MA-1: Morse accused of inappropriate sexual relations with college students

[YE]

Repeat after me:

The

Intercept

Is

Not

A

Credible

Source

Yes because the Intercept is the only one reporting that has reported this.

They’re the only ones reporting MA Democratic Party involvement, but what happened was clearly a hit job either way, although the idea that this was even remotely homophobic (his being gay was irrelevant) - as well as the argument that Morse didn’t do anything wrong (IIRC, he’s admitted to having had sex with students  at the university where he taught) - is pretty absurd.  Morse’s conduct was disqualifying, but the sexual harassment allegations by the Amherst College Dems were false, as well as a truly despicable hit job.  Both can be true at the same time.  

If Neal had any knowledge or involvement then he is unfit for public office, but so far no credible evidence has emerged suggesting that was the case (and no, a sleezy fringe website with a history of deliberately publishing false stories - including a false rape allegation - and spreading propaganda for one of America’s main adversaries basically saying “We can’t prove the MA Democratic Party was involved, but just take our word for it w/o question” is not credible evidence).

If they were his students, sure. My understanding is they weren't and he matched with students at his school where he was a part-professor via dating apps. Unless that was against their rules, I'd need to be sold that is disqualifying. I don't think Morse has anything to do with this tbh because his name is nowhere attached to it. I misread the previous post on the most recent accusations reported by the Intercept though (missed that it invoked the state party), so disregard my original comment.

[GAProgressive]

CDA continues to screw itself over, surprising no one.

[Adam Griffin]

IF IT'S ALL FAKE, then why are state Democrats launching formal internal investigations (which of course won't be concluded until after the primary)? Additionally, why aren't they making full-throated defenses of themselves saying that these claims are outright lies if in fact they are?

It's obvious: what's been released by The Intercept is the truth. They know it and so does everybody else not looking for a homophobic out to embrace the establishment. It doesn't take a month to verify whether or not select individuals made comments, recommendations, etc. It's a CYA situation where the apparatuses either expect to make some modest tsk-tsk noises at those who ginned this up if Morse wins, or release some after-the-fact findings (or perhaps none at all) if Morse loses, perhaps with some generic "we'll do better next time and/or have one sit-down with MA Stonewall Democrats to learn from our mistakes" statement.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

This smacked of BS the minute I saw it. Glad the truth has come out and that the race is tightening. Unfortunately, it might not help oust this fossil, but his days are likely numbered.

[TiltsAreUnderrated]

Hakeem Jeffries has been promoting a story about inaction on police brutality in Holyoke that seems to have a bit more meat to it than the College Democrats' letter. The president of Springfield City Council (who supports Morse) has hit back highlighting a record of police reforms that seems relatively impressive compared to what most mayors have done.

Neal has almost certainly been worse on this particular issue but, depending on how and if more details about this emerge, I can't imagine it will help Morse turn out his would-be supporters.

[brucejoel99]

Hakeem Jeffries has been promoting a story about inaction on police brutality in Holyoke that seems to have a bit more meat to it than the College Democrats' letter. The president of Springfield City Council (who supports Morse) has hit back highlighting a record of police reforms that seems relatively impressive compared to what most mayors have done.

Neal has almost certainly been worse on this particular issue but, depending on how and if more details about this emerge, I can't imagine it will help Morse turn out his would-be supporters.

Yeah, given that the first "scandal" against Morse arose right as mail-in voting started & now this is being dredged up right as early in-person voting starts, it seems pretty (& suspiciously) clear that the timing of the piece is meant to influence voting against the guy.

[ON Progressive]

https://twitter.com/AlexBMorse/status/1298289028983410693

[RussFeingoldWasRobbed]

Hakeem Jeffries has been promoting a story about inaction on police brutality in Holyoke that seems to have a bit more meat to it than the College Democrats' letter. The president of Springfield City Council (who supports Morse) has hit back highlighting a record of police reforms that seems relatively impressive compared to what most mayors have done.

