Republican Jeff Flake donates to Democrat in Alabama Senate race

Fredreka Schouten | USA TODAY

Show Caption Hide Caption Jones: Moore creates 'conflict and division' Roy Moore's Democratic opponent Doug Jones in the Alabama Senate race says he did his part as a prosecutor to ensure that "men who hurt little girls should go to jail and not the United States Senate." (Dec 5)

WASHINGTON — Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, a Republican who is not seeking re-election, on Tuesday touted his $100 donation to Democrat Doug Jones — as a growing number of his fellow Republicans in Washington rally around Jones' embattled opponent.

Jones is running against Republican Roy Moore in next week's special Senate election in Alabama. Multiple women have accused Moore of pursuing sexual relationships with them when they were in their teens and he was in his 30s and an assistant district attorney. One of his accusers said she was 14 when Moore initiated a sexual encounter.

He denies the accusations.

"Country over Party," Flake wrote in a tweet that included an image of the check made out to Jones.

Country over Party pic.twitter.com/JZMTaEYdxQ — Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) December 5, 2017

Moore responded with a tweet of his own, asking for "100 grassroots conservatives to step up and reject the DC Establishment" by contributing to his campaign.

CALLING ALL PATRIOTS! Pro-amnesty, big gov't Republican Senator @JeffFlake just donated to my pro-abortion, open borders, anti-gun liberal opponent.



I'm asking for 100 grassroots conservatives to step up and reject the DC Establishment by donating HERE: https://t.co/ig9d3KOKn4 https://t.co/jFLUpwElqx — Judge Roy Moore (@MooreSenate) December 5, 2017

Several top Republicans in Washington initially criticized Moore after the allegations first surfaced, but a growing number have softened their stance as polls show a close race. On Monday, Trump explicitly endorsed Moore and the Republican National Committee resumed its financial support for Moore's bid.

More: Trump endorses Roy Moore for Alabama Senate seat; RNC resumes support

America First Action, a pro-Trump super PAC, also released anti-Jones ads and mailers this week.