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The Right may need to dump Roy Moore, but they want to see the Left dump Al Franken first

Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore walks out after he speaks at a revival, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in Jackson, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore walks out after he speaks at a revival, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in Jackson, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Nov 21, 2017

Is it OK when it’s our guy involved in sexual misconduct, but not when it’s theirs? A roundup of editorials Tuesday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the Right:

1. Al Franken Increases Roy Moore's Odds of Election

From The Resurgent: Do you think Republicans are going to condemn Roy Moore if Democrats are not doing the same with Al Franken?

2. It’s Different When It’s Our Guy

From Townhall: Roy Moore has to go, but, then, so does Sen. Al Franken. In the end, it’s all about politics.

3. Congress's Sexual Assault on Taxpayers

From Common Sense: What is sleazier than a Hollywood sexual scandal? A Washington D.C. one. (Warning: coarse language)

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