On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) spoke to 1819 News about his ongoing campaign to become Alabama's newest senator and some of his immediate legislative goals if elected to the office in November.
According to Moore, multiple polls now show he is maintaining a comfortable lead over all other conservative candidates in the race.
"We're really excited about the numbers we're seeing from our scientific polls," said Moore. "We feel like we're pulling a pretty good coalition. Things are coming together, and we're really excited. To be honest with you, I've been very, very pleased with how things are going. I don't know what that looks like come two weeks from yesterday, but from what we're hearing around the state and our ability to stay up on air and all, I think we're going to be okay."
Moore explained his primary goals in the Senate, should he secure the seat.
"We've got to work on, obviously, codifying President Trump's executive orders," he outlined. "I just dropped a bill last week. It's called Americans First Immigration Act. It's got five, basically, of his immigration executive orders in one bill. But it's making sure that we codify things so that if there's a Democratic president in the future, they don't undo everything by the stroke of a pen. Executive Orders are great. They tend to lead the way, but they need to be codified by Congress to make sure that we don't just go back to business as usual when there's a Democratic president and the American people want secure borders. So this Americans First Immigration bill. Those sorts of things. Codifying what he's trying to do."
Continued Moore, "I think he had 350 executive orders. So, it's important that we put those in law so they can't just be reversed with a pen and another president."
The congressman touched on U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) legacy in Washington, D.C., explaining how he plans to build on it.
"He and I went to D.C. at the same time, and I think his Liberty Score is a 94. Mine is at 95, so we voted very similarly. We're two of the conservative guys from the country who are in D.C.," noted Moore. "I think continuing to stand on what we call common sense conservatism. The things that really matter to the American people, and push back against so much of the woke stuff that was pushed on us. The division that was pushed on us, between Biden and Obama, and those guys. Coach and I have been very similar on how we voted, what we stood for and standing with the President. His legacy is one of conservative leadership."
Moore delivered a closing message to voters across Alabama, urging them to participate in the midterms.
"I think it's very important. You can't gripe about the outcome if you don't go and vote," he said. "It's important too, that we send real conservatives, people with records, not just people who talk about what they're going do, but people who have a record that you can rely on to say you know what? This guy's been there. He's been under the gun. He stood for us, he's fought for the president. He's fought for America and our liberty. He's the kind of guy we need."
Added Moore, "It's very important that they get engaged, they educate themselves on what the candidates have done, so they can pick somebody who can lead into the future."
Alabama primary elections are scheduled for May 19, while general elections are set for November 3.
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