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Politics
Greg Bluestein

As Herschel Walker faces new abortion claim, a familiar pattern emerges among his allies

CUMMING, Ga. — There was almost a sense of routine among Herschel Walker and his supporters during his first major rally since another round of damaging allegations was leveled against him.

Just as he did with past scandals, the Republican U.S. Senate hopeful denied claims from a second woman who on Wednesday said the former football star pressed her to have an abortion despite his outspoken opposition to the procedure.

National Republicans rallied around him, saying he is a redeemed figure under attack from vengeful Democrats and their allies days before a matchup against Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock.

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