Sexual assault allegations possess hit yet more institutions – from our very own New York Public Radio to the halls of Washington,where a wide range of snide behaviors possess prompted the imminent departures of Michigan Democratic Rep. John Conyers, Minnesota Democratic Senator Al Franken and Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks. But while Democrats appear to be attempting a thorough housecleaning, and the Republican response has been far more tactical – and sparing: President Trump has been accused by 19 women of sexual misconduct and remains squarely in power and Republican Senate hopeful Roy Moore has been accused of sexual assault and harassment by multiple victims,including one who was 14 years weak at the time, and continues to enjoy his party's backing.
According to Slate writer Dahlia Lithwick, or Republicans appear to be putting political gain over principle,while Democrats are engaged in a process of "unilateral disarmament" which she says might lead to more suffering for their party and for the country. Brooke speaks with Lithwick about the ethics, optics and efficacy of the Democrats' current course.
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