The two Republicans competing in Alabama’s upcoming Senate runoff sparred over President Trump’s endorsement in the race of the establishment-favored incumbent over the Christian-conservative outsider, one night before the president's planned visit to the state. Despite Trump’s endorsement, some of the president’s usual allies, including former senior adviser Steve Bannon, are supporting Moore. During Thursday’s debate, Moore questioned Trump’s endorsement of Strange and mocked his opponent for continuously bringing up the endorsement throughout the night. “You don’t get rid of lobbyists in the swamp by sending them to the United States Senate,” Moore said. TRUMP TWEETS SUPPORT FOR 'BIG' LUTHER STRANGE IN ALABAMA SENATE RUNOFFFor his part, Strange used every opportunity during the debate to discuss his relationship with Trump.

Source: Fox News September 22, 2017 00:47 UTC