The Return Of Juanita Broaddrick

This post has been on the back burner for almost two months. Unfortunately, Kathleen Willey is not the only woman who claims Bill Clinton once raped her. Now 73, Ms. Broaddrick claims WJC atacked her in 1978.

Why are Willey and Broaddrick finally finding their audience? One factor is Hillary's presidential run. Another is the sordid tale of Bill Cosby finally coming to light. Perhaps most significantly is the passage of time.

When women originally came out of the shadows to tell of their close encounters with Bill Clinton they were viewed with suspicion. Were they looking for a settlement, ala Paula Jones? Were they GOP plants? Were they seeking attention?

Two decades later Willey and Broadrrick are not chomping caviar, they do not host talk shows, they are not political power brokers. These women's stories have not changed over the years. Two decades ago, the Rahms and Hillarys and Georges challenged their credibility with some success. That will be harder to do this time around especially when the reputations of Bill and Hillary and all the FOB's are so overwhelmingly tarnished.

Btoadrrick and Willey are victims and they are also survivors. They have stood strong and have lived good lives. Adversity hurt them but it did not destroy them. They are both alive and well. Justice delayed is justice denied of course but 2016 might deliver a measure of satisfaction. Let's hope so.