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House Democrats’ campaign arm investigates sexual harassment allegation against Poindexter
The committee hired an outside firm after two Democratic PACs said they were told of the allegation before the election and withdrew endorsements.
- On Friday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against newly elected House Democrat Brian Poindexter, who defeated Republican Rep. Max Miller in Ohio's 7th District last week.
- The Blue Dog PAC and the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC alerted the DCCC to the complaint just before the election, then pulled their endorsements of Poindexter pending the investigation's outcome.
- A campaign spokesperson stated, "Brian gave what he thought was an innocuous compliment to a volunteer," adding he "felt awful" upon learning it caused discomfort and the campaign hired an outside HR firm.
- Sources indicate Poindexter was not invited to new member orientations for the Progressive Caucus or the Blue Dog Coalition, while DCCC executive director Julie Merz requested the investigation be "swift, thorough and transparent."
- Lawmakers are currently discussing how to improve Capitol Hill's handling of sexual harassment claims, with a group of Democrats pushing for stricter conduct regulations as part of a House rules package for next year.
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Democratic Rep.-elect Brian Poindexter faces investigation over sexual harassment allegation
The House Democratic campaign arm has initiated an investigation into Democratic Rep.-elect Brian Poindexter following accusations that he made an inappropriate comment to a campaign volunteer ahead of his victory in Ohio’s 7th District.
·New York, United States
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House Democrats’ campaign arm investigates sexual harassment allegation against Poindexter
House Democrats’ campaign arm is investigating Rep.-elect Brian Poindexter (D-Ohio) for an allegation of sexual harassment, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) confirmed to The Hill on Friday. “The DCCC has been made aware of the allegations and takes them seriously. In the interest of fairness to all parties involved, we have hired an independent,…
·Washington, United States
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