Although there’s no evidence that Gabbard has embraced Russia, there is evidence that Russia has embraced Gabbard.

According to the New York Times, an independent analysis of the Russian news media found that RT, the Kremlin-backed news agency, features Gabbard far more than a candidate with her low polling numbers could expect. And “disinformation experts have also pointed to instances of suspicious activity surrounding Ms. Gabbard’s campaign.”

Reports that the Russian propaganda machine has been promoting Gabbard’s presidential aspirations aren’t new. They have been circulating at least since early this year. A February 2 NBC News article reported that Gabbard had become a favorite of the same English-language news sites employed by Russia to interfere with the 2016 election…