His. He has been swallowed in a wave of controversy in recent weeks pl allegations of Sexual Misconduct with underage teenage girls from decades ago when he was in his 30s. Democrat doug jones faces the uphill battle. Alabama has been red for decades. Voters say they are sick of the spotlight and the allegations. It makes alabama look like, you know, like it always does. And its just its just not right. Im fed up with the whole political mess. Im tired of it. Im sick of it. Ill be glad when food is over. Statewide turn out has been brisk. The race so extremely tight like we said, moore with 50 of the votes. And doug jones with 49 . Experts say a winner wont be named until late tonight. We will be following in special election closely. Im going to be keeping track of the numbers and have another update in 30 minutes. Raj. Thank you. Well track the results here with us. Janelle also. And coming up in 25 minutes our political analyst Larry Gerston will be in studio with us to share his th
Kirsten gillibrand the president says she would, quote, come to my office begging for Campaign Contributions. Not so long ago and would do anything for them. The president , though, not explaining what he meant by that last part. Meanwhile, and perhaps not coincidentally it is election day in alabama. At long last, we will find out if roy moore, the republican nominee, who has been accused of molesting a 14yearold girl, will be elected to the u. S. Senate. The democrat, doug jones, voted moments ago. Were waiting to see roy moore make an appearance today. We are also waiting for House Speaker paul ryan to face reporters. Will he address the calls from women in the house to investigate the president for sexual misconduct. Were following these developments from washington, and alabama. Want to start there, it is election day. Kaitlan collins on the ground. Kaitlan . Yeah, thats right, john. Were going to see roy moore any minute now go cast his vote in this election and as you know from
Down today, one day before thanksgiving. Most on board were rescued but the search is on for three others. It is just the latest in whats been a horrible run of accidents involving the navys japan 7th fleet. Lucas tomlinson starts us off from the pentagon. Its been roughly 17 hours since the crash hundreds of miles out to sea while flying to the Aircraft Carrier uss Ronald Reagan from japan. U. S. Navy helicopters on board reagan rescued 8 out of 11 sailors on board less than an hour after the crash. Its now daybreak in the region and a frantic search continues. The eight recovered sailors are in Good Condition back on board the Aircraft Carrier. Early indications point to an engine failure causing the crash according to defense officials. The crash occurred 575 miles southeast of okinawa japan in the Philippine Sea wednesday afternoon local time. The Japanese Military is assisting u. S. Navy in the search for the missing american sailors. The crash comes two days after an air force tr
Moores longest and most ardent supporters in this race, even sticking by him despite those allegations. He was at his last public event last week. Tonight he was attempting to fire up the crowd to get out and vote tomorrow. Steve bannon, whos from virginia, was telling this crowd here in alabama tonight not to let someone outside of the state attempt to sway their vote, but he got the biggest cheers of the night when he brought up the republican establishment in washington. To Mitch Mcconnell and senator shelby and and condi rice and all that all that little little bobby corker, all that establishment up there, all that establishment up there every day that doesnt have trumps back. You know they dont have his back at all. What they want him for is that Corporate Tax cut. Thats all they want him for. As soon as they get that tax cut, you watch what happens. There is a special place in hell for republicans who should know better. Reporter now, steve bannon seemed to be taking a direct sh
Women. Somehow this godly, honorable, principled, strong leader has been faking being such a man for 40 years. Coming up, the latest outcry from the scandal in alabama. Also new intrigue in the russia investigation. What happened between Jared Kushner and a russian banker with powerful ties to the kremlin. Making the case, the author of a new bombshell book on why its quite possible russia just might hold compromising information on President Trump. But meantime, new details this hour as calls for roy moore to step down are growing. Just a short time ago in birmingham, reverend William Barber led a contention of clergy standing against moore. But moore supporters also gathered, much like they have the last two days defending their candidate. Moore is accused of Sexual Misconduct and assault several decades ago. Lets go to Maya Rodriguez joining us from birmingham. Weve got this special election just three weeks away. Moore still has support. There are those who say theres too much at s