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US election candidate not antisemitic 'because he has a Jewish lawyer', wife says

Kayla Moore defends Republican Senate candidate husband against accusations of antisemitism

December 12, 2017 10:30
Republican Senatorial candidate Roy Moore adjusts his tie and his wife Kayla speaks
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The wife of the Republican candidate in a key US Senate election has rejected accusations he is antisemitic – because he has a Jewish lawyer.

Kayla Moore made the remark during a rally for her husband Roy in the southern state of Alabama, where her husband Roy is standing in a special election on Tuesday.

“Fake news would tell you that we don't care for Jews,” Mrs Moore told the audience.

“And I tell you all this because I've seen it and I just want to set the record straight while they're here.

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