Hillary Clinton insisted Bible-thumping “faith adviser” to her 2008 presidential campaign be kept on board regardless of accusations that he repeatedly sexually harassed a younger lady who worked for him, a brand new report stated.
Clinton’s campaign manager advised that she boot the adviser, Burns Strider, however the former first lady declined, opting instead to cut his pay for a number of weeks and have him endure counseling, the New York Times reported, citing sources.
The allegation towards Strider was made by a 30-year-old woman who shared an office with him and informed a campaign official that the accused perv had rubbed her shoulders, kissed her on the forehead and sent her suggestive emails. She was given another job.
Strider, a co-founder of the American Values Network, sent Clinton scripture readings each day for months throughout her first campaign, and was employed 5 years later to steer a group known as Correct the Record, that supported Clinton’s 2016 candidacy and was created by former conservative-turned-loyal Clintonista David Brock, the paper reported.
He ultimately was canned months later for office issues, together with more sexual harassment accusations, sources informed the Times.
A Clinton rep gave the paper an announcement from Utrecht, Kleinfeld, Fiori, Partners, a law firm that represented the campaign in 2008.
“To ensure a safe working environment, the campaign had a process to address complaints of misconduct or harassment. When matters arose, they were reviewed in accordance with these policies, and appropriate action was taken,” the statement mentioned. “This complaint was no exception.”
The woman’s grievance was taken to Clinton’s campaign manager, who informed her that Strider, who was married at the time, ought to be tossed overboard — however the candidate insisted that he stay on staff and only get a slap on the wrist.
