i don't believe in murdering children. >> reporter: strong rhetoric like that can be heard on the conservative talk air waves, but in print a different statement. the editorial boards of the state's top newspapers writing, "stand for decency, reject roy moore." this front page above the fold editorial denouncing moore and endorsing jones. >> i believe in the second amendment. >> reporter: alabama voters are skeptical of outside influences on this race, but their choice on december 12th is crucial to the balance of power in washington. kaylee hartung, cnn, atlanta, georgia. >> in the wake of the allegations against him, judge moore's attempt to win over women voters before the election may prove to be difficult. "the daily beast" writes, "if democrat doug jones is to pull off a victory, it will be because women knocked on doors, called neighbors and worked to convince otherwise skeptical voters that his opponent is fundamentally unfit for the office he's seeking."