Scott Rasmussen started in politics as an innovative pollster, sold that firm and now writes political opinion, here for
RealClearPolitics. His topic today - the wider
meaning of a Roy Moore win in Alabama's special senatorial election, should it happen.
First, it would indicate that the Democrats have no realistic chance of winning anywhere in the South.
Second, a Moore victory would be further proof of how little credibility the national media has outside of the political class.
Third, it would also show the complete rejection of the Republican establishment in Washington.
Think McConnell and Ryan.
But the deeper implications of a Moore victory, however, would be to again show that voters grade politicians on an ethical curve. No matter what the offense, voters assume that others in office have done the same or worse.
Think Bill Clinton and Ted Kennedy.
Donald Trump won 87 percent of the evangelical vote. It's not that evangelical voters approved of President Trump's lifestyle or thought he was one of them. Instead, they recognized that one of the most important tasks of a president was to appoint people to the Supreme Court. Many evangelicals believe that Hillary Clinton would appoint Justices hostile to religious liberty.
Is there any doubt of that?
For many Alabama voters, electing Moore may be seen as a lesser evil than giving Democrats control of the U.S. Senate.
Analysis: Almost certainly true, while understandably offensive to feminists.
