The lawmakers said they asked the Judicial Standards Commission to investigate Riggs for these comments. Their letter—plainly yet astonishingly—accused her of "outlining her specific position on issues ... while stating what she perceives to be her opponent's position." They threaten legislative "action" against her, which could mean impeachment.
In her most recent ad, Riggs says that she "believes in a woman's right to choose," a vague assertion. Earlier, she warned that "my opponent" could be in charge of deciding if an abortion ban is constitutional.
Republicans may have a different goal in mind with Riggs. They might be hoping that this unfounded ethics investigation will make it harder for her to keep her seat in the ongoing election.
The Republican-aligned Carolina Journal immediately publicized the "investigation" into Riggs. This "October surprise" comes as polls show a very tight race.
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