Moore targets female accusers as critics decry intimidation

The Associated Press ^ | 11/17/2017 | AP

[Trump20162020]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Ever defiant, Republican Roy Moore's campaign lashed out at the women accusing him of sexual misconduct, declaring "let the battle begin." Women's advocates decried the talk as worn intimidation tactics in a desperate attempt to keep his imperiled Senate bid alive.

Moore ignored mounting calls from Washington Republicans concerned that he may not only lose a seat they were sure to win but also may do significant damage to the party's brand among women nationwide as they prepared for a difficult midterm election season.

Moore's team showed no such concerns Thursday. "You ask me if I believe the girls. No, I don't believe the girls. I believe Judge Moore," Moore strategist Dean Young said. "Let the battle begin. ... Get ready to fight Mitch McConnell. We're going to fight you to the death on this."

[spacewarp]

The picture isn’t “groping”. It’s sexual assault. It’s blatant. She’s defenseless and incapable of consent. That’s absolutely sexual assault, and there’s no doubt whatsoever. It’s not just possibly criminal. It’s a felony.

I’ve heard the Dems come out and say since he apologized that’s what he needed to keep from having to step down and literally, Hillary stated that she believed that his defense of abortion made it less likely to harm women than his misdeeds.