Roy Moore announces 12 testimonials from women affirming his character

The Roy Moore campaign late Wednesday afternoon released testimonials from 12 women, including Moore's sister-in-law and former receptionist, that speak to the quality of his character.

The statement from the campaign described the women "who are coming forward as character witnesses for Roy Moore."

What follows in the statement are brief testimonials from the women, each one paragraph long.

Many of the statements are from women in Moore's home county of Etowah in northeast Alabama. Gadsden is the largest city in the county and Moore and his wife, Kayla, live in the small town of Gallant in rural Etowah County.

"I have known Roy for over 30 years," said Kandi Kisor Smith, sister of Moore's wife. "I met him in 1984 when he met my sister in church and began dating her. He has always showed honor and dignity. I truly can't even begin to grasp that people would question his character. He has lived by what he preached since the day I met him."

" I was the receptionist for Roy Moore the first time he was Chief Justice and I am proud of our history," said Marianne Rhodes, who was Moore's receptionist from 2000-2003. "I saw everything that went on in that office and I've never worked for anybody who was more considerate, honest, or kind. We all enjoyed our tenure there. He was always up and above board. If any of these people who are slandering the good name of Roy Moore had ever worked with (him), they would know what a fine person he is. My history with Judge Moore was nothing but pleasurable and this is all upsetting to me."

"I have known Roy Moore for about forty years," she said. "Roy and I briefly dated when I was in my twenties. While I was around Roy, either just the two of us or with other people, he was always a true gentleman treating me with respect and courtesy. I can honestly say that I never have seen or heard any inappropriate remarks or behaviors while he was around me. I believe that Roy lives by his Christian beliefs and is a good man."

Another testimonial came from a woman who said she was 16 when she worked part-time in the same office with Moore. He has been accused of having romantic encounters by five women who said they were teenagers at the time. Two said the encounters included unwanted sexual advances.

Elain Conner Watson, a native of Gadsden, said that she would put her life in his hands if necessary.

"I feel it my duty to say that I have known Roy Moore since I was a kid," Watson said."I worked closely with Roy (adjoining offices) when I was 16 years old. I went to school half a day and worked at the bank half a day. NEVER did he in any way make me feel uncomfortable, flirt, or make advances towards me. He was always a kind and respectable man. We are still friends to this day and I would put my life in his hands if need be. There is no way that these statements these people are making are true. Someone is getting some hefty perks coming from the lies that are being told. I appreciate and respect everything that Roy has done for our state and citizens."

Jaime Moses, native of Gadsden: "I worked at Uncle Sam's BBQ (closed now) for 10 years while in my 20's and waited on Roy Moore and his family. Mr. Moore and his wife were nothing but friendly and respectful. The children were the same, which is a sign of great parenting. He knew many people dining there and spoke and shook hands with everyone. Not once did he make me feel uncomfortable. Working in the food industry can be hard sometimes and Mr. Moore's kindness to myself and staff did not go unnoticed."

Sharon Lamkin: ""My first remembrance of Roy Moore was grammar school. He was probably in Jr High school but all of us Gallant kids rode the same bus. He was always a gentle, kind boy and grew into an even more admirable man. He was my softball coach in my high school days and was always such a kind person, never a mean or hateful word to any of us. Only kindness and utmost respect! Have been friends with all of his family for many, many years. NEVER heard ANY mention of any such behavior in all these years. Have seen him at the local church several times with his knees bowed in prayer at the altar. Takes time to listen to people. Just a wonderful, Christian man in a small rural community. Devoted to family, friends and most of all God. Proud to know him and will continue to support him with our presence and prayers."

Amanda Pearce of Gadsden: "I have known Roy Moore and his family for over thirty years. I spent a great deal of time as a child with his nieces, who lived in close proximity to Mr. Moore's residence. There was never a time I felt uncomfortable or witnessed any inappropriate behavior by him . We have attended the same church for over twenty years and I have always had the utmost respect for the life he leads and the principles he stands for."

