Nobody has a right to be elected. We are talking about whether this man, in view of this disclosure, provides the best chance of getting rid of Notso Thin Lizzy. We are not talking about “ruining” his life. If not getting the job you want ‘ruins your life’ well you might want to take another look at what you really value. Now, here there are a lot of questions. Were 18 & 14 really the relevant ages (got to check the birth dates)? Where is the child today and what does he say? How about her parents? Who raised the child after the mother killed herself, and why? Unless there are happy answers to all of these questions, why IMO the sensible option would be to find another candidate.
US House candidate Bouchard says he impregnated 14-year-old when he was 18 Star Tribune