Chuck Edwards

American politician (born 1960)

19 stories

23 quotes

I am imperfect. I have made mistakes, but I do not believe I committed sexual harassment. And the factual findings of this investigation do not justify branding me as though I did.”
Generosity is not sexual harassment. Caring deeply about the people with whom you've worked for years is not sexual harassment,
I’ve had many, many folks tell me that they see the problems with this process,
Individual acts that were not themselves prohibited were gathered together, assigned the most damaging possible interpretation, and then used collectively to support a conclusion far more serious than the underlying evidence,
But something that could be interpreted as romantic is worlds apart from establishing an unwanted sexual advance,
This letter just underscores why he needs censuring: After all this, he still doesn't understand that what he did was sexual harassment and created a hostile work environment. When you have to write 'Poetry is not sexual misconduct' to your colleagues, it's time for you to go."

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US congressman drops re-election bid after investigation finds 'inappropriate conduct' with staff

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It backed President Donald Trump by just under 10 points in the 2024 presidential race, so Democrats have viewed it as a potential pickup opportunity, as they believe the 2026 midterms will present them with a more favorable national environment due to Trump’s declining national approval rating

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House Ethics Committee offers update on Cory Mills investigation as expulsion pressure builds

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A recent cluster of cases has produced the most intense scrutiny of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill since the height of the #MeToo movement, when eight lawmakers resigned in the span of roughly six months amid allegations of harassment, abuse, or inappropriate workplace conduct

Timetime.com/article/2026…

GOP lawmaker unveils historic move to 'expunge' both 'maliciously false' impeachments against Trump

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A recent cluster of cases has produced the most intense scrutiny of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill since the height of the #MeToo movement, when eight lawmakers resigned in the span of roughly six months amid allegations of harassment, abuse, or inappropriate workplace conduct

Timetime.com/article/2026…