The left remains stunned at the GOP’s support of Roy Moore

Can the Republicans claim any high ground – or separation from the president -- after the party decided to support Roy Moore? A roundup of editorials Thursday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the left:

1. The GOP is the Party of Roy Moore - the accused pedophile

From nj.com: How is there a place for Roy Moore in the Senate if he got kicked out of an Alabama mall?

2. Moore Disgrace for the GOP

From U.S. News and World Report: Why would the GOP choose to support a man with such allegations against him? Because they need his vote, that’s why.

3. Roy Moore, Donald Trump and the end of all Republican moral authority

From The Baltimore Sun: It’s clear that Republicans are all-in with President Donald Trump and his values.

About the Author

Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Athens area voters to decide new state representative in special election

With a state House seat in Athens open, Republicans are looking to preserve the seat while Democrats are hoping to flip it.

1h ago

Akbar Ali wins Gwinnett state House seat in runoff election

Democrats Akbar Ali defeated Democrat Marqus Cole in a runoff special election Tuesday to represent House District 106, which covers portions of Lawrenceville and Snellville.