A senior adviser to Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign who was accused of repeatedly sexually harassing a young subordinate was kept on the campaign at Mrs. Clinton’s request, according to four people familiar with what took place. Mrs. Clinton’s campaign manager at the time recommended that she fire the adviser, Burns Strider. But Mrs. Clinton did not. Instead, Mr. Strider was docked several weeks of pay and ordered to undergo counseling, and the young woman was moved to a new job. Mr. Strider, who was Mrs. Clinton’s faith adviser, a co-founder of the American Values Network, and sent the candidate scripture readings every morning for months during the campaign, was hired five years later to lead an independent group that supported Mrs. Clinton’s 2016 candidacy, Correct the Record, which was created by a close Clinton ally, David Brock. He was fired after several months for workplace issues, including allegations that he harassed a young female aide, according to three people close to Correct the Record’s management.
In response to the story, Clinton tweeted, “A story appeared today about something that happened in 2008. I was dismayed when it occurred, but was heartened the young woman came forward, was heard, and had her concerns taken seriously and addressed.”
A story appeared today about something that happened in 2008. I was dismayed when it occurred, but was heartened the young woman came forward, was heard, and had her concerns taken seriously and addressed.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 27, 2018
“I called her today to tell her how proud I am of her and to make sure she knows what all women should: we deserve to be heard,” added Clinton.
I called her today to tell her how proud I am of her and to make sure she knows what all women should: we deserve to be heard.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 27, 2018
Note: Some tweets compiled by The Blaze.
Clinton was then promptly roasted by media types from across the political spectrum.
“Weinstein’s victims were also heard — by legions of PIs and lawyers. Nassar’s victims were also heard — by incompetent, evil bureaucrats. Being “heard” is not enough. You heard, and you moved *her*,” tweeted National Review‘s Tiana Lowe.
Weinstein's victims were also heard — by legions of PIs and lawyers. Nassar's victims were also heard — by incompetent, evil bureaucrats. Being "heard" is not enough. You heard, and you moved *her* https://t.co/idqUkx0yye
— Tiana Lowe (@TianaTheFirst) January 27, 2018
Quoting a Washington Post piece on the scandal, MSNBC‘s Mika Brzezinski tweeted, ““This exposes again the trademark Clinton failure to take personal responsibility; the allergy to owning up to error; the refusal to cede any ground, no less apologize; the incessant double-standarding, with more forgiving rules for the Clintons.””
“This exposes again the trademark Clinton failure to take personal responsibility; the allergy to owning up to error; the refusal to cede any ground, no less apologize; the incessant double-standarding, with more forgiving rules for the Clintons.” https://t.co/nXHuQ7CqRA
— Mika Brzezinski (@morningmika) January 27, 2018
“Hillary Clinton’s appalling statement last night refusing to apologize or even to take responsibility for her failure to act seriously in 2008 against sexual harassment, reminded me of this telling photo,” tweeted The Weekly Standard‘s Bill Kritsol. Note: Bill Kristol’s twitter account was been hacked by Turkish hackers Saturday thus removing his blue checkmark badge.
Hillary Clinton's appalling statement last night refusing to apologize or even to take responsibility for her failure to act seriously in 2008 against sexual harassment, reminded me of this telling photo. pic.twitter.com/Sd2a2gXUKd
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) January 27, 2018
Did you call Monica? Juanita? Until you do, you will forever be part of the problem, not the solution. When you and @GloriaSteinem were slut-shaming and smearing Bill’s accusers, was that in service of making sure women deserved to be heard? Come clean. For many in my generation, @HillaryClinton is the start of #metoo. Watching her stand by a man who abused his power and sexually harass women opened many of our eyes. #timesup to #womanup and say @TIMESUPNOW,” tweeted S.E. Cupp.
Did you call Monica? Juanita? Until you do, you will forever be part of the problem, not the solution. #womanup https://t.co/sZeMsZlnHP
— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) January 27, 2018
When you and @GloriaSteinem were slut-shaming and smearing Bill’s accusers, was that in service of making sure women deserved to be heard? Come clean. #womenup https://t.co/sZeMsZlnHP
— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) January 27, 2018
For many in my generation, @HillaryClinton is the start of #metoo. Watching her stand by a man who abused his power and sexually harass women opened many of our eyes. #timesup to #womanup and say @TIMESUPNOW.
— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) January 27, 2018
“I don’t think it is acceptable any longer to say a woman’s concerns were “taken seriously and addressed” if you kept the harasser on staff and reassigned the woman to a new job. #MeToo,” tweeted the Daily Caller‘s Amber Athey, who broke the sexual harassment bombshell report about MSNBC‘s Chris Matthews.
I don't think it is acceptable any longer to say a woman's concerns were "taken seriously and addressed" if you kept the harasser on staff and reassigned the woman to a new job. #MeToo https://t.co/F4IgXOxoSB
— Amber Athey (@amber_athey) January 27, 2018
“Then why did you hurt HER career by making her change jobs, while you put the man who sexually harassed her stay in his job?
Did you ever worry he would do it to the other women in your campaign? PS – Why did you continue to use a known sexual harasser who targets vulnerable women as your personal spiritual advisor for five more years? Did you know he was continuing to sexually harass other women lower than him at work?” asked reporter Emily Miller.
Then why did you hurt HER career by making her change jobs, while you put the man who sexually harassed her stay in his job?
Did you ever worry he would do it to the other women in your campaign ? #metoo https://t.co/FtSQzK06Pn— Emily Miller (@EmilyMiller) January 27, 2018
PS – Why did you continue to use a known sexual harasser who targets vulnerable women as your personal spiritual advisor for five more years?
Did you know he was continuing to sexually harass other women lower than him at work?#metoo https://t.co/FtSQzK06Pn— Emily Miller (@EmilyMiller) January 27, 2018
“Glad you @hillaryclinton were dismayed. Your 2008 campaign manager was more dismayed and wanted the guy fired. Why did you protect him and keep him around? By contrast, the victim was moved,” tweeted I24NEWS anchor David Shuster.
Glad you @hillaryclinton were dismayed. Your 2008 campaign manager was more dismayed and wanted the guy fired. Why did you protect him and keep him around? By contrast, the victim was moved. https://t.co/5xAB1CTQ5n
— David Shuster (@DavidShuster) January 27, 2018
Here are some zingers from the non-blue checkmark crowd.
— #releasethememo (@GrannyBonds) January 27, 2018
— GuardiaE (@EltonGuardia) January 27, 2018
Even aborted ones? pic.twitter.com/2ZJVtky7x9
— ann (@silverann9) January 27, 2018
Did you call @MonicaLewinsky ? Asking for a friend
— Chris Hitchcock (@Chris_Hitchcock) January 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/RebeliousOne2/status/957286214285119490
#hiLiary #feminism pic.twitter.com/s7TKjkqPTK
— PredatoryEcoFeminism (@PercyGoneWild) January 27, 2018
— Balitz (@Catherinenovo) January 27, 2018
This is how I view you pic.twitter.com/d7ame267Vg
— 😎 (@MRB33R) January 27, 2018
Whoever manages this Twitter account, should really rethink what they do.
What about those voices of Mary Mahoney, Suzanne Coleman and Barbara Wise?
Not to mention #sethrich?Hillary probably reads a list like that and fondly reminisces#clintonbodycount#deepstate#qanon
— Econ Politicist (@EconPoliticist) January 27, 2018
Hahaha! HYPOCRISY at its best! You make my skin crawl!
— Jayne Ferguson (@jayneeferguson) January 27, 2018
Translation: Called and threatened her like all Bills victims. Paid her off for a glowing acceptance of apology. #LowClassWoman
— ✝💖 Comrade Katie 💖✝ (@KATIEforTrump20) January 27, 2018
If you called her, it was probably to Threaten her!! pic.twitter.com/dRlLZX8u4r
— Anne Scinta (@ScintaAnne) January 27, 2018
How can you sleep? pic.twitter.com/OQcSUrspbY
— Marilyn (@mekumpf) January 27, 2018
What about @atensnut
You are PURE Evil
— Boston For Trump +++ (@TrumpForBoston) January 27, 2018
Were bribes discussed in that phone conversation?🤔
— Brian Hoffman (@Brian01232837) January 27, 2018
Remember when your husband sexual assaulted numerous women and lied to the American people. Then you stood by his side and spoke poorly about the accusers? People don't forget. Your time is up #MAGA pic.twitter.com/PeT7kba0RA
— JazzThomas III (@JeffCouvs) January 27, 2018
#Hypocrite. You handled sexual harrassment & rape in your own home, in the administration, on your campaign, & with your friends (i.e., Weinstein, Spacey, & plenty more) like a chump who put $$ above all else. Go away.
— Sissy Jenkins (@sissylou1) January 27, 2018
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