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Hillary fought to keep pervy adviser on staff

Hillary Clinton insisted that a Bible-thumping “faith adviser” to her 2008 presidential campaign be kept on board despite accusations that he repeatedly sexually harassed a young woman who worked for him, a new report said Friday.

Clinton’s campaign manager recommended that she boot the adviser, Burns Strider, but the former first lady declined, opting instead to cut his pay for a few weeks and have him undergo counseling, the New York Times reported, citing sources.

The allegation against Strider was made by a 30-year-old woman who shared an office with him and told a campaign official that the accused perv had rubbed her shoulders, kissed her on the forehead and sent her suggestive emails. She was given another job.

Strider, a co-founder of the American Values Network, sent Clinton scripture readings daily for months during her first campaign, and was hired five years later to lead a group called Correct the Record that supported Clinton’s 2016 candidacy and was created by former conservative-turned-loyal Clintonista David Brock, the paper reported.





He eventually was canned months later for workplace issues, including more sexual harassment accusations, sources told the Times.

A Clinton rep gave the paper a statement from Utrecht, Kleinfeld, Fiori, Partners, a law firm that represented the campaign in 2008.

“To ensure a safe working environment, the campaign had a process to address complaints of misconduct or harassment. When matters arose, they were reviewed in accordance with these policies, and appropriate action was taken,” the statement said. “This complaint was no exception.”

The woman’s complaint was taken to Clinton’s campaign manager, who told her that Strider, who was married at the time, should be tossed overboard — but the candidate insisted that he remain on staff and only get a slap on the wrist.





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