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mfcorey1

(11,001 posts)
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 08:51 AM Feb 2021

Lincoln Project co-founder resigns amid John Weaver scandal

Was she sent to destroy?
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“Upon careful consideration, I have terminated my relationship with the Lincoln Project, effective immediately,” Horn told the New York Times.

The organization condemned John Weaver, a longtime GOP aide who admitted to sending sexually charged messages to men, ranging from teenagers to young adults. More than 20 men came forward in accusing Weaver of harassing them online.

"John Weaver’s grotesque and inappropriate behavior, coupled with his longstanding deceptions concerning that behavior, are sickening,” Horn said. “It is clear at this point that my views about how the Lincoln Project’s efforts are managed, and the best way to move the Lincoln Project forward into the future in the wake of these awful events, have diverged.’’

Prior to her resignation, Horn had requested a "signing bonus" payment of $250,000 and a $40,000-per-month consulting contract, the Lincoln Project alleged in a statement.

The request followed previous demands around Christmas, when Horn requested a board seat on the Lincoln Project, a television show, a podcast hosting assignment, and a staff to help her with the endeavors, the organization said.

"These demands were unanimously rejected by the management committee and board," the statement read. "We immediately accepted Jennifer Horn’s resignation from the Lincoln Project. We wish her the best in her future endeavors."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lincoln-project-co-founder-resigns-amid-john-weaver-scandal/ar-BB1dr79c?ocid=mailsignout&li=BBnb7Kz

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Lincoln Project co-founder resigns amid John Weaver scandal (Original Post) mfcorey1 Feb 2021 OP
I thought I just heard a segment of their podcast with Horn after they played 15 min or so of hlthe2b Feb 2021 #1
She resigned when she could not get the money she wanted malaise Feb 2021 #2
yeah I don't understand what that has to do with weaver unless it comes out she mucifer Feb 2021 #3
Don't rule that out malaise Feb 2021 #4
My My Jennifer Horn had a lot of demands MagickMuffin Feb 2021 #5

hlthe2b

(102,119 posts)
1. I thought I just heard a segment of their podcast with Horn after they played 15 min or so of
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 08:56 AM
Feb 2021

Rick Wilson's excoriating piece on Weaver. If I'm remembering right, she said nothing of the kind then.

Hmmm.

mucifer

(23,478 posts)
3. yeah I don't understand what that has to do with weaver unless it comes out she
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:07 AM
Feb 2021

knew it was happening.

MagickMuffin

(15,933 posts)
5. My My Jennifer Horn had a lot of demands
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 12:55 PM
Feb 2021


a board seat on the Lincoln Project, a television show, a podcast hosting assignment, and a staff to help her with the endeavors, the organization said.



Oh and I'd like breakfast in bed, tea at 3, and I'll let you know if I have other demands but this will suffice!
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