Transcript for New poll shows Roy Moore leading race for Alabama Senate seat

Next tonight, the political race making national headlines, and the new poll just out. Roy Moore with a six-point advantage, despite allegations of sexual misconduct. The poll revealing the vast majority of Alabama Republicans who were polled don't believe the accusers. And Mitch Mcconnell now saying, let the voters decide. What a man sows, so shall he reap. Reporter: Embattled senate candidate Roy Moore today speaking to church Goers, his team coming momentum is on their side despite the sexual misconduct allegations that rocked his campaign. Tonight, new polls showing a tight race. Roy Moore up six among likely voters in a new CBS poll and a virtual dead heat with Democrat Doug Jones, up slightly in a "Washington post" poll. Moore who campaigned in churches this past week was expected to win the Republican stronghold by a landslide until allegations surfaced that he dated high school girls when he was in his 30s. Two of them accusing him of sexual assault. He has denied any wrongdoing. The CBS poll finding most Alabama Republicans, 71%, don't believe the allegations. Some speaking this week with Tom. I don't believe it because it's been 40 years through 5 or 6 elections and we haven't heard a single thing about it. He will help our president's agenda, the people's agenda. Reporter: With Moore finding support, senate majority leader Mitch Mcconnell appears to be stepping back from his initial condemnation. The women who've come forward are entirely credible. He's obviously not fit to be in the United States senate. Do you believe that judge Moore should be in the senate? I'm going to let the people of Alabama make the call. Reporter: But Mcconnell says that if Moore wins, these allegations could prompt a senate ethics investigation. Eva joining us live, and the Moore campaign is responding. On what sounds like a shift in tone from Mcconnell. That's right. They are saying they jumped to conclusions a little fast, and also saying we'll have to wait to see who shows up to vote, because that will be a key

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