Tag: #misconduct

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 : Sexual misconduct scandals pile up in midterms.

Story by Terell Wright

A pileup of sexual misconduct cases in front of the House Ethics Committee is casting more uncertainty over several races in the run-up to the midterms, giving a potential boost to Democrats despite scandals in both parties.

GOP Reps. Cory Mills of Florida and Max Miller of Ohio are both under investigation by the secretive committee as they seek re-election, and Rep. Chuck Edwards (R., N.C.) ended his bid after a probe was announced. The panel is also investigating Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California, though his seat is set to stay in his party’s column even if he loses.
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