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...Packwood has said that his initial denial came at a time when he was absent-minded due to campaign worries. It doesn't take a cynic to suggest that one of the things Packwood may have been worried about was how the allegations would affect his reelection chances...
...they decide to wait, the allegations could go unexamined until next spring, by which time Packwood will be well into his 25th year as a United States senator. Furthermore, given the recent history of Senate Ethics Commmittee investigations, Packwood is unlikely to receive more than a slap on the wrist even then...
...disturbing, therefore, to hear rumors that prominent feminist activists knew about Packwood's behavior for years but chose not to say anything in public. Moreover, it is clear that Packwood, or friends acting in his interest, have tried to get at, at least, two of the women bringing charges...
Mabsie Walters, a former campaign volunteer as well as a former president of the Oregon chapter of NARAL, was interrogated about Mary Heffernan, the founder of the chapter who is one of Packwood's principal accusers. Julie Williamson, a former Packwood aide, has claimed that a friend of Packwood advised her personal life would be investigated if she continued to maintain her story...
...Packwood is unlikely to resign. The success of a recall vote is dubious unless new accusations continue to appear. He maintains that now, "he gets it." Too bad we're stuck with...