(AP)The racial dynamics of the sexual harassment allegations against Congress' longest-serving member are causing division within the Democratic Party. Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) has been accused of mistreating female aides for more than two decades, including making sexual advances, inappropriate touching and verbal abuse. Conyers has defiantly denied wrongdoing and has no plans to resign or retire from the House. After an accuser detailed her experience on the “Today” show Thursday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) and other Democratic leaders called for Conyers to resign. Franken, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by at least five women, represents constituents in Minnesota who are overwhelmingly white.

Source: Washington Post November 30, 2017 20:59 UTC