In brief: House Democrats are investigating a sexual harassment allegation against Rep.-elect Brian Poindexter, who defeated GOP Rep. Max Miller of Ohio. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee hired an independent firm to investigate "any instance of inappropriate behavior," DCCC executive director Julie Merz said. A Poindexter campaign spokesperson called the incident "an innocuous compliment to a volunteer" and said he felt awful upon learning it caused discomfort. The Blue Dog PAC and Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, which informed the DCCC of the allegation, pulled their endorsements pending the investigation.
Key questions
What does Brian Poindexter’s campaign say about the allegation?
A Poindexter campaign spokesperson described his actions as “an innocuous compliment to a volunteer” and said he felt awful when he learned it made her uncomfortable, adding that the campaign immediately worked with an outside HR firm to address it.
Source: CBS News — New congressman faces sexual harassment allegation. Also reported by thehill.com.
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