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71. The Plot Sickens

Tue Oct 4, 2022, 08:14 PM

Oct 2022

Walker's team knew of an abortion allegation months before it surfaced

His team was aware and had time to prepare. They just hoped it wouldn’t come out before the election.

Months before news broke alleging that Herschel Walker paid for an abortion, top Republicans in the state -- including those advising his team -- warned him that the story could torpedo his campaign.

Four people with knowledge of those preliminary discussions said that the abortion issue was well known within the state, even before reporters began inquiring about it....

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'Pro-Life' Herschel Walker Paid for Girlfriend's Abortion [View all] Jose Garcia Oct 2022 OP

Is anybody surprised? mwb970 Oct 2022 #1

Nope. Archae Oct 2022 #5

I won't "cast the first stone" but I WILL make note of this. mpcamb Oct 2022 #33

Nobody should be. sakabatou Oct 2022 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author COL Mustard Oct 2022 #43

Not at all. XorXor Oct 2022 #57

Whatta a joke of a candidate. Begs the question, how do Republicans vet candidates? OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2022 #2

If it has an R label it's their type of candidate. bullimiami Oct 2022 #6

They ask the orange cantaloupe if he likes the candidate SouthernDem4ever Oct 2022 #10

vetting not necessary as It does not matter to the #MAGA crowd. Maybe a few but my guess riversedge Oct 2022 #19

Thinking the local braintrust of the Republican brand (State level)..... OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2022 #20

This is how Repukes pick candidates. Trump picks for them, and NCjack Oct 2022 #37

How do Republicans vet candidates? COL Mustard Oct 2022 #44

Funny but most veterinarians are too smart to fall for that idiot. efhmc Oct 2022 #64

Yeah, but maybe one would neuter him. COL Mustard Oct 2022 #69

RAISES the question. mwb970 Oct 2022 #59

So you are "begging the question" with a pun? efhmc Oct 2022 #65

Of course he did. paleotn Oct 2022 #3

I'm sure there are Republicans who are beautiful human beings... dchill Oct 2022 #4

Too bad it didn't just happen, she could have really cashed out SouthernDem4ever Oct 2022 #7

Nail/coffin Major Nikon Oct 2022 #8

folks, by his definition, that's "murder for hire", so...no more questions* bringthePaine Oct 2022 #11

What a great guy! he even gave her a tip! rurallib Oct 2022 #12

Twice Marthe48 Oct 2022 #18

Is someone going to make an attack ad about it that plays 24/7? maxsolomon Oct 2022 #13

Less than 50% of Georgians, if polling is correct AdamGG Oct 2022 #28

I fuggin hope you're correct maxsolomon Oct 2022 #49

C'mon. That's probably before Herschel turned his life over to Jesus. Jim__ Oct 2022 #14

Exactly this! Docreed2003 Oct 2022 #15

Ruh-Roh!!! Ford_Prefect Oct 2022 #16

Would you rather he hadn't? malthaussen Oct 2022 #17

I think the point is .... LenaBaby61 Oct 2022 #22

Of course that's the point. malthaussen Oct 2022 #62

Have you seen what his son's said about him? LenaBaby61 Oct 2022 #68

Lighten up on the poor guy! Richard D Oct 2022 #21

We (Alabama) elected a former football coach senator. trof Oct 2022 #23

All three branches of government "You know, the House, the Senate, and the executive." keithbvadu2 Oct 2022 #26

Yep, that's our boy. trof Oct 2022 #30

His tenure at Texas Tech was rather remarkable too. He took Strive For Honor to heart. Believe me! czarjak Oct 2022 #45

Yeah, we are. Ferrets are Cool Oct 2022 #48

Just the one? evolves Oct 2022 #24

Herschel's #1 supporting family member talking about raising your kids. keithbvadu2 Oct 2022 #25

I'm amazed she saved the receipt! truthisfreedom Oct 2022 #27

He Was A Football Star -- It Was An Autograph nt smb Oct 2022 #53

Didn't I read that he kept finding kids he "didn't know" were his? Frustratedlady Oct 2022 #29

This lady kept the receipts LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2022 #31

What a shock BradAllison Oct 2022 #32

Well, Well, Well, isn't that swell. Maybe Herschel will burn in hell,............after Stuart G Oct 2022 #34

How in the world does this guy even come close to being a serious candidate? How far have we fallen? Evolve Dammit Oct 2022 #35

I swear, no other election illustrates the double standard so clearly. mahina Oct 2022 #36

I was there many times when he scored touchdowns but................... UGADawg Oct 2022 #38

In 2009 Walker was 47. Not exactly a teen.... NM Grins Oct 2022 #39

Wow not fooled Oct 2022 #40

Stories like that sound familiar here in Peyton Place too. Since the 60's for me. czarjak Oct 2022 #41

It's not going to stick ThoughtCriminal Oct 2022 #42

Oops nattyice Oct 2022 #46

And it will still be a close race. Repugs don't care about hypocrisy. Ferrets are Cool Oct 2022 #47

All he has to do now multigraincracker Oct 2022 #50

daily beast. better we wait til we know this woman is real nt msongs Oct 2022 #51

Laws are for other people. Norbert Oct 2022 #52

It's simple AncientOfDays Oct 2022 #54

Hey Walker, if you're SO against abortion, why not get a vasectomy and prevent more Ziggysmom Oct 2022 #55

I just can't understand how this moron is polling even with Sen. Warnock Bayard Oct 2022 #56

IMO this is about to change. Walker's son outed him about violence against him and his mom Ford_Prefect Oct 2022 #58

The magic 'R' . . . a powerful talisman against accusations of hipocrisy n/t Strelnikov_ Oct 2022 #67

Remember, athletes politicians & entertainers will ALWAYS be able to get their abortions! oldsoftie Oct 2022 #60

Two points/questions TlalocW Oct 2022 #61

Trump foisted a whole slate of these assholes on the public The_Casual_Observer Oct 2022 #63

Of course. They're all l like that. NH Ethylene Oct 2022 #66

you... myohmy2 Oct 2022 #70

The Plot Sickens smb Oct 2022 #71