Tag: #GOP

MSN News : These scandals follow multiple Republican and Democratic House members resigning after facing probes by the House panel.

Story by Terell Wright

In April, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R., Texas) quit after admitting to an affair with a member of his staff who later died by suicide. Democrats now see a chance to pick up the seat, after pro-gun YouTuber Brandon Herrera, known for controversial comments, won the GOP nomination, though the Republican remains favored.

Gonzales departed just as Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.) left Congress and the state governor race over allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment and assault from multiple women. Swalwell denied the allegations.

Another Democrat, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, also resigned that month over allegations of financial fraud, money laundering and campaign finance rule violations. She called the process a “witch hunt.” She is running Tuesday to win back a seat in Congress.

Both the Swalwell and Cherfilus-McCormick seats are in solidly blue districts and are expected to stay in Democratic hands.
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MSN News : Mills has compared his legal troubles with the president’s and said he is facing the same GOP establishment that tried to hinder Trump’s rise.

Story by Terell Wright

Mills’s main GOP opponent, former broadcast news anchor Ryan Elijah, warned that if Mills won the nomination, Republicans “are going to get a huge surprise in November.”

Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to support Mills, stating that he has “not endorsed Cory Mills and I do not support Cory Mills.” Two of Mills’s Republican colleagues, Florida Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, have also criticized Mills and have endorsed Elijah for the seat.

In Ohio, Miller is under investigation by the committee following accusations of domestic violence and child abuse made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R., Ohio). He won his primary but has refused to drop out of the race. Republicans worry the allegations against Miller could cost the GOP a House seat and potentially depress GOP turnout in a state with competitive races for governor and Senate.

“I am in this for the long haul,” Miller said. “I know there are some people that are concerned about my ability to win this race right now, but I don’t share that.”