But this growing criticism has yet to sweep over key Republicans in Alabama, many of whom are standing by the former judge or staying silent on the controversy.
The sharply contrasting reactions coming out of Washington and Alabama underscore the challenge Republican leaders face as they try to force Moore out of the race and enlist a candidate who can defeat his Democratic opponent, Doug Jones, so neither of the current candidates winds up joining the Senate. The division only appears to be hardening Moore’s resolve to push forward with his candidacy as he portrays his critics as the establishment figures he has made the villains of his campaign from the beginning.
“The good people of Alabama, not the Washington elite who wallow in the swamp, will decide this election! #DitchMitch,” Moore tweeted Tuesday, making a reference to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who on Tuesday again called on him to drop out of the race.
Republican officials in Alabama continued to express skepticism about the accusations made against Moore, saying that they are still waiting for the evidence to back up the allegations.
