(Reuters)Ten days into escalating and detailed sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.), Democratic leaders have decided the time has come for them to ditch him. “Who elected them?” he asked, as a journalist pointed out how quickly men in journalism have been fired over sexual harassment allegations. (Reuters)The Conyers allegations originally divided the Democratic Party along very delicate racial lines, as well. [Why could John Conyers lose his job over sexual harassment allegations while others keep theirs?] Democratic processes aside, Democratic leaders have decided it's politically untenable for Conyers to stay.

Source: Washington Post November 30, 2017 18:52 UTC