Note: it takes little or no evidence to FILE A LAWSUIT and if it is politically advantageous, the law firm may do it for free! Gloria Allred has gotten a lot of airtime with various lawsuits brought against non-LEFT candidates during campaign seasons. What is interesting is that one almost never hears anything more about the outcome of the same.
Curious that ...
Yes, but it does have an impact. That is why they continue to do it.
It is hard fora politician to win a liable lawsuit. A commentator? They can win a lawsuit, but it is difficult.