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maxsolomon

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21. That's essentially what the article says.

Reply to Blues Heron (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 12:28 PM

Jul 9

It is a question on which the left and right have largely diverged: In recent months, Democrats have sought to expel problematic men swiftly, while Republicans in the era of Trump have often batted back accusations and stood by their men. There are notable exceptions in both directions, but the different approaches have cost Democrats talent and energy, and allowed some of the nation’s most powerful conservative figures to flourish.

But DU's knives are always out for the Gray Lady.

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Actual NYT headline: "Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends." [View all] muriel_volestrangler Jul 9 OP

Not if you're the president. spanone Jul 9 #1

Correct me if I'm wrong, House of Roberts Jul 9 #2

No, it is, surprisingly, the $5 million verdict that explicitly includes the sexual abuse verdict muriel_volestrangler Jul 9 #6

OK, generally I don't delve into details House of Roberts Jul 9 #11

Be sure to downplay trump's allegations of exploiting kids, NYT.... Blue Owl Jul 9 #3

Iokiyar Blues Heron Jul 9 #4

That's essentially what the article says. maxsolomon Jul 9 #21

My knife is out for the NYT because of the way it admires what the Republicans do muriel_volestrangler Jul 9 #23

The Republicon male candidates know blubunyip Jul 9 #5

Being a molester, rapist, pedo is a badge of honor for the r's. R women absolutely love their men that way. erronis Jul 9 #12

Sad headline, but accurate. harumph Jul 9 #7

Read the excerpt. These are not self-aware journalists. They're excuse-making scum (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 9 #8

Thank you MV, I will. harumph Jul 9 #9

Cost talent. Wow. From a certain point of view. But man it is an ugly world they bolster. lostnfound Jul 9 #10

If he did it once, and admits to it ... FakeNoose Jul 9 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Jul 9 #16

I can't concur with this: "I'd rather lose the race and the Senate." Martin Eden Friday #32

That's probably how a lot of low info low involvement people see it as well. BannonsLiver Jul 9 #14

Fetterman Was Considered Talent modrepub Jul 9 #15

Only for Democrats Zelda_Orchid Jul 9 #17

But voters will reward the party for that down the road. BannonsLiver Jul 9 #18

Regarding who might take Platner's place... GiqueCee Jul 9 #19

We elected a fucking serial rapist as the president of the United States, dipshits! Initech Jul 9 #20

They know that. They just can't publish that. maxsolomon Jul 9 #22

I know, it's so damn infuriating. Initech Jul 9 #25

In the end, Death. maxsolomon Jul 9 #26

Senate majority is extremely important Martin Eden Friday #33

Just 1 chamber will do it. maxsolomon Friday #34

Senate confirmations for cabinet, possibly Supreme Court Martin Eden Friday #36

I don't have time to read, but the GOP kicked out Tony Gonzales at the same time, we kicked out Swalwell LeftInTX Jul 9 #24

sexually assaulting someone means they can not take no for an answer rampartd Jul 9 #27

It was the right choice nerdytrey825 Jul 9 #28

Let the GOP be the hypocrites. surfered Jul 9 #31

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Friday #37

I can't believe Platner was the best or only Democrat to run Collins off. There's got to be another Democrat ... marble falls Sunday #38

Written from a perspective every bit as amoral (at best) as the republican party's unblock Jul 9 #29

I am glad that they made it clear that Rs are the ones ignoring these allegations senseandsensibility Jul 9 #30

I've been saying for years Bettie Friday #35