Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Larry Elder’s Ex-Fiancee Denies Politico Report that He ‘Waved’ a Loaded Gun at Her
NOQ Report ^ | 08/20/2021 | JD Rucker

Posted on 08/20/2021 9:29:18 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

There was a time not too long ago when I considered POLITICO to be one of the few left-leaning mainstream news outlets that played straight with the facts. But repeated offenses to journalistic standards in recent months has made me put them in the same classification as CNN, Salon, and the Huffington Post. They are fake news.

A “bombshell” report posted yesterday claimed California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder “waved a gun” at ex-fiancee Alexandra Datig “while high on marijuana.” The inflammatory characterization of the alleged event remains in the first paragraph of the story several hours after Datig informed them for the second time that he never waved nor pointed the gun at her.

Larry Elder Waved Gun

The reality of her tale, which Elder denies, is that she claims he checked to see if his firearm was loaded before replacing it in a drawer. He did not wave it. He did not point it at her. He did not threaten her in any way, neither with the firearm nor verbally.

But reality doesn’t hurt his chances of defeating Democrat Gavin Newsom next month during the California recall election. So, POLITICO sensationalized it for effect. Unfortunately, the vast majority of reports on other mainstream media outlets repeated POLITICO’s lies. The only one we found that treated it honestly was the Los Angeles Times, which reported:

In her interview with The Times last week, Datig also said that Elder did not “wave” the gun, as later reported by Politico. After that account went online Thursday, Datig reiterated that point.

Datig, who is reportedly supporting and possibly working with former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s campaign, has very high political ambitions in the state. Having an ex-fiancee as the Governor of California would hamper her prospects.

Leftist mainstream media knows Larry Elder is a candidate who can drive more California voters to recall Gavin Newsom. He is their top target in the state. They’ll do anything, including lie, to keep their chosen one in office.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: fiance; gun; larryelder; searchandfind
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-30 next last

1 posted on 08/20/2021 9:29:18 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

Keep digging.


2 posted on 08/20/2021 9:32:53 AM PDT by cicero2k
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

I was afraid they’d smear Elder. Lots of men have things in their past that can be twisted into something sinister.


3 posted on 08/20/2021 9:33:33 AM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

The Left is very afraid, which is why they’ve rigged the election with ballot envelops with holes positioned to reveal “Yes” votes for the recall.


4 posted on 08/20/2021 9:33:44 AM PDT by G Larry (Those destroying the Constitution must demonize those who would defend it.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: G Larry

Yes my ballot return envelope has the mysterious hole. I’m voting for Kevin Kiley.


5 posted on 08/20/2021 9:35:45 AM PDT by olivia3boys
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

Such malice should not go without just consequences


6 posted on 08/20/2021 9:36:39 AM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

last article said he “showed” her a gun, now it’s waving...

what’s next, he shot her?


7 posted on 08/20/2021 9:38:16 AM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. P144:1)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Chode

RE: what’s next, he shot her?

Yeah, that’ll do it.... HA HA


8 posted on 08/20/2021 9:41:12 AM PDT by SeekAndFind (u)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

The good news is that this means they are really scared of Larry.


9 posted on 08/20/2021 9:41:38 AM PDT by Kid Shelleen (Beat your plowshares into swords. Let the weak say I am strong)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

She also denied it.


10 posted on 08/20/2021 9:43:53 AM PDT by Do_Tar (To my NSA handler: I have an alibi.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: cicero2k

The author of this article thought, until a few months ago, that Politico was a fair reporter. Delusional. Just think of politico and Washington post as about the same.


11 posted on 08/20/2021 9:44:05 AM PDT by Freee-dame
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

They’ll do anything, including lie, to keep their chosen one in office.

Nah....they wouldn’t stoop that low would they?


12 posted on 08/20/2021 9:44:22 AM PDT by sanjuanbob (Do NOT buy Chinese ProductsI)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

Dupe thread.

On the main thread, much was said about how no one cares about this incident.

While conveniently overlooking the fact Elder was engaged to a whore.


13 posted on 08/20/2021 9:46:59 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (I love my country. It's my government that I hate.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

That was not his gun it’s just what he calls it.


14 posted on 08/20/2021 9:47:40 AM PDT by Vaduz (women and children to be impacIQ of chimpsted the most.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

another fine example of ‘journolism’ aka character assassination without substantiation.

She sounds a bit looney to me.


15 posted on 08/20/2021 9:53:35 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi - Monthly Donors Rock!!! In CONgre$$ WE're Disgusted!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

Interesting... Larry is ahead of the game so an ex lover from years ago suddenly appears. Me thinks Newsom is getting desperate.


16 posted on 08/20/2021 9:59:45 AM PDT by Lucky2 (I'm maskless and proud )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Vaduz

“That was not his gun it’s just what he calls it.”

This is my rifle
This is my gun
This is for killing
......................you know the rest.


17 posted on 08/20/2021 10:00:31 AM PDT by billyboy15
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

I would not be surprised if that uber rino puke Kevin Faulconer is behind this.


18 posted on 08/20/2021 10:01:03 AM PDT by forgotten man
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

So what? No harm no foul. It was a what you call a visual aide or a way to get the point across.


19 posted on 08/20/2021 10:33:28 AM PDT by Recompennation (Don’t blame me my vote didn’t count.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SeekAndFind

Get the sensational lie out there quickly. Let the truth dribble out. - Modern journalism 101.


20 posted on 08/20/2021 10:33:35 AM PDT by pfflier
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-30 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson