Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno from Ohio faces allegations of being linked to an adult online dating site, which were debunked by the site's founder. The Associated Press report was called into question, with evidence showing the account was likely a prank or setup. Moreno's campaign denied any involvement and labeled the story as a 'vile hit piece.'
Key Points
Site founder refutes geolocation data linking Moreno to dating site
Former intern claims responsibility for the account as a prank
Campaign denies involvement and criticizes the Associated Press report
Pros
Debunked allegations against Bernie Moreno
Support from supporters and endorsers in light of the allegations
Cons
Potential damage to Moreno's campaign due to false accusations