Doris Mason of Attalla, which is in Etowah County: "I have known Roy Moore for over 50 years. I first met him when I started dating his first cousin, Dennis Mason. Dennis and I married in 1965, eventually had 4 children (3 of whom are girls) and we frequently visited his childhood home prior to our marriage. Roy has been nothing short of a true gentleman toward me, my daughters, and anyone else I have witnessed his interaction with. He spent many evenings in our home around our dinner table. Roy has spent time with all of our children at length and he has always displayed integrity, honesty and impeccable character. It is my belief that the accusations against Roy are completely false! Do I believe that Roy is perfect? Certainly not. No human is. What I do know is that he is a man that I trust and offer my utmost respect to because he has never been anything but respectful towards me and my family!"

Brenda Parrish of Gallant: "I have known Roy Moore for 25 years. Roy has always been a kind, caring and generous Man of God. I have never heard anything bad said about Roy. He is a wonderful spiritual leader to his family and has exceptional character."

Angie Johnson of Gadsden: "We have known Roy Moore and his family for more than 25 years. His son was coached on a ball team by my husband ...a team player alongside my son. Roy also helped with coaching the team. My husband and I have been guests in his home, in his office in Gadsden as well as Montgomery. I am acquaintances with several members of Roy's family. I have never known Roy to exhibit anything other than appropriate behavior during our times together. Further I was raised and lived in Gadsden all of my 50+ years and I have never been aware of any of the incidents that have been spoken of about Roy. I worked in a fast food establishment that Roy frequented during the time period in question. Again ...no behavior exhibited other than respect and mannerful...during that time Roy had written and recorded a 45 record which he brought over and gifted to my mother. I do not understand waiting years and years to make accusations unless there are political or monetary gains to be made. It is a sad day when someone can take a person's character and attempt to discredit them by making accusations that cannot be proven. How quick everyone is to take the position of judge, juror, and executioner. What if the shoe was on the other foot. I would never condone sexual harassment against anyone if proven."

Linda Whitt of Duck Springs, which is in Etowah County: "I had the pleasure of meeting Roy Moore around 15 years ago. He is related to my husband's brother-in-law. I have never known Roy to be anything other than a gentleman. With that being said, it saddens me that there are those who seek to tarnish the reputation of a good man."

Jennifer Price of Gallant: ""I have known Roy Moore all my life. He is one of the most godly men I've even known. I would trust him with my life and I could call on him for anything and I know he'd be there. He's a wonderful husband, father and granddaddy and loves his family dearly."

Here's an excerpt from Rush Limbaugh's Radio Show:

