Article snippet: Embattled Alabama GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore resisted calls to leave the race Friday, a day after the Washington Post reported allegations that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a minor decades ago. More continued to deny the allegations, even as a growing chorus of Republicans in Washington criticized him or cut ties with his campaign. Republican lawmakers, including GOP leaders, have been quick to condemn the alleged conduct. But few have called on him to step down outright unless the allegations can be proven. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, has so far made the biggest move to cut ties with Moore since the allegations dropped. The NRSC removed its name from a joint fundraising committee with the candidate, the Republican National Committee and the Alabama Republican Party. Moore, who has made a career on not shying away from controversy, has furiously denied the charges and promised to not back down. And top state Republicans are falling in line behind their nominee, questioning the veracity of the allegations. Moore has refused to leave the race. But even if he did, or was forced out, state law prohibits candidates from removing their names from the ballot this soon before Election Day. That would mean Republicans would be virtually gifting a deep-red Senate seat to Democrats for at least two years, a stunning development that would further imperil the Republican legislative agenda. But if Moore ... Link to the full article to read more