Furor in the House over alleged congressional ethics violations is shifting focus to two members of Florida’s delegation: Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Cory Mills (R-FL).
Heading back into session on Tuesday after a two-week recess, calls for four members to resign or be expelled from the House reached a fever pitch, resulting in the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX).
Both Swalwell’s and Gonzales’ resignations are effective Tuesday, and come after both men were accused of sexual misconduct.
But now, with both exiting Capitol Hill, attention is being shifted toward Cherfilus-McCormick, who is accused of financial misconduct, and Mills, who has been accused of domestic violence, among other things.
“Two down, more to go,” Rep. Nancy Mace said in a statement. “Swalwell and Gonzales made the right call, but walking out the door does not erase the disgusting acts they are being accused of and the women
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