The Swamp Demands Conformity Nov 15, 2017 ... RUSH: Here’s Mark in Port Townsend — where’s Port Townsend ? Port Townsend what? CALLER: That’s a little bit west of Seattle. RUSH: In Washington. Okay. Great to have you with us. How you doing, sir ? CALLER: I’m doing great, sir. I hope you’re doing well yourself. RUSH: I am under siege today, Mark. I’m under siege. The Drive-By Media is after me because I dared to point out that Roy Moore used to be a Democrat. CALLER: That’s why you get paid the big bucks. I’m envious of you. RUSH: (laughing). CALLER: So the comment I wanted to make was that as a retired law enforcement officer, Jeff Sessions — I’m speaking as a retired law enforcement officer — Jeff Sessions says he doesn’t see any reason to doubt these girls’ word. Well, I see a really good reason. None of these girls have been put under oath and made a sworn statement under penalty of perjury. And Gloria Allred should be able to tell you that is the first thing you do when you get a client, you depose them and you get their statement on the record, and then you go from there. And if they’re not willing to make a sworn statement, that sounds really fishy to me. RUSH: I take it you don’t believe the women or you just don’t have enough information yet to make a determination ? CALLER: You don’t have enough information to make a determination, but speaking as an ex-cop, I find it fishy that nobody has made a sworn statement. And about that yearbook thing,you know, when I was in uniform at a certain time of year you’d get kids walking up to you all the time wanting you to sign their yearbook.“Hey, Officer Mark, sign my yearbook.” And I was only a cop. Can you imagine how politicians get kids wanting — doesn’t mean you remember all of them. RUSH: Hang on. On the yearbook stuff, folks, for those of you who may not be up to speed on this —and I doubt there are very many of you — there are allegations that some of these autographs in yearbooks are forged. There are conservative blog sites claiming to have evidence by virtue of side-by-side comparison that somebody other than Judge Moore signed some of these things. This is the first I’ve mentioned that. I’m just reacting to you bringing up the yearbooks. You’re upset with Jeff Sessions. He’s the attorney general, and he is going ahead and acknowledging thathe believes witnesses before anybody’s been put under oath, and you think that’s a little unprofessional, right ? CALLER: It sounds to me like he’s just trying to tread carefully. RUSH: Well, look, this is politics. It has its own court, and it’s not a court of law. CALLER: But these girls are making public statements — RUSH: They are women. They are women. CALLER: Okay, they’re making public statements impugning somebody’s honor. And somebody with responsibility needs to explain to them,if you’re gonna besmirch somebody, you gotta put it on the record. RUSH: No, you don’t. Only in court. And this is not in court. This is in politics. CALLER: I understand it’s politics, but Gloria Allred should know what the law is. RUSH: I’m sure she does. That’s why she’s not in court and is instead on TV. CALLER: I just want to make that point, Rush. Thank you. RUSH: I’m glad you called, Mark. Folks, I have to tell you,I’m having a little fun with this. No, don’t misunderstand here, but he’s exactly right, but of course that doesn’t —there’s a whole different inertia and movement now that is taking place in the world of politics, and there is no room for doubt. I mean,the guy did it, you don’t disbelieve the women. I mean, that’s something you must subscribe to now.The women don’t lie,except if you’re Juanita Broaddrick, then of course… that’s the point. BREAK TRANSCRIPT RUSH: I was having fun with the caller and his obvious consternationby confusing what happens in politics with what happens in the law,which is ironic, because the laws are written by these people. But what happens thereapparently the law doesn’t matter first and foremost. Find it funny. BREAK TRANSCRIPT RUSH: Steve in Rochester, Minnesota. Great to have you with us, sir. How are you ? CALLER: Hey, good. Thanks, Rush. Dittos. I’ve been listening since 1991. So I was reading through a Fox News story on the various senators,Republican senators and their comments about this whole situation, and I read read ’em one after another; there were many. And I was thinking as I got most of the way through it,this sounds a lot like your media montages, vis-a-vis gravitas, that I often hear on your show. The similarities were striking in what they said. And it was an observation that led me to think thatthis is really a coordinated attack. And I think that should be the focus, not the “he said, she said,” but the fact thatthis guy’s being attacked by the establishment, big time. RUSH: Let me put it to you another way in the form of a question. Interesting observation, by the way, that you,in reading and listening to all of the different people opposing Judge Moore, they’re all saying the same thing, is that your point ? Just like when Cheney was mentioned as the potential vice presidential nominee for George W. Bush, about 85 media people all said,“That’s gravitas. This is to provide gravitas.” They all had that word. You think the same thing’s happening here with the response to Judge Moore ? CALLER: Yes. Exactly. RUSH: Okay. So do you think —let me just ask you point-blank — do you think that, whether he did it or not, ,b>he’s being railroaded ? CALLER: Yes. RUSH: Interesting. CALLER: Yep. I think this is a coordinated attack, and what spurred me to think thiswas your comments yesterday about Mitch McConnell attacking Bannon’s choice. And I thoughthow else could you do this ? Here we are a month away from the election. RUSH: Let me tell you something. I don’t think there’s any doubt here. When Bannon went public and said thatJudge Moore was the first of many candidates they’re gonna support in order to oust the Republican leadership, I don’t think there’s any question here that McConnell’s reacting to that. Let me just ask you this.Have any of you ever, do you ever remember Mitch McConnell or the Republican leadership ever going after a Democrat the way they’re going after — (interruption) You don’t remember. You don’t remember McConnell ever going after a Democrat the way they’re going after …

If only Moore had limited himself to circulating through the bath-houses of Chicago.

I know of one guy who high school girls say was not interested in women.

Perhaps the right should dumpster dive on that fella.

Nah, Moore is a heterosexual male. He was interested in women. He actually dated them.

By all accounts but one I’ve seen so far, he participated in activity that included petting and accepting limits when the women laid them down.

In my early 30s I once purchased some shoes at a mall shoe store. The young woman that waited on me was cute.

I had nearly left the store when I thought, what the heck. I went back and asked her if she would like to go out to dinner with me after she was off. She said yes.

We had a nice dinner in Westwood, California at Chuck’s Steakhouse. Alan Alda and his wife were eating at the next table, about three feet from ours.

Yes folks, it was an unwanted approach. She hadn’t told me I had permission before I asked.

It’s called dating. Evidently globalists don’t get around much.

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