Other views: The politics of accusers vs. abusers

Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post:

“The Democratic Party forced (Conyers) out . ... The contrast with the GOP, which stood behind President Trump even after the Access Hollywood tape and now has thrown its full support behind an accused child molester, could not be greater — or more toxic . ... No elected Republican seems all that concerned. Yet a new PRRI poll shows the public’s eyes have been opened . ... ‘Stop the abusers!’ sadly now has taken on a partisan meaning, because Democrats are cleaning house and Republicans are letting the wolves in the door.”

Noah Rothman, USA TODAY:

“For years, prominent Democrats have advocated that women who allege abuse should enjoy not just sympathy but even reflexive deference from society. Unfortunately for Democrats ... they’ve demonstrated quite plainly they never meant a word of it . ... Despite making waves by saying Bill Clinton should have resigned after Monica Lewinsky came forward ... Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand cannot muster an opinion on Sen. Al Franken’s future . ... Conyers resigned Tuesday under pressure. But when he was first accused of sexual improprieties by multiple women ... House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi couldn’t bring herself to ‘believe’ the alleged victims.”

Emily Lindin, Teen Vogue, Twitter:

“I’m actually not at all concerned about innocent men losing their jobs over false sexual assault/harassment allegations.”

Carol Costello, CNN:

“I wish you could hear me scream. ’Cause, Emily, you are giving the backlashers ammunition by characterizing our watershed moment as nothing more than a witch hunt.”