Neal has almost certainly been worse on this particular issue but, depending on how and if more details about this emerge, I can't imagine it will help Morse turn out his would-be supporters.

Well that tells me everything I need to know about Jeffries. Total sleaze. God, are there any good candidates for Speaker after Pelosi leaves? UGHHHH

[Gracile]

https://twitter.com/aidachavez/status/1298362512853700608

[Morning in Atlas]

NHDP Chair Ray Buckley seems to have endorsed Morse.

Makes sense, considering the NHGOP tried (unsuccessfully) to torpedo his run for NHDP chair and manufacture a similar sex scandal.

Genuinely glad to see my state party is still alright.

[KaiserDave]

Currently in this district (Pittsfield area), yard sign advantage to Neal

[Skye]

Today in: "Surely nothing could make this race more contentious than it already is":

https://twitter.com/CharlieBakerMA/status/1298983667985915904

Also new RABA Research poll showing Neal beating Morse 49/40: https://jewishinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/RABAJewish-Insider-MA01-August-2020.pdf

[Roll Roons]

Today in: "Surely nothing could make this race more contentious than it already is":

https://twitter.com/CharlieBakerMA/status/1298983667985915904

Also new RABA Research poll showing Neal beating Morse 49/40: https://jewishinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/RABAJewish-Insider-MA01-August-2020.pdf

Isn't his approval rating among Democrats something like 85%?

[YE]

https://twitter.com/rpyers/status/1299430680942637062?s=21

[Logical]

https://twitter.com/AdamFrenier/status/1300487341371400192

Morse should be up for now from the early vote pattern. If Springfield doesn't turn out tomorrow then Neal would be in trouble.

[ON Progressive]

https://twitter.com/DRBoguslaw/status/1300563955253948416

[Figueira]

https://twitter.com/DRBoguslaw/status/1300563955253948416

I'm honestly surprised there hasn't been more oppo on Neal coming out during this campaign. There's no chance his time as Mayor of Springfield was perfect.

[Morning in Atlas]

My favorite part about this is the UMass Dems' "apology" not mentioning that Ennis and Abramson resigned, and then turning off replies.

Absolute bitch move from the UMass Homophobe Caucus.

[TiltsAreUnderrated]

https://twitter.com/DRBoguslaw/status/1300563955253948416

I'm honestly surprised there hasn't been more oppo on Neal coming out during this campaign. There's no chance his time as Mayor of Springfield was perfect.

One shouldn't need to dig up ancient history when he's outflanking the Trump administration to protect big pharma.

[Figueira]

https://twitter.com/DRBoguslaw/status/1300563955253948416

I'm honestly surprised there hasn't been more oppo on Neal coming out during this campaign. There's no chance his time as Mayor of Springfield was perfect.

One shouldn't need to dig up ancient history when he's outflanking the Trump administration to protect big pharma.

Oh sure, there are plenty of reasons to vote against Neal but Morse could clearly still use some help.

[KaiserDave]

Neal looks poised to win.

[redjohn]

Unfortunate for Morse, but there's no guarantee he would've won even without the homophobic hit-job.

[Morning in Atlas]

Unfortunate for Morse, but there's no guarantee he would've won even without the homophobic hit-job.

A bit early but if these results hold I don't even think I could blame the hitjob.

[Brittain33]

Unfortunate for Morse, but there's no guarantee he would've won even without the homophobic hit-job.

I agree, I don't think Neal was a good target, not in this district.

[TiltsAreUnderrated]

Unfortunate for Morse, but there's no guarantee he would've won even without the homophobic hit-job.

I agree, I don't think Neal was a good target, not in this district.

If a challenge persuades him not to wreck modest attempts at progressive healthcare/taxation reform, then the effort wasn't completely wasted.

Morse is winning several townships, but not his own, which runs counter to my expectations. Could there be a more credible challenger in this district?