Justin Fairfax is not being Franken'd

[Ms. Toad]

43. So you are accusing a rape survivor, who happens to be a black, well-educated, college professor

- and a Democrat - of political assassination.

Nice.

Both accusers explained why now.

Tyson had moved on with her life (as many rape survivors choose to do), when she learned that Fairfax was likely to be elected Lt. Governor of Virginia. She felt obligated to tell friends of hers who were Virginia voters so they could make an informed choice as to whether they wanted a rapist as their Lt. Governor. For the same reason, she approached the Post at a time when sharing her story might prevent (not unseat) a rapist from becoming Lt. Governor. When the Northam blackface erupted - and it became clear that Fairfa might become governor, she considered going public. That choice was taken from her when one or more of her friends disclosed a private facebook post and her name. Once exposed - particularly after Fairfax accused her of lying and made false statements about the Post to prove it, she made a single statement to refute Fairfax's allegations that she was a liar.

Watson came forward when it became clear that Tyson was being trashed in order to save Fairfax's political career. And to satisfy your unwarranted demand of a contemporaneous accusation - she reported the rape to her friends immediatley, and has spoken with them over the years about it.

Your refusal to discuss, or acknowledge the pattern of which survivors DU chooses to victim blame is telling.