Caitlin Huey-Burns, RCP
With a chorus of Democratic lawmakers joining Nancy Pelosi in calling for Rep. John Conyers to resign amid sexual assault allegations, a bar of consequence for such behavior from members of Congress appears to have been established. Pelosi’s call, which was taken a step further by some colleagues who want similarly accused Sen. Al Franken to step down, could come to be regarded as putting officeholders — and candidates — on notice should future cases emerge.
Source: Real Clear Politics