I’d hate to be McGinniss if Todd every meets him on a quiet street. Todd is a true gentleman, and his fury is understandable.
In political terms, the only thing to do with this sort of smearing lie is ignore it, or you give it weight. The more it gets reported on, the more the headline gets a hold on the casual reader - people remember headlines, not the story, so not hugely happy about seeing this running.
But:
This is a devoted husband and honorable man defending his wife from lies and smears - completely different rules from politics, though inevitably it will be politicised beyond belief.
Heck, if I was there in that hypothetical quiet street, I’d hold his coat while he took care of some business, then swear blind we’d been in a different county the whole time.
In political terms, the only thing to do with this sort of smearing lie is ignore it, or you give it weight.
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You are exactly right. He has made this statement, and, now, he should not make any more about the subject. If he is asked, he should just remind the reporter that he has already commented and has nothing further to add.
The media, even those without animosity toward Sarah, would love to get a back-and-forth going here.