Just dropped: Our piece on allegations against Congressman Keith Ellison. https://nyti.ms/2NssrUO
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He was a Democratic Party star. Now a former girlfriend accuses him of emotional injury, turning the case into a test among liberals: Where to draw the line between a messy relationship and an abusive one. With @fstockman.
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I imagine this case hits home for a lot of women (and men). I'll be interested to read your comments.
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Some of the comments on our story so far: "Mr. Ellison seems to have a very bad pattern in his relationships with women. And I'm willing to accept Ms. Monahan's allegations as true. But that doesn't necessarily mean he's an abuser."
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"Grew up in a home with extreme emotional abuse directed at my mother and all the children ...This broadening of the term abuse and also overuse of the word assault minimizes the experience that survivors have had."
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"This is all so confusing. Who to believe? Who to support? On one hand is a charismatic black Muslim progressive - but a man. And on the other hand is a bevy of progressive female activists."
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"Until more solid evidence or another significant corroboration is revealed, I am withholding my judgement. A contentious relationship should not ruin a reputation."
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"Sorry..pulling a woman out of bed against her will while cursing at her is both physical and emotional abuse. No way around that."
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He IS a Democratic Party star.
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