While the sexual-assault accusation against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden swiftly dominated the presidential race last week, the case also has had an impact on the Senate campaign trail. I served with Joe Biden in the Senate, and I have respect for his service to our country." Gideon supported Biden in the March 3 Maine Democratic primary, which happened weeks before the Reade allegation surfaced. McConnell himself, as the Senate majority leader, has been the subject of regular attacks from Democrats, particularly the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, on the Kavanaugh issue. "I think Tara Reade’s accusations against Joe Biden should be treated exactly as Joe Biden wanted Ms. Ford's allegations treated," Collins said.

Source: Fox News May 05, 2020 21:17 UTC