“Poetry Is Not Sexual Misconduct”: GOP Congressman Digs Hole Deeper

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards urges colleagues not to censure him amid harassment claims

A House Republican pressed his colleagues in a letter Tuesday not to censure him over sexual harassment allegations.

Chuck Edwards makes last-ditch plea to avoid censure

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) is pleading with his colleagues to reject his censure in a 22-page letter arguing that the House Ethics Committee made an "extraordinary leap" in determining that his behavior amounted to sexual harassment.Why it matters: Edwards' aggressive defense of his conduct — allegations that ultimately caused him to drop his reelection bid — comes as he tries to avoid one of the House's most serious punishments.The House Ethic…

GOP rep pens lengthy epic insisting 'friendship' with young female staff is not misconduct

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) is trying to salvage what is left of his reputation after sexual harassment allegations, even though he's already leaving Congress after the midterms.According to NOTUS, the embattled congressman sent a 23-page letter to his colleagues defending himself after the House Ethics Committee found "substantial evidence" that he engaged in "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers" …

“Poetry Is Not Sexual Misconduct”: GOP Congressman Digs Hole Deeper

Representative Chuck Edwards, accused of sexually harassing two women who worked for him, is now trying to clear his name.

Edwards Sends Letter Refuting Ethics Censure

“Embattled North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards sent a 23-page letter to his colleagues defending himself against sexual harassment allegations that led to his decision to not run for reelection in November,” NOTUS reports. Wrote Edwards: “Friendship is not misconduct. Generosity is not misconduct. Social interaction is not misconduct. Caring deeply about colleagues who have become […]