEXUAL MISCONDUCT CLAIMS The RNC plans to reinstate its financial support of the Alabama candidate for Senate following Trump's ringing endorsement. This decision came as one of his alleged victims produced a graduation card written by Moore. And an ex-RNC chair is finding it hard to believe that the RNC is unable to find a "backbone" on this issue.[HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] THE AFTERMATH OF A NIGHTMARE NFL GAME Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier left the game in an ambulance after a hit that left him unable to move his legs. [HuffPost] JOHN CONYERS REPORTEDLY RETIRING FROM CONGRESS AMID SEXUAL MISCONDUCT CLAIMS The current longest-serving member of the House of Representatives will not seek re-election. 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