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  Yea, or perhaps his opponent could have mentioned it during the campaign?
context: It is my understanding, from the news this morning, that yes they knew. The Democrats knew, and tried to tell the media, including the New York Times. The media didn't care, instead focussing on 'crime'. >
  
  Was there anything Democrats could have done themselves to get the word out? >
  
  Contrary to popular belief,  democrats don't own media sources.  If a paper won't take it up,  they are SOL. >
  
  No independent left-leaning media outlet you could go to? ProPublica, Mother Jones? No running ads about it? What's opposition research for if you can't do anything with it?