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Gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer , one of only two women to have been a legislative leader in Michigan, said the male-dominated Capitol has a "locker room" atmosphere in which it is not uncommon for female lawmakers and employees to confront sexual harassment. Whitmer , who was a lawmaker for 14 years, recounted once having to combat "very lewd" and "totally inappropriate" comments directed at her by a male senator in the Senate chamber.
The Democratic "shero" is, and always has been, a sham. But after Pelosi's incoherent babblefest on "Meet the Press" defending accused groper John Conyers and clown-cad Al Franken, the progressive left can no longer mask her partisan perv apologism.
Two weeks ago, it seemed former President Bill Clinton was finished as a public figure. A variety of public intellectuals on the left had consigned him to the ashtray of history; they'd attested to their newfound faith in his rape accuser Juanita Broaddrick or torn him to shreds for having taken advantage of a young intern, Monica Lewinsky.
U.S. Rep. John Conyers speaks at a session during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 45th annual legislative conference Sept. 18, 2015 in Washington, D.C. That same year, Conyers paid more than $27,000 to settle a sexual harassment complaint against him.
Rep. John Conyers' attorney said that the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat has not decided whether to resign amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
White House Envisions Tillerson Ouster From State Dept., to Be Replaced by Pompeo, Within Weeks - WASHINGTON - The White House has developed a plan to force out Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, whose relationship with President Trump has been strained, and replace him with Mike Pompeo Army veteran says Franken groped her during USO tour in 2003 - STORY HIGHLIGHTS - An Army veteran says Sen. Al Franken groped her in December 2003, telling CNN that while she was deployed in Kuwait, the Minnesota Democrat cupped her breast during a photo op.
White House Envisions Tillerson Ouster From State Dept., to Be Replaced by Pompeo, Within Weeks - WASHINGTON - The White House has developed a plan to force out Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, whose relationship with President Trump has been strained, and replace him with Mike Pompeo Army veteran says Franken groped her during USO tour in 2003 - STORY HIGHLIGHTS - An Army veteran says Sen. Al Franken groped her in December 2003, telling CNN that while she was deployed in Kuwait, the Minnesota Democrat cupped her breast during a photo op.
John Conyers Hospitalized For Stress-Related Illness Amid Sex Scandal - DETROIT - U.S. Congressman John Conyers is hospitalized for a "stress-related" illness. - Family spokesperson Sam Riddle confirmed Thursday morning that the 88-year-old Detroit Democrat is seeking treatment at a local hospital.
In this photo provided by Dennis Lennox, Democratic Rep. John Conyers, the longest serving member of the House, is seen on a plane to Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. Conyers missed two roll call votes in the House Tuesday night and was photographed by a passenger boarding a Delta Airlines flight to Detroit.
House Speaker Paul Ryan says sexual harassment shouldn't exist anywhere, "let alone in the United States Congress" - and he says it won't be tolerated. Calls for Michigan Rep. John Conyers to resign are growing after a former staffer said the longest-serving member of the House made unwanted sexual advances, including partially undressing in front of her and inappropriate touching.
Calls for Michigan Rep. John Conyers to resign are growing after a former staffer said the longest-serving member of the House made unwanted sexual advances, including partially undressing in front of her and inappropriate touching. House Speaker Paul Ryan says sexual harassment shouldn't exist anywhere, "let alone in the United States Congress" - and he says it won't be tolerated.
A lawsuit alleges that author Emma Cline plagiarized parts of her bestselling novel "The Girls" from an ex-boyfriend by spying on his email and other accounts. A lawsuit alleges that author Emma Cline plagiarized parts of her bestselling novel "The Girls" from an ex-boyfriend by spying on his email and other accounts.
DETROIT A woman who alleges she was fired because she rejected Detroit Rep. John Conyers' sexual advances broke a confidentiality agreement Thursday to tell NBC's "Today" show that the longest-serving member of the U.S. House subjected her to years of sexual harassment.
In this photo provided by Dennis Lennox, Democratic Rep. John Conyers, the longest serving member of the House, is seen on a plane to Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. Conyers missed two roll call votes in the House Tuesday night and was photographed by a passenger boarding a Delta Airlines flight to Detroit.
Matt Lauer apologizes and admits there is 'enough truth' to bombshell allegations while GMA takes aim at morning show rival by reporting NBC execs knew about host's sexual misconduct, calling it an 'open secret' EXCLUSIVE: 'No one wanted Megyn here, she was forced upon us and today reinforced why she will NEVER be part of the Today family.'
Matt Lauer apologizes and admits there is 'enough truth' to bombshell allegations while GMA takes aim at morning show rival by reporting NBC execs knew about host's sexual misconduct, calling it an 'open secret' EXCLUSIVE: 'No one wanted Megyn here, she was forced upon us and today reinforced why she will NEVER be part of the Today family.'
Ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee John Conyers has stepped down Sunday, amid allegations of sexual misconduct. For more on the story here is Zachary Devita.
The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as... The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as Lou Gerhig's disease. A woman who alleged she was fired because she rejected Congressman John Conyers' sexual advances tells NBC's "Today" show that the longest-serving member of the U.S. House subjected her to years of sexual harassment.
M... The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as... The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as Lou Gerhig's disease. A woman who alleged she was fired because she rejected Congressman John Conyers' sexual advances tells NBC's "Today" show that the longest-serving member of the U.S. House subjected her to years of sexual harassment.
Since the Lauer news broke this morning I've seen a half-dozen variations of the joke that he's now qualified to run for Congress. Somebody pointed out last night that while several media biggies have been toppled by accusations of sexual misconduct, congressional cads remain in power .