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Shattered moral compass 12-11-17 See Michael's latest cartoons HERE
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With upcoming election and Roy Moore scandal, some Republicans lose direction
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As Election Approaches, 13 RNC Members React to the Party's Re-embrace of Roy Moore
"I do not support Roy Moore, nor would I support any candidate with the sort of allegations that have been made against him," said Mississippi's committeeman.9:29 AM, DEC 11, 2017 | By ALICE B. LLOYD The Republican National Committee reversed its decision to withdraw financial support from Roy Moore’s Senate campaign last week, in the wake of President Trump’s endorsement and Moore’s gains in the polls. Some members of the RNC—state-level committeemen, commiteewomen, and state chairs—saw the decision as a correction of course, while others viewed it as a failure of moral leadership on the part of their party. The former federal judge, who was twice removed from the bench, stands credibly accused of sexually assaulting two minors and pursuing multiple teenaged girls when he was in his 30s. Moore lost the support of the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee last month, as an increasing number of women came forward with disturbing allegations. After taking a hit in the polls when the story first broke, Moore rebounded and gained on Democratic candidate Doug Jones, and then won the president’s unequivocal support. The RNC changed course and resumed funding the controversial candidate, while the NRSC stayed firmly opposed. Thirteen members of the RNC told THE WEEKLY STANDARD where they stand on the matter. Five are state committeemen, and seven current or former committeewomen—six of whose responses we reported previously, along with that of the lone party chairman to answer our queries. Nevada committeewoman Diana Orrick told THE WEEKLY STANDARD she was “happy to see that they decided to resume funding Roy Moore’s campaign,” adding that she finds the women’s accusations to be “nothing but ridiculous.” Henry Barbour, RNC committeeman for Moore’s neighboring state of Mississippi, takes the accusations far more seriously. “I do not support Roy Moore, nor would I support any candidate with the sort of allegations that have been made against him,” Barbour wrote in an email to TWS. Committeeman Bruce Ash of Arizona, on the other hand, deferred to the people of Alabama while adding his own support for Moore’s campaign. “The people of Alabama have a choice to make, and my strong sense is they will reject Mr. Jones in favor of a future U.S. Senator who will best represent their views and values,” Ash wrote. “That person is Roy Moore.” read more 
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Michael Ramirez's latest artwork honoring America's veterans is now available in a limited signed and numbered print. Reproduced with archival inks on fine art paper, the image measures approximately 14' x 9' with a 1' border for a total size of 16" x 11' Click HERE or on the image to see pricing.
Original sketch, original ink drawing and the first print are also available as a single set. All of Michael's available art may be viewed HERE 
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