Haggard accuser admits to timing allegations to influence election

Denver Rocky Mountain News ^

[keepitreal]

Haggard accuser Michael Jones, according to today's Rocky Mountain News, timed his revelations in order to influence voters in Tuesday's election:

"Jones said he had thought about revealing his alleged affair with Haggard months ago but was advised by his attorney that he needed to gather more evidence. He said he decided to come out with his story before the election to influence voters."

[moondoggie]

I asked a Democrat today why this creep's allegations are important????

He said that it's the Dems' hope that right-wingers get demoralized and sit out this election. HUH?

I think they're trying desperately to get Kerry's gaffe out of the news.

[Muleteam1]

Wrote the song or from Muskogee?

[LiteKeeper]

Except that one magazine (Time?) named him one of the top 25 most influential religious leaders in the US last year.

[lowbridge]

Any thoughts on how the media will play it?

"Alleged Dictator Prevented From Appealing Death Penalty To United States Supreme Court. ACLU Files Brief."

[Dante3]

I agree.

This all brings to mind the case of when Robb was governor of Virginia. I forgot how it came out that he was naked with a mistress or hooker in a hotel room, claiming he was getting a massage.

[Prost1]

I do not know who Haggard is. The only Haggard I have heard of is Merle Haggard and he doesn't do queers.

The only thing here I have heard of is Queers. Lies, blackmail, hate, deceit, revenge, all tactics of spurned queer lovers.

[Liberty Valance]

Is the gay prostitute lobby a bi-partison org. or are they all democrats? Have they registered as a 527?

[pollyannaish]

Was he in the top 10? That said, how many of us could name 25? That's a LOT. Its not that it isn't a deal...its just that it isn't going to shake voters into staying home.

(This is obviously what I get for not reading Time magazine. LOL.)

[BW2221]

The best news has come from "Jon Carry" and MSM keeps trying to kill it.

[restornu]

I am sure he is very charismatic and being a jerk will not darken the Evangelicals.

If he is fighting demons and desires to be redeemed, but he might just be from the darkside!

Who knows?

[Alia]

Ping.

[reagan_fanatic]

I'm a Christian, and I can tell you that this revelation will have zero impact on the way I vote. Ditto for everyone else I've talked to. It's a non-issue as far as Tuesday's vote is concerned, so this fool is wasting his time.

[Hilltop]

Hanging Saddam has a much better ring than hanging chads.

I bet Haliburton has the concession rights to the official event, and, that evil Cheney, gets sugar money from the gross.

[Rca2000]

"it's all part of the FAG plan"!!

[LiteKeeper]

I agree...I am just pointing out that he is not an unknown...in some circles. And the timing, which is accuser has admitted was for the elections cycle, is a factor. Ted argued for the preservation of marriage - two very big ballot issues this year, and his accuser was attempting to undermine Ted's influence in this election. Indicates that there is no depth to which the Gay agenda will not go to to promote their ideas...and the absolute moral bankruptcy of same.

[pollyannaish]

Indicates that there is no depth to which the Gay agenda will not go to to promote their ideas...and the absolute moral bankruptcy of same.

I have to tell you I know quite a few gay people who are articulate solid citizens in most areas of their lives. I have asked them what this is all about. And to a person, everyone has said they do not support the marriage issue and are actually fearful it will end up causing them more harm than good.

I believe most gays/lesbians who are contributing members of society just want to be left alone and have a few legal protections regarding joint property. That's it. This kind of political blackmail is wrong, shallow and perpetuated by the terminally screwed up...and they know it as well as we do. The interesting part is, they would be branded hypocrites as well.

[sine_nomine]

The Supreme Court has taken care of any laws based on morality of any kind, including bestiality. Nevertheless, most people are disgusted by perversion, no matter how it is dressed up to look like romance.

This guy was unknown to most people, including those of us who read a lot about contemporary Christianity.

Homosexuals have been using these tactics for decades. I hope people wake up and see who is pointing the finger.

[Migraine]

Wrote the song or from Muskogee?

From Muskogee.

[BunnySlippers]

Can anyone tell me what the meaning of the downfall of a religious huckster has to do with any election?

[montag813]

Wow, bring down a man, his family and his church because you disagree with his political views. I thought only dems did that.

I didn't bring anyone down. The irony is this dumb leftie brought down the evangelical who most agrees with his leftist views. And it wont change a single vote.