| When former Alabama Supreme Court Chief | | | | circuit court in Gadsden. The committee has |
| Justice Roy Moore acted on principle and | | | | been focusing on a petition drive, with the |
| refused to adhere to a federal court order | | | | hope that enough signatures statewide and |
| that he considered was both unlawful and | | | | nationwide will successfully result in |
| improper, he never thought that his actions | | | | encouraging Judge Moore to make the decision |
| would lead to an overwhelming groundswell of | | | | to run.The prospect of Judge Moore running |
| support from across the country. His stance | | | | for office became a national topic of |
| made headlines and brought international | | | | interest when he visited the Fox studios, |
| attention to this modern-day, David vs. | | | | where he was questioned by Sean Hannity, of |
| Goliath showdown. Now, the same group of | | | | the highly popular Hannity and Combs show. |
| political and religious leaders that | | | | Hannity asked Moore point blank about his |
| supported his actions then, are calling for | | | | interest in running and this now famous |
| Justice Moore to get back into the political | | | | dialogue ensued:HANNITY: All right. There is |
| arena and run for Governor of Alabama, where | | | | a lot of talk about you running for governor |
| they believe his "no nonsense" approach and | | | | of the State of Alabama.MOORE: There is a lot |
| strong personal convictions will clean up a | | | | of talk. I've been asked many times to run, |
| state known for its "good ole boy" politics | | | | and I am seriously considering it. I'm |
| and special interest groups.Moore was forced | | | | praying about it, and I'll make my decision |
| off the bench in November 2003 for defying a | | | | sometime in the fall.HANNITY: Has the door |
| Federal judge's order to remove a Ten | | | | been opened for you?MOORE: I think the door |
| Commandments monument from public display in | | | | is open.The show ended with Hannity asking |
| the state judicial building. The U.S. | | | | Judge Moore to please come back to the show |
| Supreme Court refused to hear the case on | | | | and reveal the answer as to whether he would, |
| appeal.Moore struck a nerve in the nation's | | | | in fact, run.For now, Moore continues to be |
| psyche as evidenced by the reactions of the | | | | showered by appeals by both statewide |
| public, both pro and con. Former senator, | | | | Republican officials and national leaders to |
| Zell Miller, flatly stated, "Throughout | | | | throw his hat in the ring. He says he may |
| recorded history, brave men have been called | | | | decide as early as October on a run for |
| on to stand take a stand--sometimes for | | | | Governor. Meanwhile, the current Republican |
| country, sometimes for family, sometimes for | | | | Governor Bob Riley's approval rating was low |
| the Lord above. Roy Moore is such a | | | | in a recent poll that showed him running |
| man."Former Ambassador to the United Nations | | | | behind both Moore and ex-Governor Don |
| and Presidential candidate, Alan Keyes, went | | | | Siegelman in a 2006 re-election |
| even further when he was asked about his | | | | scenario.United States Senator, Richard |
| thoughts on Judge Moore, "There have been | | | | Shelby (R - Alabama), who has been a vocal |
| times in American history when the courage or | | | | supporter of Judge Moore, was very clear |
| understanding of one individual opened the | | | | about Moore when he stated, "Former Chief |
| door to the reform of major mistakes and | | | | Justice Roy Moore has raised critically |
| injustices. When Chief Roy Moore refused the | | | | important issues facing our country today |
| unlawful order of a Federal judge to remove | | | | regarding the acknowledgement of God. He |
| the Ten Commandments from the Judicial | | | | reminds Americans that we cannot allow |
| Building in Alabama, he proved himself to be | | | | activist judges to continue their disregard |
| such an individual. We cannot yet know the | | | | of some of the basic principles on which our |
| full consequences of his principled stand . . | | | | country was founded."In recent days, the |
| . but it will be profound." There were | | | | volume has been rising steadily from other |
| certainly statements to the contrary, voiced | | | | corners of the Republican party when Moore's |
| by the political left, but the ratio of | | | | name is mentioned. Prominent conservative |
| detractors versus Moore fans was unbalanced | | | | writer Ann Coulter recently stated, "In the |
| in Moore's favor, to say the least.Roy Moore | | | | face of all our travails, Americans can take |
| stood up yet again on another controversial | | | | hope that God has given us men like Roy S. |
| issue when certain special interest groups | | | | Moore." Similar statements were made by |
| tried to impose on the citizens of Alabama a | | | | Oliver North, the host of "War Stories" on |
| significant additional tax called "Equity | | | | the Fox News Channel, when the topic of |
| Funding," referred to by many as The Billion | | | | Moore's faith was brought up: "Roy Moore is a |
| Dollar Tax increase. Judge Roy Moore stood | | | | proven fighter for his faith and freedom."The |
| up to these special interest groups again | | | | Draft Moore Campaign has taken a new turn |
| when they tried to sneak by Amendment 2 in | | | | recently as many Moore devotees started |
| 2004 which would have given the courts the | | | | asking about how they could help out. The |
| ability to raise taxes.As a result of his | | | | demands for a focal point for potential |
| outspoken position during speeches around the | | | | candidate Moore to run grew to such a level |
| country, quiet back room discussions about a | | | | that a web site was established to channel |
| possible run for Alabama Governor started | | | | the enthusiasm. The site, aptly named is |
| taking on a life of their own. A committee | | | | now being visited by thousands of Moore |
| was formed to draft Judge Moore for Alabama | | | | supporters who wish to either volunteer time |
| State Governor. Judge Moore, upon hearing | | | | or provide support in the form of donations. |
| about the efforts of so many people to | | | | The site also features an inspiring video |
| convince him to run, expressed an interest in | | | | with Moore, which includes some very |
| the race, but is still officially undecided | | | | surprising twists and turns. You can watch |
| at this point. The Committee is being | | | | the video by going to Moore has often stated |
| co-chaired by former Alabama State Senator | | | | he is praying about his decision to run. We |
| Roy Smith of Gadsden, Alabama, and by George | | | | believe God will answer his prayer. Please |
| Hundley. George Hundley served as Judge | | | | join me in showing him our support. |
| Moore's bailiff and personal assistant in the | | | | |