Gee, this is a tough one. Which "liar" do you believe? Moore or Daschle? Daschle's excuse for leaving early doesn't quite cut it. There were no Senate votes at midnight the night of the premiere.
I'm inclinded to believe Daschle - had the little runt actually hugged Moore, he probably would have been sucked into one of the creases underneath Moore's gut and never been seen again.