WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |Roy Moore Says Don't Count Him Out Yet

Roy Moore Says Don't Count Him Out Yet

Roy Moore is trying to defy conventionalism again. When he won the Chief Justice position on Alabama Supreme Court many people didn't think he had a chance. But he pulled a late surprise at the ballot box. And tonight he says he'll do it again.

If there's a symbol for Roy Moore's campaign this time, it's not the Ten Commandments pin he wears, it's the black Lincoln he drives.

"Yes, My Lincoln has suffered greatly," said Moore.

The car had 18 thousand miles on it when Moore announced his candidacy in October. It's now pushing 50, which shows how much he's tried to build support. 

"The grassroots support is coming alive," said Moore.

Moore said he has no paid political consultant, and no pollster either. But he and his wife have a good feeling on this election day.

"If you listen to the news it's one thing, if you listen to people, it's another," said Moore.

Their optimism flies in the face of conventional wisdom and the numbers Bob Riley has released showing he has a 2-1 lead over Moore. The judge doesn't believe those numbers.

 "I think they've been skewed," said Moore.

Moore has already faced one surprise today. When he arrived at his home voting precinct the ballot machine wouldn't work. He's hoping for a second surprise later.

"We expect to win," said Moore.

If he wins tonight, it'll be the second biggest day he'll have in June. His daughter is getting married June 24th. The reception is at their home which is why Moore's wife had a long list of "honey do's" for him.

Reporter: Chris Holmes