Yes, I think that's very likely.
Still, it wasn't a wise move to open herself up like that-especially right before an election- and her poor judgement in doing so is far worse than her indiscretions 20+ years ago, in my opinion.

If Turei has a PR advisor I hope she's fired them already.

People are afraid to speak out against Bennett as her Pitbull tactics are well-known.
Apparently those who know about her past have been told to keep quite.
Where are investigative journalists when you need them?