Davis, LaHood distance themselves from Moore in Senate bid

Posted on November 28, 2017
Rodney Davis and Darin LaHood
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (left) and Darin LaHood both said U.S. Sen. candidate Roy Moore isn’t the Republican Party’s best choice in the Alabama special Senate election. (WJBC file photo)

By Eric Stock

WASHINGTON – Two Central Illinois congressmen aren’t supporting fellow Republican Roy Moore in his U.S. Senate race in Alabama, following allegations of child molestation and sexual misconduct.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood of Peoria told WJBC’s Scott Laughlin the ‘disturbing and appalling’ allegations should disqualify Moore from ever serving.

PODCAST: Listen to Scott’s interview with LaHood on WJBC.

“I think if that’s a Republican or a Democrat or an independent that engaged in those allegations, I don’t think they should be serving in public office,” LaHood declared.

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville predicts Moore will lose to Democrat Doug Jones in the special Senate election on Dec. 12.

“The people of Alabama are going to choose who their senator is, but the best chance to win is probably somebody other than judge Moore,” Davis said.

Moore has denied the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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