Posted on 11/15/2017 6:15:24 PM PST by upchuck
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."
Jennie Klingenbeck of Birmingham said she was a former girlfriend of Moore's.
"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."
Here are the other statements provided to the Moore campaign by the women:
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."
Southerners will stick by JUDGE ROY MOORE.
I am 60. If my neck looked like that, I would shoot myself!
And I am a Sun Bunny!
If this is the best this guy can do, he is toast.
The fact that he is not red in the face, pounding his shoe on the table screaming his innocence is telling. His whole demeanor screams of running out the clock and hoping that the citizens will vote his way.
I don’t know what it is about Republicans. They just roll over a take it. For once I would like to see him fighting Ike his life depended on it.
This is his winning strategy? Some of my friends are women folk! Too bad everyone thought they knew better than Trump.
This is only part of his defense, he has denied the lies and is attacking the graduation book attack.
Btt
In the city’s newspaper where my molester lived when he was recently caught and arrested for 8 counts of child molestation on children under 14, there were hundreds of comments in the online edition praising this pillar of society and how good he was with children etc. Everyone was saying that they would trust their children with him implicitly, any time. They were calling the accusers and witnesses “out for money.” They were swearing he had never harmed any children.
The defenders were so believable I started to trust their coherent, logical arguments. Which provided only acute cognitive dissonance with my memories and childishly scrawled journals of exactly how he molested me in every way possible.
Almost no freeper, no matter how many women come forward, would ever believe Moore might have been a predator of teens.
IMHO al.com is even more lib then the WaPo or the NYSlimes.....most people I know here in Mobile don’t even subscribe to it anymore.....frankly, I’m surprised they’re still in business....and these two “columnists” (especially Archibald) or the worst or the worse......
His best known one, was when he promised Eve her eyes would be opened. Sure enough, fig leaves were the rage that fall fashion season.
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now that brought a needed smile to my stressed out face. These attacks both on Trump during the campaign and now Moore are really taking a toll on me physically. I get so upset!!... sure the same for other's also.
Lol!
I’m 56.
There’s no way Ms. Nelson is my age.
BTTT!
I’m sort of waiting to see which one of them gets laid off first, Whitmire or Archibald.
Yes, they are sooo leftist. They suck.
Leda Gore also.
I will read Lagniappe though, on occasion.
I have a 56 ear old daughter-————she doesn’t look like that either.
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And if he were doing that, it would still be "telling", I suppose.
The man "doth protest too much", the trolls would say.
He's not rolling over, he is talking past the media, not letting them filter his message. You won't see that on CNN.
Roy, that’s nice, but you need to be going after these women who are accusing you, especially Leigh Corfman & Nelson. If there are others Corfman falsely accused, find them and get them in front of a camera...
Get the yearbook and prove it was forged. Find people who will attest to Nelson being a liar and a whore, as I think she is. Why was she divorced, was she an industrial-grade slut when she was 16?
triangulation.
the same method used to defend Clarence Thomas.
Wow, I’m 57 ... have an 11- year - old, and nobody says, “boo!” ... she needs to take better care of her skin ...
Yeah but she’s not 56, she’s lying. Everyone I talk to says she’s in her 70s and I agree.
Yep! My mother is 78 and looks exactly like her, same jowls, same crepe neck. This woman is an absolute fraud. Moores lawyer asked to see her yearbook but I highly doubt she will turn it over.
Ok, if you say so.
He is toast.
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