# Can the Democrats win the Alabama senate special election in December?

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Created:** [August 13, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-democrats-win-the-alabama-senate-special-election-in-december/793504 "2017-08-13T00:49:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 9, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-democrats-win-the-alabama-senate-special-election-in-december/793504/247 "2017-11-09T20:17:23Z")

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> [@Procrustus](#):
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> wow. I thought no one would stick their neck out to defend such an obnoxious person against some horrendous allegations. I’m impressed.

I’m not surprised that people on this forum are quick to jump on allegations and ignore due process if it suits their political goals. I think Moore has problematic positions on certain issues but that’s irrelevant with regards to convicting a person of a crime without a trial.

It’s also interesting that this story hasn’t come out before.

> [@Snarky\_Kong](#):
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> You know quite well the difference between this and a trial.

The difference is one is the proper way to handle allegations of crime.

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