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Ex-GOP official: Jim Jordan will survive sex abuse accusations because hes from a safe conservative district
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Ex-GOP official: Jordan will survive sex abuse accusations; he's from a safe conservative district (Original Post)
DonViejo
Jul 2018
OP
"A safe conservative district" - meaning one where covering up sex abuse is OK?
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jul 2018
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beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)1. It gives ammunition for other races especially as this story develops
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,659 posts)2. "A safe conservative district" - meaning one where covering up sex abuse is OK?
I just answered my own question: Roy Moore, QED.
Cicada
(4,533 posts)3. His ambitions to follow in Hastert's footsteps are crushed though
He was a tea party favorite for speaker, and he was effective at revving up the Trumpsters. It helps us that he is tarnished.
At least, any hint of scandal surrounding molestation of young wrestlers won't be acceptable regarding Hassert's successor.
RandySF
(58,696 posts)4. Doesn't matter if OH-08 stays red
If Jordan negatively impacts the OH-12 special election, he's toast.
SamKnause
(13,091 posts)6. The pro rape and molestation party.