Leaders of the Green Party lashed out Wednesday at Democrats, accusing them of smearing presidential candidate Jill Stein due to her recently revealed Russia connection.
“Allegations linking Dr. Stein with Russia are based solely on Internet rumors magnified in the social media ’echo chamber,” said Jody Grage, secretary of the Green Party, in a statement. “Democrats are clearly motivated by revenge against Greens for having participated as an independent alternative party in the 2016 presidential race, instead of endorsing Hillary Clinton.”
Ms. Stein was reportedly asked to turn over documents relating to a 2015 dinner she had where Russian President Vladimir Putin and former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn were also in attendance. She said in a tweet earlier this week that she “is cooperating” and “sharing all communications relevant to the committee’s mission.”
The Green Party also accused Republicans of trying to shift the Russia focused away from President Trump. Mr. Trump’s campaign is currently under investigation for possible collusion by special counsel Robert Mueller.
“Democrats are using ’Russia, Russia, Russia’ as an excuse to eliminate election competition and silence genuine progressive voices and ideas,” Ms. Grage said. “Republicans want to shift public suspicions regarding ’Russia, Russia, Russia’ away from Trump.”
• Sally Persons can be reached at spersons@washingtontimes.com.
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